Postgraduate Programmes (Old)

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15 years ago

March 23, 2011

In this section, we enable a visitor to find out about particular academic programmes. Link to both faculty and department

Makerere offers more than 100 graduate programmes, listed below under their respective academic units. Follow the links to the respective websites to learn more about each programme.

Faculty of Agriculture

Master of Agri-Business Management
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education
Master of Science in Animal Science
Master of Science in Crop Science
Master of Science in Soil Science
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
Diploma in Animal Production and Marketing

Faculty of Arts

Masters Degree Programmes (2 Years):

Master of Arts in Land Use and Regional Development Planning
Master of Arts in Ethics and Public Management
Masters in Leadership and Human Relations Studies.
Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies.
Master of Arts in Human Rights
Master of Arts in African Languages
M.A. Music Dance and Drama
M.A. Philosophy
M.A. Linguistics
M.A. Geography
M.A. Literature
M.A. History

Postgraduate Diplomas (2years)

PGD in Environmental Journalism and Communication.
PGD in Mass Communication.
PGD in Meteorology.
PGD in Translation and Interpretation.
PGD in Integrated Rural Planning.(forthcoming)

Faculty of Computing and IT

Masters Degrees

Masters of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Science in Information Systems
Masters of Science in Data Communications & Software Engineering
Masters of Science in Information Technology

Postgraduate Diplomas

Post Graduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulation
Post Graduate Diploma in Communications & Software Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer science
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

Faculty of Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management
Master of engineering and Master of Science in Civil,Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Master of Phyiscal Planning
Master of Architecture
Master of Renewable Energy (New)
PHD studies in all disciplines

Veterinary Medicine

Postgraduate Diploma in Livestock Development Planning and Management (PG Dip LD).
Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Health and Management (PG Dip WHM)
Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

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In this section, we enable a visitor to find out about particular academic programmes. Link to both faculty and department

Makerere offers more than 100 graduate programmes, listed below under their respective academic units. Follow the links to the respective websites to learn more about each programme.

Faculty of Agriculture

Master of Agri-Business Management
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education
Master of Science in Animal Science
Master of Science in Crop Science
Master of Science in Soil Science
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
Diploma in Animal Production and Marketing

Faculty of Arts

Masters Degree Programmes (2 Years):

Master of Arts in Land Use and Regional Development Planning
Master of Arts in Ethics and Public Management
Masters in Leadership and Human Relations Studies.
Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies.
Master of Arts in Human Rights
Master of Arts in African Languages
M.A. Music Dance and Drama
M.A. Philosophy
M.A. Linguistics
M.A. Geography
M.A. Literature
M.A. History

Postgraduate Diplomas (2years)

PGD in Environmental Journalism and Communication.
PGD in Mass Communication.
PGD in Meteorology.
PGD in Translation and Interpretation.
PGD in Integrated Rural Planning.(forthcoming)

Faculty of Computing and IT

Masters Degrees

Masters of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Science in Information Systems
Masters of Science in Data Communications & Software Engineering
Masters of Science in Information Technology

Postgraduate Diplomas

Post Graduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulation
Post Graduate Diploma in Communications & Software Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer science
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

Faculty of Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management
Master of engineering and Master of Science in Civil,Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Master of Phyiscal Planning
Master of Architecture
Master of Renewable Energy (New)
PHD studies in all disciplines

Veterinary Medicine

Postgraduate Diploma in Livestock Development Planning and Management (PG Dip LD).
Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Health and Management (PG Dip WHM)
Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

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AAP Africa Office Hosts UiB Research and Innovation Delegation

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24 hours ago

May 14, 2026

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Dr. Racheal Ddungu Mugabi (2nd L) poses for a group photo with the Head GAMSU and UiB delegation on 14th May 2026. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), Africa Office hosts delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)'s Division of Research and Innovation, 14th May 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

_{By Dr. Racheal Ddungu Mugabi}

The Alliance for African Partnership, Africa Office, today received a delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)’s Division of Research and Innovation. The visiting team comprised Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, and Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde.

