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Announcement for 2015/2016 Undergraduate Private Admissions

Published

11 years ago

May 1, 2015

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, S. Sudan and International applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2015/2016 Academic Year. The details are as follows:

Each applicant should:

EITHER

(a) Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at Advanced Level (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. (for day programmes, only candidates who sat A' Level in 2014, 2013 and 2012 are eligible to apply. For Evening, Afternoon, and External programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A'Level. (Detailed weighting system for programmes offered at Makerere University for the 2015/2016 academic year can be viewed on the undergraduate Admissions Office notice board or Makerere University website. www.mak.ac.ug)

(b) Hold at least a Second Class or Credit (or equivalent classification) Diploma from a recognised institution, relevant to the programmes applied for. Certified copies of academic transcripts (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions MUST be attached to the application forms. (Details of the Diploma holders' admission requirements for the 2015/2016 academic year can be viewed on the Notice Board of the Undergraduate Admissions Office or on Makerere University Website: www.mak.ac.ug).

(c) Be a graduate from a recognised university. Certified copies of academic transcripts (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions MUST be attached to the application forms.

How to Apply

(i) Application Forms and other relevant information may be obtained from Undergraduate Admissions Office, Level 3, Senate Building, Makerere University, or can be downloaded from our website www.mak.ac.ug with effect from Monday 4th May, 2015.

(iii) All applicants for Bachelor of Laws (LAW & LAE) MUST have sat and passed the Pre-Entry Examinations set by Makerere University.

(iv) A non-refundable application fee of Shs.50,000/= for UGANDANS, EAST AFRICAN AND S. SUDAN OR Shs.172,500/= for International Applicants plus bank charge of shs.2,500/= should be paid from the following banks using Makerere University paying-in-slips:

BANK ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER

ANY STANBIC BANK BRANCH MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT 9030005816385

DFCU BANK MAKERERE BRANCH MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT 01013500181512

CENTENARY BANK MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT 4912300001

CRANE BANK MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT 0145053500100

(iii) After paying, each applicant must attach a copy of the paying – in slip to the application form and submit the completed application form to the Undergraduate Admissions Office in the Senate Building, Makerere University.

Candidates who hold grades x, y, z, 7 and 9 of 'O' LEVEL results should not apply because they are Not eligible for admission.

Diploma holder applicants who hold class three (3) Diploma Certificates are not eligible for admission and therefore should not apply, except where stated in the Diploma holders requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION

On-Line Application is for the Applicants who sat for the Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) only. The website address and instructions are shown below.

The Website is http://application.mak.ac.ug/eisweb/

After accessing the website, click on the Academic year 2015/2016. It will display a form with five pages.

Page 1 has the “Biographical “ data

Here you fill in all your Biographical information and no field should be left blank. Thereafter proceed to the next page by clicking on “next” below the page

Page 2 has the “Programme Applications”

This is where you filll in all your six choices. There is a "search" provided, to enable you search for the academic programmes you want to apply for (Make sure you choose the correct codes)

Page 3 has the “Subject Combinations”

On this page, please select the subject combinations you would wish to take for programmes like those in Education, Sciences and Humanities.

Page 4 has the “Uganda Advanced Certificate”

Select the “Centre Number “of A-level School, enter your “Index No” and the “Year of Exam" of the A- Level sitting. Your A-Level results will be displayed below. Then select the subjects under "Subject" and the corresponding grades under “Grade”

Page 5 has the “Uganda Certificate of Education”

Select the "Centre Number" of O-level School, enter your "Index No." and the "Year of Exam" of the O-Level sitting. Your O-Level results will be displayed below. Then select the subjects under "Subject" and the corresponding grades under "Grade'.

The Last step is “Save Application”. A “ten digit number” will be generated that you will fill in on the Bank Slips provided by the banks. (Please print that slip generated for future reference)

Pay a non-refundable application fee of Fifty Thousand shillings (50,000 UGX) for Ugandans, East African and South Sudan or One hundred seventy two thousand five hundred shillings (172,500 UGX) for International applicants excluding bank charges. The closing date for submitting the completed Application Forms or On-Line applications will be Friday 29th May, 2015.

WARNING:
Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people's academic documents to support their applications for admission. The consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.

ALFRED MASIKYE NAMOAH
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

DATE: 30th April, 2015

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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 hours 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.

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

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Makerere University Waste Management Boosted by Centenary Bank

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

Mark Wamai

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) shakes hands with Centenary Bank's Mr. Sunday Julius (C) as L-R: Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Mr. Paul Agaba and SSP Kaheebwa Geoffrey applaud on 11th May 2026. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11^th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.

Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.

Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. — ***Some of the 30 bins donated by Centenary Bank Makerere Branch.***

Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.

In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.

Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. — ***Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony.***

Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.

The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.

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Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination Results 2026/2027

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

Mak Editor

The office of the Academic Registrar has released the results for Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination 2026/2027 held on Saturday 18^th April, 2026.

Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended to the Admissions Committee for consideration. However, the candidates who passed have to submit an application where Bachelor of Laws is among the programme choices in the application system here: https://apply.mak.ac.ug.

Candidate who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the date of the release of results.

Follow the links below for the candidate lists showing results of the categories of candidates respectively: