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Dr. Peter Wasswa wins BMGF PEARL Grant worth USD 500,000

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Makerere University wishes to congratulate Dr. Peter Wasswa upon winning a grant worth USD 500,000 from PEARLS, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). Dr. Wasswa is a Lecturer of Agricultural Production in the School of Agricultural Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).

On 15th April 2013 BMGF sent out a request for proposals through The Program for Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders (PEARLS). The project sought proposals for agricultural research with the potential to increase the sustainable productivity of smallholder farmers in developing countries.

PEARL supports projects led by MSc. and PhD Scientists at national Agricultural Research Institutions and Universities in Sub-saharan Africa, working in collaboration with other researchers internationally.

In response to the announcement, the Director Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) Prof. Mukadasi Buyiza said, "We congratulate Peter upon this excellent
beginning and DRGT is happy to provide him with the institutional support that he might require in the course of implementating this project."

Prof. Buyinza further encouraged academic staff to keep up with the good work of writing fundable proposals so as to attract more funding for research activities at the University.

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

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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 16th 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 12th 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.

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

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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:

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 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:

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