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Re-advertisement: Graduate Programmes 2018/2019

Published

8 years ago

March 29, 2018

Some of the graduands who graduated during the 68th Graduation held in January 2018.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2018/2019 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized and chartered university/institution at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Ugandan Certificate of Education with at least five passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes and one subsidiary pass obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

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.

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

PGD Environmental Impact Assessment
MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education
MSc. in Crop Science
MSc. in Animal Science
MSc. in Agricultural Engineering
MSc. in Soil Science
Master of Agribusiness Management
MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
MSc. in Food Science & Technology
MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition
Master of Science in Forestry and Biodiversity Management
Master of Science in Disaster Risk Management
Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning
Master of Science in Agroforestry and Community Development
Master of Geographical Sciences
Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources Management

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development
PGD in Social Justice (Nsamizi)
PGD (Guidance and Counselling)
M.A. in Human Rights
M.A.in Philosophy
M. of Philosophy in Applied Ethics
M.A. in Journalism and Communication
M.A. in History
M.A. in Music
M.A.in Literature
M.A. in Religious Studies
M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies
M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika)
M.A. in African Languages
M.A. in Linguistics
M.A. in Gender Studies
M.A. in Public Administration & Management
M.A in Social Sector Planning & Management
M.A. in Sociology
M.A. in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies
M.A. in Rural Development
M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Master of Organizational Psychology
M.A. in Counselling
MSc. in Clinical Psychology
MSc.in Health Professions Education (Distance)

College Of Computing And Information Sciences

PGD in Information Technology
PGD in Computer Science
PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering
PGD in Information Systems
MSc. in Computer Science
Master of Information Technology
MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering
MSc. in Information Systems
MSc. in Information Science
MSc. in Records and Archives Management

College of Business and Management Sciences

PGD in Demography
PGD in Statistics
M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning
M.A. in Economic Policy Management
M.A in Economics
Master of Business Administration
Master of Statistics
MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health
MSc. in Quantitative Economics
Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services)
Master in Public Infrastructure Management (Block week Modular)

College of Education and External Studies

PGD in Education
PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College)
M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies
Master of Adult and Community Education
Master of Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Education, Options:

a) Educational Management,
b) Foundations of Education,
c) Educational Policy and Planning
d) Early Childhood Education and Development,
e) Language and Literature Education,
f) Social Science and Humanities Education,
g) Science Education

School of Law

Master of Laws

College Of Health Sciences

M. Med: Internal Medicine
M.Med: Family Medicine
M.Med: Microbiology
M.Med: Ophthalmology
M.Med: Paediatrics and Child Health
M.Med: Pathology
M.Med: Psychiatry
M.Med: Radiology
M.Med: Ear, Nose &Throat
M.Med: Surgery
M.Med: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
M.Med: Anaesthesia
M.Med: Orthopaedics
MSc. in Medical Illustration
MSc. in Human Anatomy
MSc. in Pharmacology
MSc. in Physiology
MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Mgt
MSc. in Pharmacognosy
Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health)
Master of Public Health (Full Time)
Master of Public Health (Distance)
Master of Health Services Research
Master of Public Health Nutrition
Master of Public Health Disaster Management
Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics
Master of Health Informatics
Master of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

College of Natural Sciences

MSc. in Physics
MSc. in Chemistry
MSc. in Botany, Options:
- Molecular Biology & Genetics,
- Natural Resources Ecology & Conservation,
- Plant Taxonomy & Biosystematics,
- Microbiology & Plant Pathology and
- Plant Physiology
MSc. in Zoology Options:
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,
- Entomology,
- Parasitology
- Wildlife Ecology and Management
MSc. in Geology
M.Sc. in Biochemistry
MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences

College Of Engineering, Design, Art And Technology

PGD in Construction Project Management
PGD in Urban Planning and Design
MSc. in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Architecture
MSc. in Renewable Energy
MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development
MSc. in Civil Engineering
MSc. in Urban Planning & Design
MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology
MSc. in Power Systems Engineering
MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering
MSc. in Construction Management
M.A. in Fine Art

College Of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity

PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management
Master of Vet. Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production)
MSc. in Molecular Biology
MSc. in Veterinary Pathology
Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Field Epidemiology Track)
Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management
MSc.in International Infectious Diseases Management
MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management. Tracks:
- Wildlife Clinical Medicine
- Wildlife Resource Management
- Aquatic Health Management
MSc.in Livestock Development and Management. Tracks:
- Livestock Sector Planning and Management
- Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety.

