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AfDB Supports Internship Programmes at Mak

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The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) organized a two day internship training program to prepare students for the marketplace. The training which was held from 3-4th June 2016 targeted finalist students from the Colleges of Agricultural and environmental Sciences (CAES), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB), Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) and Natural Sciences (CONAS).

The three year project will benefit students in the Science and Technology fields from Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Busitema University, Gulu University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Muni University.The major goal of the project is to ensure that graduates from the benefitting universities are equipped with knowledge and skills that suit the demands of employers and reduce on unemployment rates among the youth in Uganda.

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu addressed the studentsThe two day training, specific to Makerere University students, was an induction training in Workplace Based Skills as a way of orienting them to the program. The students shall thereafter be posted to companies for a 2-6 months internship period. A total of 725 students were invited for the training, and of these 320 will be placed in various firms under the UMA umbrella company association. This number has risen from 178 in 2015 to 320 students in 2016.

The main objectives of the training were to build confidence by improving communication skills, improve interpersonal relationships whilst enhancing team work, and increase potential by marketing oneself. Others included time management, appreciation of the key principles of occupational health and safety, entrepreneurship skills, report writing, problem solving skills and development of a positive work attitude.
 
The Vice Chancellor-Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu while opening the training reminded students that resorting to strikes was a habit they should denounce especially once they have been employed. This program is being implemented by the Planning and Development Department and will run from June through to December 2016.
 
The facilitators of training included Mr. Suula Nkuutu and Mr. Joseph Kyalimpa.
Mr. Kyalimpa makes his presentation
AfDB has in the recent past immensely contributed to development initiatives at Makerere University. Prior to this internship training program, AfDB support has contributed to infrastructural development, refurbishment of teaching and learning facilities as well as purchase of equipment to enhance teaching of science and technology-related disciplines at Makerere University.

Article by Nancy Karunganwa, Planning and Development Department (PDD)

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

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Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026.

UPDATE 25th May 2026

  • Application deadline extended to 28th May 2026.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.

Each applicant should:

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20th April 2026. 

A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals  plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.                                           

 Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Level results should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.

How to submit your application                                            

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
  2. Sign up by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your full name, e-mail and Mobile No.  Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.
  3. A password will be sent to you on your mobile phone and email.                                      
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill an application form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme.                                              
  6. Obtain a payment reference number by clicking on “Pay for Form” Button
  7. Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority                                            

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:                                                 

  1. Dial *272*6# on either MTN or Airtel                                                             
  2. Select option 3-Admission                                                     
  3. Select option 3-Pay Fees
  4. Enter reference number obtained from Application portal 
  5. Details of Application form will be confirmed                                                              
  6. Enter PIN to confirm payment                                                            

The closing date for receiving applications shall be 28th May 2026.

WARNING:                                                             

  1. 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.
  2. Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk. 
  3. The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.    
  4. Applicants are advised to use the right programme names and codes. the university will not be responsible for any wrong information entered in the system by applicants.                                               

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admission List for Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship 2026/27

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The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Please note that the list below contains those who were admitted under the Direct (A’ Level Leavers), Diploma, and Mature Age Entry Schemes.

The admission list is shown below:

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Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2026/27 -Government Sponsorship

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Graduands from College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at the 73rd Graduation on Tuesday 14th February 2023, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of Diploma holders provisionally admitted to Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL) programme under Private Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027 pending verification of their academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The List can be accessed by following the link below:

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