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Applications for admission to Graduate Programmes 2019/2020

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7 years ago

January 28, 2019

A graduate student participate in a workshop organised by the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2019/2020 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:

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.

Application Procedure( Blended Online/Manual Applications using the new AIMS System)

Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL(https://admissions.mak.ac.ug) and generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) by following the guide below.

Makerere University Online Application Portal User-guide

a) Applicants should Signup using full name, e-mail and mobile number. Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid. If you changed your names please go to Senate Building, Graduate Admissions Office (308) with a gazette and any other documents supporting the name change.

b) A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile phone contact.

c) The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.

d)To fill a form, the applicant clicks on the “APPLY NOW” button displayed. Select the appropriate Scheme, ie Postgraduate and Taught PhD or PhD Research

e) Obtain a PRN by clicking on “PAY FOR FORM” button

f) Make a payment at any of the following Banks:

Stanbic
Post Bank
Centenary Bank
DFCU Bank
UBA Bank

All applicants after payment of an application fee of Ugx 50,000 (Ugandan applicants) or Ugx 151,500 (International Applicants) will have to submit to office 307; level 3 Senate Building the following:
1. Relevant supporting certified copies of certificates, and academic transcripts (2 copies),
2. Letters from 3 referees.
3. 2 passport photos.

Scanned copies of documents listed above can emailed to drgt@rgt.mak.ac.ug Copy to: conference@rgt.mak.ac.ug

For foreign applicants, upon obtaining of a Pay Reference Number (PRN) Payments can be made to Makerere University Revenue Collection Accounts and Bank Swift Codes are as follows:

NO	BANK	ACCOUNT TITLE	ACCOUNT NO	SWIFT ADDRESSES
1	STANBIC BANK	MUC-FEES COLLECTION CASH	9030005866749	SBICUGKXXXX
2	DFCU BANK	MUC- FEES COLLECTION	01083500181477	DFCUUGKAXXX
3	CENTENARY BANK	MUC FEES COLLECTION	3740300001	CERBUGKAXXX
4	POSTBANK UGANDA LTD	MUC FEES COLLECTION	1630037000063	UGPBUGKA

Strictly observe the closing date of Friday, 17th May, 2019.

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 22nd June, 2019.

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/=.

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.

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.

Detailed information about the Programmes’ admission requirements, content and regulations can be obtained from Makerere University Website and Directorate of Research and Graduate Training or contact the Principals/College Registrars of the respective Colleges and Schools.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES		TUITION FEES PER ANNUM (SHILLINGS/USD)
		Ugandan & EA Students	International Students
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
1	PGD Environmental Impact Assessment	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
2	MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
3	MSc. in Crop Science	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
4	MSc. in Animal Science	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
5	MSc. in Agricultural Engineering	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
6	MSc. in Soil Science	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
7	Master of Agribusiness Management	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
8	MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
9	MSc. in Food Science & Technology	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
10	MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,338,360/=
11	MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.9,090,000/=
12	MSc.in Forestry and Biodiversity Management	Shs.5,660,000/=	Shs.8,985,600/=
13	MSc.in Disaster Risk Management	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,200,000/=
14	Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,200,000/=
15	MSc.in Agroforestry and Community Development	Shs.5,660,000/=	Shs.8,985,600/=
16	Master of Geographical Sciences	Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,200,000/=
17	Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources Management	Shs.5,060,000/=	Shs.9,345,600/=
18	MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics	Shs.5,500,000/=	Shs.7,200,000/=

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
19	PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
20	PGD in Social Justice (Nsamizi)	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
21	PGD (Guidance and Counselling)	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
22	M.A. in Human Rights	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
23	M.A.in Philosophy	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
24	M. of Philosophy in Applied Ethics	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
25	M.A. in Journalism and Communication	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
26	M.A. in History	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
27	M.A. in Music	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
28	M.A.in Literature	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
29	M.A. in Religious Studies	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
30	M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
31	M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika)	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
32	M.A. in African Languages	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
33	M.A. in Linguistics	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
34	M.A. in Gender Studies	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
35	M.A. in Public Administration & Management	Shs.5,150,000/=		Shs.9,000,000/=
36	M.A in Social Sector Planning & Management	Shs.5,150,000/=		Shs.9,000,000/=
37	M.A. in Sociology	Shs.5,150,000/=		Shs.9,000,000/=
38	M.A. in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies	Shs.5,150,000/=		Shs.9,000,000/=
39	M.A. in Rural Development	Shs.5,150,000/=		Shs.9,000,000/=
40	M.Ed. in Educational Psychology	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
41	Master of Organizational Psychology	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
42	M.A. in Counselling	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=
43	MSc. in Clinical Psychology	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.7,000,000/=

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
44	PGD in Information Technology	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.12,280,000/=
45	PGD in Computer Science	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.12,750,000/=
46	PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering	Shs.5,700,000/=		USD 3500
47	PGD in Information Systems	Shs.5,600,000/=		Shs.11,200,000/=
48	MSc. in Computer Science	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.12,750,000/=
49	Master of Information Technology	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.12,280,000/=
50	MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering	Shs.6,000,000/=		USD 4100
51	MSc. in Information Systems	Shs.5,600,000/=		Shs.11,200,000/=
52	MSc. in Information Science	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.8,000,000/=
53	MSc. in Records and Archives Management	Shs.5,000,000/=		Shs.8,000,000/=
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
54	PGD in Demography		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
55	PGD in Statistics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
56	M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
57	M.A. in Economic Policy Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.9,090,000/=
58	M.A in Economics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
59	Master of Business Administration		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
60	Master of Statistics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
61	MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
62	MSc. in Quantitative Economics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
63	Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services)		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
64	Master in Public Infrastructure Management (Block week Modular)		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,200,000/=
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES
65	PGD in Education		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
66	PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College)		Shs.5,000,000/=
67	M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies		Shs. 5,100,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
68	Master of Adult and Community Education		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
69	Master of Instructional Design and Technology		Shs.5,200,000/=	Shs. 10,700,000/=
70	Master of Education, Options: Educational Management, Foundations of Education, Educational Policy and Planning Early Childhood Education and Development, Language and Literature Education, Social Science and Humanities Education, Science Education		Shs. 5,100,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
71	Master of Higher Education (MAHE),Options: a) Leadership and Management b) Teaching and Learning c) Research and Innovation		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
SCHOOL OF LAW
72	Master of Laws		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
73	M. Med: Internal Medicine		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
74	M.Med: Family Medicine		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
75	M.Med: Emergency Medicine		Shs. 5,000,000/=	USD 4,880
76	M.Med: Neurosurgery		Shs.10,000,000/=	USD 6,000
77	M.Med: Microbiology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
78	M.Med: Ophthalmology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
79	M.Med: Paediatrics and Child Health		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
80	M.Med: Pathology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
81	M.Med: Psychiatry		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
82	M.Med: Radiology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
83	M.Med: Ear, Nose &Throat		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
84	M.Med: Surgery		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
85	M.Med: Obstetrics & Gynaecology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
86	M.Med: Anaesthesia		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
87	M.Med: Orthopaedics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
88	MSc. in Medical Illustration		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
89	MSc. in Human Anatomy		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
90	MSc. in Pharmacology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
91	MSc. in Physiology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
92	MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
93	MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
94	MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Mgt		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
95	MSc. in Pharmacognosy		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
96	MSc.in Health Professions Education (Distance)		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.15,000,000/=
97	MSc.in Biostatistics		Shs. 5,500,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
98	Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health)		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
99	Master of Public Health (Full Time)		Shs.7,193,351/=	Shs.18,150,000/=
100	Master of Public Health (Distance)		Shs.5,395,000/=	Shs.13,612,500/=
101	Master of Health Services Research		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
102	Master of Public Health Nutrition		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.15,150,000/=
103	Master of Public Health Disaster Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.15,150,000/=
104	Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.15,150,000/=
105	Master of Health Informatics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.11,500,000/=
106	Master of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)		Shs 5,000,000/=	Shs 10,100,000/=

