Change of Programme(s)/Subjects is done online. The exercise started on Monday 30th July, 2018 and will end on Friday 10th August, 2018.
It is emphasized that only those students who meet the Cut-off points for the desired programmes can apply. Cut-off points can be found here: https://www.mak.ac.ug/admissions/cut-points
Procedure for Change of Program/ Subjects
(a) STEP 1: ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT ON THE STUDENT PORTAL (IF ALREADY DONE GO TO STEP 2 STRAIGHT AWAY)
a. Access the Student Portal via https://student.mak.ac.ug
b. Login Using your student number printed on your admission letter as your username and password. The system will prompt you to enter your full name
c. Enter your name as it appears on the admissions letter you received
d. Confirm your program information
e. Verify either your email address or telephone number or both.
NOTE:Please use your email and mobile number for communication using AIMS.
f. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can remember
g. Login into your account
h. Confirm that information captured on the system is correct by clicking on button title ‘CORRECT’ and ‘WRONG’ where it is not accurate and provide the correct information and click ‘SUBMIT’
i. Enroll by selecting the option of ‘NEW STUDENT’ and Study Year
(b) STEP 2: REQUEST CHANGE OF PROGRAM
a. Login into you student portal at https://student.mak.ac.ug
b. On the left-hand menu under My Course Section, Click on the ‘Service Request’ Button
c. Click on ‘Change of Program’
d. Choose the Program you want to change to from the list available. Select subject Combination where applicable
e. Click ‘Continue’
f. A bill of Shs. 6000/= will be created and displayed under your list of invoices.
g. Click ‘Get a Payment Ref’, a yellow button at the top and enter Shs. 6,000/= against the invoice of Shs. 6000/= with a narration of change of program
h. Click Get Reference Number and go pay in any of the banks listed on the payment advice slip
i. You will be notified from the student portal, sms and or email whether your application is successful or not later on after consideration by the Admission Committee.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala