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Mak Administration meets International Students

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12 years ago

August 29, 2014

Mark Wamai

Front Row: The DVCAA-Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang (2nd L), Mr. Charles Ssentongo-Deputy Registrar Undergraduate Admissions and Records, Ms. Martha Muwanguzi-Head International Office with International Students after the meeting on 28th August 2014, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA), Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang, has encouraged international students to maximally utilize the privileges provided for by the university, as a way of improving their academic performances. Speaking to the students on Thursday 28th August 2014, the DVCAA said that the University structure clearly indicates that Makerere offers various opportunities and privileges to international students to enable them excel in their academics and also feel the hominess of Makerere.

Interacting with the students, the DVCAA encouraged them to value group discussions, regular class attendance and social networking, as these will improve on their academic performances. He urged students to fully maximize their time and leave Makerere with a legacy worth reckoning.

“Makerere University has nurtured and continues to nurture many of the prominent people in our society and beyond, we have a large cluster of alumni, and these comprise of international students. Many prominent people from various countries have passed through the gates of Makerere and we hope that you will raise our pride when you become our ambassadors back home,” the DVCAA remarked.

However Prof. Ogwang warned the students against, conmen and moving alone in the night. He also encouraged students to be responsible for their health and wellbeing so as to avoid ill health which can distract their studies.

The Senior Administrative Assistant and Head of the International Office, Ms. Martha Muwanguzi, advised the students to secure health insurance so as to guarantee their health and minimize disruption of their studies. She also encouraged students to always liaise with the International Office for help in the event that they encounter any difficulties during their stay at Makerere.

The Head of Undergraduate Admissions and Records Division, Academic Registrar's Department, Mr. Charles Ssentongo, asked the students to familiarize themselves with the guidelines that accrue to their status as either short or long term students.

“I emphasize that you read the Freshers' joining instructions, they have a lot of information on the University policies, registration procedures, fees payments and some of the terms that we use at Makerere,” Mr. Ssentongo said.

The Minister of International Affairs in the Students’ Guild Mr. Juma Kenneth encouraged the students to join associations of their respective countries to strengthen and widen their social network. He further added that his Ministry is planning to create a unified association to accommodate those few without associations yet.

Every year Makerere University admits approximately 600 international students from all over the world as part of the wider strategy on Internationalization. Away from the students who enroll through direct admission, some international students come in as part of ongoing exchange programmes between Makerere University and partner Universities both in the region and beyond.

Article By Nabatte Prossy, Intern, Public Relations Office

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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2 days ago

April 24, 2026

Mak Editor

University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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5 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20^th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.

Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.

Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.***

The 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.

The 1^st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.

Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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5 days ago

April 21, 2026

Mak Editor

Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human
Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to
provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: 04^th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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