The delegation was officially introduced by Prof. Sylvia Tamale Tamusuza, Head, Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), together with Dr. Ronald Semyalo (Makerere University coordinator for UiB)

The visit aimed to strengthen institutional collaboration and promote research excellence through international partnerships. The key objectives of the meeting included:

UiB team sharing information and experiences on enhancing success in EU grant acquisition and management.
UiB application support process for Postdoc fellowships at Bergen up to a period of 2 years
AAP Africa Office providing insights into the AAP consortium programs and activities in order to foster collaboration between the AAP consortium and UiB.

L-R: Dr. Ronald Semyalo, Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde, Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga Tamusuza and Dr. Racheal Ddungu during the engagement. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), Africa Office hosts delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)'s Division of Research and Innovation, 14th May 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***L-R: Dr. Ronald Semyalo, Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde, Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga Tamusuza and Dr. Racheal Ddungu during the engagement.***

The engagement provided an important platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and exploring opportunities for future collaborative research initiatives between Makerere University, the AAP consortium, and the University of Bergen.

The Author is the Director of the AAP Africa Office

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Call For Abstracts: National Symposium on Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda

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2 days ago

May 13, 2026

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Call For Abstracts: National Symposium on Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda. Submission Deadline: 9th June 2026

Makerere University, in collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Tufts University, and Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community actors to submit abstracts for the National Symposium on:

Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda: Local Voices for Policy Impact

Date: Wednesday, 12^th August 2026
Venue: Makerere University Main Hall

The symposium will examine the drivers, patterns, and impacts of climate-induced youth migration in Uganda, while advancing evidence-based and community-informed policy responses.

Theme: Climate-Induced Youth Migration and Urban Futures in Uganda: Evidence, Voices, and Pathways for Action

Submission Deadline: 9^th June 2026

Submit Abstracts To: citiesofyouth@musph.ac.ug

Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to contribute research findings, case studies, policy analyses, and practice-based experiences. Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations.

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Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University

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2 days ago

May 13, 2026

Mak Editor

Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University. Photo: Nano Banan 2

Makerere University, in partnership with Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Independent University of Bangladesh, Eduardo Mondlane University, and Pokhara University, with funding from Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), is implementing a project: ‘Co-creating Knowledge for Local Adaptation to Climate Change in LDCs (COLOCAL).

The expected outputs of the project include strengthened educational and research capacity, improved knowledge on inclusive Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and Community Based Adaptation (CBA) including delivering skilled knowledge co-creators, and partnerships to support needs-driven, locally-based and contextually sensitive adaptation. The outputs are anticipated to influence policy, planning and practice around LLA and CBA through collaborative learning and knowledge translation.

In line with targets and activities for 2026/2027, COLOCAL project is offering research support for three (3) Master’s students who have completed their first academic year of taught classes at Makerere University and are interested in undertaking research under one of the following thematic areas. The students MUST have undertaken the course offered under the auspices of the project on Disability, Social Justice and Climate Resilient Development.

Requirements:

A first degree from a reputable university in a field related to the focus of the project
Ugandan citizen below 35 years
Good command of English (spoken and written)
Demonstrated interest in inclusive and climate resilient development
Evidence of practical experience in conducting relevant research during and after undergraduate level
Evidence of full payment of all university fees for the first academic year
The Masters programme being undertaken MUST have explicit content on climate change mitigation and adaptation
Special consideration will be given to students with disabilities, financial challenges, students from ethnic minority groups, internally displaced students, among others

Scholarship and study/research conditions

Availability to complete all research activities in a maximum of 10 months.

Scope of the scholarship

The project will specifically cover stipends and support for field activities only. Support with tuition fees, for the research year, will be provided for students who will complete and submit the research thesis for examination within 10 months from the date of receiving the scholarship offer letter.

How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit the following documents: Application letter, research concept note of not more than 2 pages, academic transcripts/certificates, an updated CV (including contacts of at least two referees) and two recommendation letters.

Send applications via email to: colocal.caes@mak.ac.ug, not later than 20^th May, 2026. This contact can as well be used for inquiries, where necessary.

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