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Notice: Registration for Semester One, 2015/2016 Academic Year

Published

10 years ago

August 25, 2015

Ecstatic students at the 65th Graduation ceremony in Freedom Square.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, informs all students to follow the guidelines below as regards to registration for Semester One, 2015/2016 Academic Year.

(a) First Years

Please note the following:

The Provisional admission letters are being issued at the respective Colleges/Schools up to Friday 28th August, 2015.
The Orientation Programme will take place on Thursday 27th August, 2015 from 9.00 – 12.30 p.m and 2.00 – 5.00 p.m. at the Freedom Square and the Colleges/Schools respectively.
All privately sponsored first year students should pay 60% tuition and all functional fees before issuance of original admission letters which will be collected at the respective Colleges/Schools from Friday 28th August, 2015. The fees structure is available here.
This is to inform you that for a candidate to qualify to be a bonafide student of the University, he/she MUST be registered. Registration is a mandatory requirement of the University which must be done within the first Two (2) weeks from the beginning of the semester. Failure to do so will automatically lead to your place being forfeited to another candidate. Get the Registration Programmes and bio-data forms/Registration forms from your respective Colleges/Schools.
Change of Programme/Subjects forms will be issued and received back from Monday 24th to Friday 28th August, 2015 in the Undergraduate Admissions Office, Level 3, Senate Building.
Admission letters for students admitted under the District Quota Scheme will be issued at their respective Colleges/Schools from Thursday 27^th August, 2015.
Registration will commence on Monday 31st August, 2015 at your respective Colleges/Schools and will end on 11th September, 2015. Ensure that you complete all the required registration formalities within the prescribed time as per the Fees Payment Policy.
For registration purposes all first year students MUST produce their Original documents as indicated on their admission letters and Freshers' Joining Instructions.

(b) Continuing Students

To enable University functions run normally, all students MUST register within the first two (2) weeks irrespective of whether they have paid fees or not.
The Cycle for online registration for the Academic year 2015/2016, Semester One has been opened for all continuing students. The system cycle will be open for two weeks and the deadline for registration will be Friday 11th September, 2015. Once registered each student is enabled to print the financial statement which shall be used as evidence of payment of fees.
Students who belong to the under listed categories are advised to contact College/School Registrars before they can register:

Retakes Cases
Stay Put Cases
Withdrawal cases
Audited Courses
Extension Cases

In case of any problem, consult your College/School Registrars. College Accountants are responsible for providing the financial status to all students and generating lists of paid up students to the Deans. They will also clear paid up students to be issued the examination permits before sitting University examinations.

All privately sponsored students should pay 100% fees (tuition and functional fees) by the end of the sixth (6th) week.

Any student, who will not have registered and paid all University dues by Friday 2nd October, 2015 will not be allowed to use University facilities.

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Mak Hosts NCHE Competence-Based Education Standards Validation Meeting

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Mark Wamai

Prof. Mary Okwakol (Centre) with Prof. Sarah Ssali and other leaders of Higher Education Institutions after the CBE minimum standards validation meeting on 23rd January 2026. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, 23rd January 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University on 23^rd January 2026 hosted the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions. The meeting held in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium brought together Vice Chancellors, Rectors, Principals and Academic Registrars from Higher Education Institutions in Uganda.

Prof. Sarah Ssali. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, 23rd January 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Sarah Ssali.***

Hosted by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, the meeting followed institutional input into the draft minimum standards and was aimed at validating them prior to their formal adoption by the NCHE Council at their next meeting in February 2026. The minimum standards cover nine areas namely; 1) Curriculum Design, 2) Teaching and Learning Approaches, 3) Assessment, 4) Faculty Training and Support, 5) Student Support Services, 6) Quality Assurance Systems, 7) Industry and Community Linkages, 8) Monitoring and Evaluation, and 9) Gender and Equity Mainstreaming.

Prof. Mary Okwakol (Left) and Dr. Vincent Ssembatya listen to feedback from leaders. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, 23rd January 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Mary Okwakol (Left) and Dr. Vincent Ssembatya listen to feedback from leaders.***

Following feedback into presentations by the various leaders present, a motion to adopt the draft minimum standards, with institutional input incorporated, was moved by Bugema University, seconded by UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and unanimously supported by institutions present.

Prof. Mary Okwakol. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, 23rd January 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Mary Okwakol.***

At the conclusion of the meeting, Prof. Sarah Ssali appreciated NCHE for choosing Makerere to host the landmark event, reiterating that the University greatly respects each and every Higher Education Institution and regards them as partners and collaborators in the quest to improve Uganda’s Higher Education sector.

Part of the audience that attended the validation meeting. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) validation meeting of the draft minimum standards for implementing Competence-Based Education (CBE) in Higher Education Institutions, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, 23rd January 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Part of the audience that attended the validation meeting.***

The Executive Director NCHE, Prof. Mary Okwakol reassured leaders present that all the pertinent issues raised for input into the draft minimum standards would be incorporated, and urged those with pressing issues to submit them before month’s end. She reiterated NCHE’s readiness to continue lobbying Government for the resources required by Higher Education Institutions, particularly Public Universities, to implement Competence-Based Education (CBE).

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Press Release: Semester II Set to Start 10th Feb, 76th Graduation Dates Confirmed

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5 days ago

January 20, 2026

Mak Editor

An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Kampala, Uganda – 20^th January 2026 – Makerere University has postponed its opening date for Semester Two of Academic Year 2025/2026 from the earlier communicated 24^th January 2026 to 10^th February 2026.

This adjustment is in response to the Ministry of Education and Sports directive to all Schools and Education Institutions to postpone re-opening until 10^th February 2026. Consequently, Semester Two at Makerere University will now run from 10^th February 2026 until 6^th June 2026. Attached is the detailed Calendar for Semester Two 2025/2026.

Confirmed dates for the 76^th Graduation Ceremony

Makerere University also wishes to inform the general public that Makerere’s 76^th Graduation Ceremony will be held from Tuesday 24^th February 2026 to Friday 27^th February 2026.

Specifics including the graduation schedules and standard operating procedures for participants will be communicated officially in due course.

Please see downloads for the statement, Ministry directive and revised calendar.

Makerere-Press-Release-Semester-2-Opening-Postponed-20thJan2026 Download

Ministry-of-Education-and-Sports-Directive-16thJan2026 Download

Makerere-Semester-2-Revised-Academic-Calendar Download

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Call for applications: E-JUST TICAD8 African MSc. Scholarships

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2 weeks ago

January 13, 2026

Mak Editor

E-JUST Fall 2026 International Admissions (M.Sc. TICAD8 Scholarships). Courtesy Photo.

The Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) TICAD8 African Scholarship for STI is available for all African (Non-Egyptian) students who wish to obtain their M.Sc. degree in the programs of Faculty of Engineering (FoE), Basic and Applied Science (BAS), Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT), Faculty of International Business and Humanities (FIBH) and Heritage Science (HS).

Please note that interested applicants have to apply through E-JUST’ website (online application system). Applications will only be accepted via E-JUST’s website (online application system).

Interested applicants must complete and submit their application forms before February 15, 2026. The applicant will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail as proof of successful submission of the application.

Important Links:

For information about admission requirements: https://www.ejust.edu.eg/international-pg

For information about the available scholarships: https://www.ejust.edu.eg/international-scholarships

For information about the required documents: https://www.ejust.edu.eg/international-documents

For any inquiries, please contact the Regional and International Affairs (RIA) Office: international.affairs@ejust.edu.eg