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Mak VC Candidates Deliver To Packed Audience

Published

9 years ago

June 15, 2017

Mark Wamai

Candidates vying for the post of Vice Chancellor (L-R) Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, Prof. Edward Kirumira and Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe following their public presentations, 15th June 2017, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

The highly anticipated public presentations by candidates campaigning for the post of Vice Chancellor, Makerere University lived up to its billing, drawing a large audience, TV viewers as well as social media audiences from far and wide. The ceremony held this morning Thursday, 15th June 2017 in the Main Hall was lively, informative and brought forth the best of candidates’ public presentation and question answering skills.

The public presentation is part of activities in line with the Vice Chancellor Search Process, aimed at giving the candidates an opportunity to present their vision for Makerere University, interact with stakeholders and respond to questions from the public. The Vice Chancellor Search Committee consists of five members namely; Hon. Irene Ovonji-Odida (Chairperson), Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabaasa (Vice Chairperson), Prof. JYT Mugisha (Member), Dr. Betty Ezati (Member) and Dr. Frank Mwine.

First up to deliver his presentation was Prof. Edward Kirumira, followed by Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and finally Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba. The event was moderated by Prof. Celestino Obua-Vice Chancellor, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Prof. Christine Dranzoa-Vice Chancellor, Muni University. Proceedings from the event can tracked using the #MakVCSearch hashtag.

Please see Downloads for the detailed presentations.

Article: Public Relations Office

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

2 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

2 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

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:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

3 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download