Postgraduate Programmes (Old)

Published

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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Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

1 day ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

1 day ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

2 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download