Makerere University Business School

Master of Business Administration
MSc. in Accounting and Finance
MSc. in Marketing
Master of Human Resource Management
MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
MSc. in Leadership and Governance
MSc. in Entrepreneurship
M.A. in Economic Policy Management
Master of International Business
Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Master of Business Administration (Modular)
MSc. in Banking & Investment Management
Master of Business Psychology

Doctoral Degrees by Course works and Dissertations

PhD in Health Science
PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation
PhD in Data Communication & Software Engineering
PhD in Computer Science
PhD in Information Technology
PhD in Information Systems
PhD in Information Science
PhD in Educational Management
PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
PhD in Economics

PhD by Research Only
All Colleges offer PhD degrees by Research. Applicants for PhD by research should have a Master’s degree in a field relevant to their area of further studies. Applicants will be required to submit their applications any time in Room 410, Level 4 with a synopsis. For further information, please visit our website http://rgt.mak.ac.ug check on applying.
Duration of Programmes
Postgraduate Diplomas           –   One Academic Year
Masters degrees (full time) – Two Academic Years
Masters degrees (part time)     –   Three – Four Academic Years
Masters of Medicine               –   Three Academic Years
Master of Public Health (Day)  –   Two Academic Years
Master of Public Health (Distance) – Three to Five Academic Years
PhD (Provisional Admission)           –   One Academic Year (Maximum)
PhD (Full Admission)               –   Three Academic Years
PhD/MD/LLD (full time)           –   Three Academic Years
PhD/MD/LLD (part time)           –   Five Academic Years.

1. Hard copies of application forms are obtainable from the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, 3rd Floor, Senate Building, Room 307 after payment of an application fee of Ug. shs 50,000/= (Ugandan applicants) and Ug. Shs. 151,500 (International Applicants) to any Stanbic Bank Branch and DFCU Bank, Centenary Bank or Post Bank using Makerere University paying-in-bank slips. International applicants can also pay by bank draft as cheques will not be honoured.

2.   Application forms can also be down loaded from our Website: http://rgt.mak.ac.ug For online Applicants, Payments can be made to Makerere University Revenue Collection Accounts and Bank Swift Codes are as follows:
BANK ACCOUNT TITLE ACCOUNT NO   SWIFT ADDRESSES
STANBIC BANK MUC-FEES COLLECTION CASH 9030005866749   SBICUGKXXXX
DFCU BANK MUC- FEES COLLECTION 01083500181477   DFCUUGKAXXX
CENTENARY BANK MUC FEES COLLECTION 3740300001   CERBUGKAXXX
POSTBANK UGANDA LTD   MUC FEES COLLECTION 1630037000063   UGPBUGKA

3. Completed application forms should be emailed to drgt@rgt.mak.ac.ug or returned to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, Room 307. All forms must be accompanied by the following

Relevant supporting certified copies of certificates, and academic transcripts,
Letters from 3 referees.
2passport photos.
Application Form and Referee Forms can be downloaded from (https://www.mak.ac.ug/admissions/application-forms)
Requirements for eligibility of the advertised courses can be obtained from here.

4. All Applicants for Master of Laws (LLM) will do a Graduate Admission Test (GAT) consisting of an oral Interview and written test. The fee is Ug. Shs. 100,000/= (One hundred thousand shillings) payable to the School Accountant. The GAT will be held on Saturday 16th June, 2018

5. All Applicants for Master of Business Administration (College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School) will do a GMAT test on dates to be communicated by College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School respectively. The fee for the MUBS GMAT Admission test is 50,000/=.

6. All Applicants for PGD (Guidance and Counselling), Master of Organizational Psychology, MA.in Counselling and MSc. in Clinical Psychology (College of Humanities and Social Sciences) will do a GMAT test on dates to be communicated by College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The fee is Ug. Shs. 60,000/= (Sixty thousand shillings) payable to the School Accountant.

7. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants for Master of Public Infrastructure Management (MPIM) must have “Proven professional experience of at least 2 years at managerial/supervisory level or policy-decision making position in a government, parastatal organ, international organisation or non-governmental organisation” Applicants should attach a 2- page short CV and referee recommendations.

8. Detailed information about the Programmes’ content and regulations can be obtained from Offices of Principals/College Registrars of the respective Colleges and Schools and Makerere University Website

9. This announcement CANCELS all earlier announcements/ Adverts in print and online including that in the New Vision Newspaper of Monday 29th January 2018. However, applicants who responded to the earlier announcements need not to re-apply.

Please strictly observe the closing date of Friday, 13th April, 2018.

Alfred Masikye Namoah
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Makerere University-ND Sign MoU to Enhance Collaboration

Published

2 days ago

May 9, 2026

Mak Editor

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) and the ND 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd shake hands after signing the MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026.

Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.

Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026. — ***Officials pose for a group photo with the signed MoU.***

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18^th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.

The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses. Makerere University Kampala, Uganda and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA (ND) sign MOU, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others, May 2026. — ***The Chairperson of Council Dr. Lorna Magara (Centre) presents Mak Coffee to an ND official as University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (Right) witnesses.***

Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.

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Press Release: Government of Uganda and Partners Launch SAY Plus+ to Scale Youth Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) Impact in Underserved Regions

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4 days ago

May 7, 2026

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Hon. Margaret Muhanga assisted by Dr. Charles Olaro officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme as L-R: Amb. Signe Winding Albjerg, Amb. Frederieke Quispel, Ms. Kristine Blokhus and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe witness. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

USD 50 million national programme moves into full implementation, strengthening
adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to youth-responsive
services in 13 districts across five sub-regions

KAMPALA, 7 MAY 2026: The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, today officially launched the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda’s underserved regions.

