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Change of Programmes/Subjects for 2018/2019 Academic Year

Published

8 years ago

August 6, 2018

Mr Alfred Masikye Namoah, the Academic Registrar addressing Freshers on 6th August 2018 at Freedom Square.

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.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

Published

6 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

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

Published

6 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.

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