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AFRISA CoVAB Call for Applications–2018 Intake

Published

8 years ago

February 21, 2018

Mark Wamai

Some of the Candidates who successfully completed their AFRISA training at a Graduation Ceremony

AFRISA is a special institute of Makerere University in partnership with Government of Uganda functioning as a Centre of excellence to promote hands-on skilling, enterprise development, employment creation, value-addition, technology adoption and cooperatives. At AFRISA, you can start your career and business at Certificate and Diploma level and gradually upgrade to university degrees. AFRISA programs produce professional farmers, farm industrialists, value-chain technicians and entrepreneurs.

Programs are offered on day, evening and weekend schedules. Applications are invited for admission to Diplomas, Ordinary Certificates, Artisan and General Skills Courses in the following fields of occupation:

1) Laboratory Science Education and Industry
2) Dairy Industry and Business
3) Poultry Industry and Business
4) Feed Industry and Business
5) Fish Industry and Business
6) Pig Industry and Business
7) Leather Industry and Business
8) Meat Industry and Business
9) Bee Industry and Business
10) Wildlife Industry and Business

Please see Downloads for tuition fees applicable

Application:
Applications are received throughout the year. Pick forms from the AFRISA Secretariat or download forms from the Website (www.afrisa.org). A non- refundable application fee of Ugx. 50,000/= is required and proof of payment must be attached to a completely filled application form on submission.

Bank: Centenary Bank, Makerere University Branch;
Account Name: Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development;
Account No: 4910300067
Contact: +256-774-814162; +256-701-088271; +256-782-746778; Physical Address: AFRISA Secretariat, Veterinary Complex, Block B, Makerere University Main Campus.
Email: info@afrisa.org; Website: www.afrisa.org

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

Published

5 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

BENEFITS

What You’ll Receive:

$2,500 scholarship for community action research
Mentorship & wellness coaching
Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

Apply now

See downloads for details

2026 For Youth, By Youth Application Flyer_Part1 Download

2026 For Youth, By Youth Application Flyer_Part2 Download

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

Published

5 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

Published

2 weeks ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

Makerere-Advert-for-Graduate-Programmes-2026-2027 Download

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