The launch, held at Makerere University‘s Freedom Square under the theme “My Voice Matters: Youth Voices for SAY Plus+” and the tagline “Nothing for us, without us”, marks the programme’s transition into full implementation.

SAY Plus+, formerly known as Strengthening Adolescents and Youth Rights and Empowerment: Scaling Impact, is led by the Ministry of Health, in coordination with other Ministries, with UNFPA Uganda serving as the Managing and Technical Agency.

Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, the initiative is scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. It is currently being rolled out across thirteen districts within five sub-regions, providing targeted assistance to regional referral hospitals in Jinja, Mbale, Moroto, Yumbe, Arua, and Gulu. Furthermore, the programme supports the Human Capital Development goals established in Uganda’s National Development Plan IV.

“SAY Plus+ represents a shift from fragmented interventions to a coordinated national effort that meaningfully places young people at the centre of both design and delivery. Through our partnership with the Government of Uganda, development partners, and implementing partners, we are investing not only in services, but in the systems, communities, and environments that enable adolescents and young people to thrive not only today but also in the future,” said Ms. Kristine Blokhus, Representative – UNFPA Uganda.

Officially launched by the Minister of State for Health Hon. Margaret Muhanga, the SAY Plus+ programme targets adolescents and young people aged 10 to 24 years, with particular focus on adolescent girls and young women, refugees and host-community youth, out-of-school young people, those not in employment, education or training, adolescents with disabilities, and young people in humanitarian and post-conflict settings.

“For many of us, things like this one are designed without listening to what we go through every day, think or even feel. SAY Plus+ feels different because it starts with our voices and gives us a real role in shaping solutions. It is not just about information, it is about being supported to make decisions, access services, and build the future we want.” – Jovia Dranzoa, Young person.

SAY Plus+ operates through three pillars. First, it empowers youth to exercise their rights and make informed choices. Second, it engages families, communities, and leaders to address harmful social norms. Third, it strengthens youth-responsive SRHR, HIV, and gender-based violence services via health facilities and community platforms, aiming to reach over 2.3 million direct and indirect beneficiaries.

The SAY Plus+ initiative stands as a model of international cooperation and multi-sectoral synergy. Through the combined support of the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, and the technical leadership of UNFPA, Uganda is now equipped to scale-up critical interventions in HIV prevention, gender-based violence response, and reproductive health. With implementation now in high gear through 2030, the programme is poised to make a lasting contribution to the nation’s human capital development goals.

— ENDS —

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Photos from the event

Prof. Henry Alinaitwe addresses participants at the launch. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Henry Alinaitwe addresses participants at the launch.***

Ms. Kristine Blokhus. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Ms. Kristine Blokhus.***

Part of the audience at the event. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Part of the audience at the event.***

Some of the young people that attended the event. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Some of the young people that attended the event.***

Prof. Henry Alinaitwe signs the commemorative piece. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Henry Alinaitwe signs the commemorative piece.***

L-R: Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Dr. Charles Olaro, Hon. Margaret Muhanga, Amb. Signe Winding Albjerg, Amb. Maria Håkansson, Amb. Frederieke Quispel, Amb. Unnur Orradottir Ramette, Ms. Kristine Blokhus and a young lady during the press interviews. The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health officially launches the SAY Plus+ Programme, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative designed to strengthen adolescent and youth rights, empowerment, protection and access to quality services in Uganda's underserved regions, Backed by a USD 50 million pooled fund from the Governments of Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, scheduled to operate between 2024 and 2030. 7th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — L-R: Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Dr. Charles Olaro, Hon. Margaret Muhanga, Amb. Signe Winding Albjerg, Amb. Maria Håkansson, Amb. Frederieke Quispel, Amb. Unnur Orradottir Ramette, Ms. Kristine Blokhus and a young lady during the press interviews.

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Notice: Medical Review Exercise for Persons with Disability 2026/2027

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5 days ago

May 6, 2026

Mak Editor

Makerere University Students in a discussion group.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites persons with disability who applied for admission to public universities under the disability entry scheme for 2026/2027 Academic Year to appear for medical/review exercise at Makerere University, Senate Building, Level Four Conference Hall.

NOTE: Only those who have the minimum entry requirements of at least two principal passes at A’ Level or its equivalent and at least five (5) passes at O’ Level or its equivalent will be interviewed.

Only candidates who sat ‘A’ level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible for admission.

THE EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd May, 2026 respectively from 9.00 A.M – 1.00 P.M each day.

See details below:

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IMPORTANT:

(i) If you fail to appear on any of the given days above, there will be no other chance for you this year.

(ii) Applicants with other Government Scholarships are not eligible for admission through the Disability Entry Scheme

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR