General

RUFORUM Project-MSc Scholarship Positions

Published

12 years ago

October 24, 2014

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill Two (2) MSc. Scholarship opportunities available in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering under a RUFORUM-funded project entitled “Development of a low-cost pineapple drier and utilization of agricultural waste to enhance income

security among small-holder farmers in Kayunga District.”

Proposed MSc. Research Themes

1. Design and optimization of a cooker-dryer system

2. Optimal use of vermi-composting technology to enhance agricultural productivity

Eligibility

· Applicants should be young, enthusiastic, result-oriented and innovative individuals below 28 years of age.

· Both female and male applicants stand an equal chance.

· Applicants should be in possession of good first degree (Atleast an Upper Second) in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any relevant field from a recognised University.

· Applicants who are already admitted for MSc. Agricultural Engineering or preferably completed 1st year course work at Makerere University stand a higher chance.

· Successful candidates should be ready to embark on research as soon as they are granted the scholarship (as early15th November 2014).

How to Apply?

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications with a brief motivation letter for the scholarship. All should attach: a brief CV; Copies of Academic Transcripts; and atleast two (2) Academic Referee Letter(s).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview by phone or email.

Applications should be hand-delivered or emailed to:

Dr. Zziwa Ahamada

1ST Floor, Room A2-13

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

School of Food Technology Nutrition and Bio-Engineering

Food Science & Technology Building

Makerere University

Email: engzziwa@gmail.com or zziwa@caes.mak.ac.ug

Deadline for submission of Applications is 5th November 2014

Education

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

Published

6 days 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

General

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

Published

6 days 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

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

7 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