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Applications for Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Programme

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from suitable candidates for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Programme for Academic Year 2017/2018. This is a 4-year programme that comprises both Coursework and Dissertation.

Admission Requirements

In addition to General Admission Requirements, eligible candidates to a PhD in Economics Programme must have the following qualifications:

(i)A Master’s Degree in Economics by Coursework and Dissertation; and

(ii)A Master’s Degree by Coursework and Dissertation in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Agricultural Economics and Quantitative Economics.

Annual Tuition Fees

Ugandan and East African Students: Ugx. 10,000,000/= (Ten Million)

International Students: Ugx. 20,000,000/= (Twenty Million)

Applications Procedure

  1. Hard copies of application forms can be obtained from Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, 3rd Floor Senate Building, Room 307 or downloaded from our website: http://rgt.mak.ac.ug after payment of Ug.Shs.50,000/= (Ugandan Applicants) and Ug.Shs.151,500/= (International Applicants) to any Stanbic Bank, DFCU Bank, Centenary Rural Development Bank, or Post Bank using Makerere University paying-in-bank slips.
  1. Completed application forms together with two passport photographs, two certified copies of academic transcripts/certificates, copies of both ‘O’ and ‘A’ level  and letters of referees  should be returned to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training Room 307 by Friday 8th  June 2017
  1. A brief personal Motivation statement (not more than 3 pages) should be submitted with the Application form.

 

Alfred Masikye Namoah

ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Undergraduate Admission Lists 2026/2027

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists of candidates admitted under the Talented Sports Men & Women, Disability and District Quota Schemes with Government sponsorship 2026/27 Academic Year including appeals and remarked cases.

Other admission lists released include A-Level Applicants with Ugandan and those with Foreign Qualifications, Diploma in Performing Arts, Mature-Age Entry and Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL Batch 2) for the Academic Year 2026/2027 under self sponsorship.

The cut-off points points can be accessed by following the link: https://mak.ac.ug/study-mak/cut-points

Kindly follow the links below to access the lists:-

Update 17th August 2026

Admission list for Re-advertised Programmes (Diploma/Degree and International Applicants). Re-advertised on 7th July 2026 here.

Update 10th August 2026

Update 3rd August 2026

Update 27th July 2026

Update 3rd July 2026

International & East African Applicants

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Makerere jumps 200 positions in latest global rankings

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Screenshot of the Makerere University Ranking July 2026 - Webometrics Global Position. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University‘s position in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Rankings has improved from 925th to 776th globally and from 13th to 11th on the Continent, compared to the January 2026 edition. Makerere remains the top-ranked University in Uganda and East Africa.

The new rankings are as a result of improved performance in the Impact Rank, which measures the number of external domains referring/linking to Makerere (from 1,593 to 1,185) and the Excellence Rank, which measures Research papers in the top 10% most cited between 2019 and 2023 (from 1,095 to 715).

Please see the attached screenshots for details or view Makerere‘s rankings online using the link below:

https://www.webometrics.org/makerere-university

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities aims to recognize and promote the digital transformation of higher education institutions by evaluating how effectively they reflect their academic, research, and societal contributions online.

We remain committed to ensuring that all our good work in teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer, and partnerships continues to be reflected online through various journals and other platforms.

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Call For Applications: ACT-PREP 15 PhD and 10 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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An aerial photo of Clockwise Top Left to Right: St. Francis Chapel, Main Building, CAES, JICA Building, Chemistry Building, Mathematics, School of Statistics, Main Library, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, CoBAMS, EPRC, IGDS and the Freedom Square. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Please find below a call for applications for 15 PhD and 10 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Clinical Trials and Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Research under the ACT-PREP project.

The ACT-PREP project aims to strengthen surveillance, ethics, pharmacovigilance, diagnostics, and policy foundations within Africa’s Emergency Preparedness and Response ecosystem.

The ACT-PREP Secretariat, in collaboration with its partners, is pleased to invite eligible applicants to apply for the fellowships, which are funded under the HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3 programme.

Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to review the attached call for detailed information on the fellowship opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application process.

Please share this opportunity widely with colleagues and potential applicants who may be interested.

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