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Mak Online Application Portal User Guide

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites online applications from Ugandan applicants for the undergraduate  programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2016/2017 academic year.

Please see below for the application guidelines

  1. Open a browser window (recommended:  Google Chrome) and fo to the following url: https://applications.mak.ac.ug                            
  2. You will need  to register for a portal account to begin your application.  If you do not already have one, create an account by clicking on the "Register" button.            
  3. Fill all the registration form fields and click "Register".  All fields are required.            
  4. You will be redirected to the Application Portal homepage to start your application.              
  5. Select your "Application Type" and "Intake" and click "Apply".            
  6. Select application type depending on the entry scheme you are applying on – for example,  if you are an A'Level applicant, select "Private Application", if you hold a diploma and are applying as a privately sponsored applicant, select "Private Application Diploma Holder".  If you are a Mature Entry applicant, select "Private Application Mature Age".            
  7. Fill all the required fields in each of the tabs that follow i.e "Personal Information", "Educational Info", Program Choice", "Documents", and "Declaration".  A current tab will be marked as "In Progress", a completed tab will be marked as "Done" and an unfilled out tab will be marked as "Pending".    Please note that once you submit your application, you cannot make any changes to it.            
  8. All uploaded documents have to be under  500 KB while your picture (passport photo) has to be under 100 KB. Tip:  Compress your document scans in a way that will keep their resolution good enough but file size under the stated limits.            
  9. After submitting your application on the last tab, please generate a bank-slip that you shall use to make payments at one of the bank  of your choice from the bank(s) listed.  Please note that the application process is only complete after the application fee has been paid.  Write your application number on the bank-slip before making payments to the bank.            

                    
Important to note:            

  1. You will need a valid email address before you can use the online appplication portal.  Create an email account if you do not have one.  Refer to the do the document on the above URL if you need help creating an email account.            
  2. Please have scanned copies of your passport size photo, birth certificate, O and A'Level Pass Slips, and previous School ID and academic transcripts where necessary before you start filling your application.            
  3. Once you pay the application fee, please login again to confirm that the application status has changed from "Application Pending" to "Application Completed".  If otherwise, please contact the Academic Registrar's Department Office 612, Senate Building or helpme@acadreg.mak.ac.ug.            
  4. Do not share your application portal login details with anyone.            

                    
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING WILL BE FRIDAY 27TH MAY, 2016

 

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Admission Lists for Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship for 2025/2026 AY

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One of the First Class Graduands Shafik Senkubuge (2nd Right) in a group photo with part of the BEHS Class of 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS), 29th January 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2025/2026.

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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Call For Applications: AlphaFold Workshop Uganda 2025

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Are you a researcher or student working in protein-related research, structural biology, or bioinformatics?

The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda with support from Google DeepMind, invites researchers and students seeking to integrate AlphaFold into their work to apply for the AlphaFold Workshop to be held at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University-Kampala, Uganda from 16th to 20th June 2025.

Deadline: 30th April 2025

Apply here: AlphaFold Workshop – Uganda 2025

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Makerere Alumnus Named 2025–2026 Schwarzman Scholar

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Emmanuel Akandwanaho, BSLE’22 Alumnus, to attend a master’s program at Tsinghua University, China Asia. College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Emmanuel Akandwanaho, a Bachelor of Science in Land Economics (BSLE) graduate from Makerere University’s Class of 2022, has been selected to join the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2026. He will pursue a fully funded, one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, in Beijing, China.

Emmanuel makes history as the first undergraduate alumnus from Makerere University and the second Ugandan to be awarded the Schwarzman Scholarship, one of the world’s most competitive and globally renowned graduate fellowships. The Schwarzman Scholars Program was founded in 2015 by Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-founder and CEO of Blackstone, to equip the next generation of leaders with a deep understanding of China’s role in global trends. Each year, 150 exceptional young leaders from across the world are selected for their academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to building a better future.

About Emmanuel Akandwanaho

Emmanuel studied Land Economics from 2017 to 2022 and graduated with Second Class Upper Honours. Throughout his time at Makerere, he was deeply involved in student leadership and campus initiatives that shaped his personal and professional growth. He served as Class Representative for five consecutive years, Speaker of the Makerere Association of Surveying Students, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT), and Student Representative on the 31st Governing Council of the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda.

Recognizing a gap in communication and personal development on campus, Emmanuel founded the Makerere Gavel Club in 2019, an affiliate of Toastmasters International to improve student’s public speaking skills. The club has since helped students build confidence, become effective communicators, and develop leadership skills. The club continues to thrive as a leading platform for personal and professional development, nurturing confident communicators and emerging leaders. Today, the club is one of the most active student-led platforms on campus, having trained over 200 students since its inception.

Emmanuel Akandwanaho, BSLE’22 Alumnus, to attend a master’s program at Tsinghua University, China Asia. College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Emmanuel Akandwanaho, BSLE’22 Alumnus.

Outside leadership, Emmanuel’s curiosity led him into entrepreneurship. He co-founded a startup aimed at improving student access to accommodation by helping them search and book hostels online. The project won Best Student Project at the 2019 International Engineering Students’ Conference at the University of Nairobi, and later received regional recognition, winning Best East African PropTech Startup at the 2021 Africa PropTech Competition.

Reflecting on his journey, Emmanuel shares:

“I saw my time at Makerere as more than just academics—it was an opportunity to grow, lead, and solve real-world problems. From my first year, I threw myself into leadership roles that stretched me and helped me discover what I was capable of. These experiences laid the foundation for my Schwarzman Scholarship journey.”

After graduating, Emmanuel explored a range of professional interests. He worked with a microfinance institution, volunteered with the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction on land governance projects, and served as Partnerships and Community Lead at Hindsight Ventures, supporting African tech startups. He also authored a policy paper on the role of public venture funds in financing startups.

“I’ve never seen myself as just one thing. My education in Land Economics was foundational, but I’ve always asked myself: what problems do I want to solve? That question has guided me into new spaces—policy, entrepreneurship, technology—all connected by a deep desire to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s future.”

Now preparing for Schwarzman College, Emmanuel is eager to explore China-Africa policy relations, understand China’s urbanization and infrastructure development, and experience Mandarin language immersion and cultural exchange. He is especially interested in exploring how China has managed its rapid urbanization and lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty—areas that resonate with Uganda’s own developmental challenges.

“What excites me most about Schwarzman is its holistic approach. You don’t just study; you engage. You travel across China, study Mandarin, explore cities, and collaborate with some of the most brilliant minds from over 40 countries. It’s the perfect place for someone like me—curious, ambitious, and eager to make sense of the world.”

He also sees this experience as an opportunity to build a truly global network.

“You live and study with 149 other scholars; engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, diplomats, all passionate about changing the world in different ways. These are the people I’ll learn from, collaborate with, and build lifelong friendships with. That, to me, is priceless.”

Emmanuel encourages other Makerere students to consider applying:

“If you’re a final-year student or recent graduate and you’re curious about the world, the Schwarzman Scholars program is worth exploring. My leadership experience at Makerere played a crucial role in my application. Applications for the next cohort are already open, and I would love to see more Ugandans and Makerereans apply. We need more African voices in global conversations.”

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