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
107	MSc. in Physics		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
108	MSc. in Chemistry		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
109	MSc. in Botany Options: a)Molecular Biology & Genetics, b)Natural Resources Ecology & Conservation, c)Plant Taxonomy & Biosystematics, d)Microbiology & Plant Pathology and e)Plant Physiology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
110	MSc. in Zoology Options: a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, b) Entomology, c) Parasitology d) Wildlife Ecology and Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
111	MSc. in Geology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
112	MSc. in Biochemistry		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
113	MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
114	MSc. Mathematics		Shs. 5,200,000/=	Shs. 6,500,000/=
115	MSc. Applied Mathematics		Shs. 5,200,000/=	Shs. 6,500,000/=
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY
116	PGD in Construction Project Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
117	PGD in Urban Planning and Design		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
118	MSc. in Mechanical Engineering		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
119	Master of Architecture		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
120	MSc. in Renewable Energy		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
121	MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
122	MSc. in Civil Engineering		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
123	MSc. in Urban Planning & Design		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
124	MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
125	MSc. in Power Systems Engineering		Shs.5,700,000/=	Shs.11,312,000/=
126	MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering		Shs.5,700,000/=	Shs.11,312,000/=
127	MSc. in Construction Management		Shs.5,700,000/=	Shs.11,312,000/=
128	M.A. in Fine Art		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.8,000,000/=
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, ANIMAL RESOURCES AND BIOSECURITY
129	PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
130	Master of Vet. Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production)		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
131	MSc. in Molecular Biology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
132	MSc. in Veterinary Pathology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
133	Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Field Epidemiology Track)		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
135	Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
136	MSc.in International Infectious Diseases Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.10,100,000/=
137	MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management. Tracks: a) Wildlife Clinical Medicine b) Wildlife Resource Management c) Aquatic Health Management		Shs. 5,200,000/=	Shs. 9,500,000/=
138	MSc.in Livestock Development and Management. Tracks: a) Livestock Sector Planning and Management b) Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety.		Shs. 5,200,000/=	Shs. 8,900,000/=
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
139	Master of Business Administration		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
140	MSc. in Accounting and Finance		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
141	MSc. in Marketing		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
142	Master of Human Resource Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
143	MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
144	MSc. in Leadership and Governance		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
145	MSc. in Entrepreneurship		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
146	M.A. in Economic Policy Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.9,090,000/=
147	Master of International Business		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
148	Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
149	Master of Business Administration (Modular)		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
150	MSc. in Banking & Investment Management		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
151	Master of Business Psychology		Shs.5,000,000/=	Shs.7,000,000/=
152	Master of Energy Economics and Governance		Shs.4,800,000/=	USD 2000
DOCTORAL DEGREES BY COURSEWORKS AND DISSERTATIONS
153	PhD in Health Science		Shs.10,000,000/=	Shs.15,000,000/=
154	PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation		Shs.7,000,000/=	Shs.13,000,000/=
155	PhD in Data Communication & Software Engineering		Shs.7,000,000/=	Shs.10,000,000/=
156	PhD in Computer Science		Shs.7,000,000/=	Shs.10,000,000/=
157	PhD in Information Technology		Shs.7,000,000/=	Shs.10,000,000/=
158	PhD in Information Systems		Shs.8,000,000	Shs.16,000,000/=
159	PhD in Information Science		Shs.7,000,000/=	Shs.10,000,000/=
160	PhD in Educational Management		Shs.7,000,000/=	Shs.10,000,000/=
161	PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology		Shs.7,000,000/=	Shs.10,338,360/=
162	PhD in Energy Economics and Governance		Shs.12,000,000/=	USD 5000

DOCTORAL DEGREES BY RESEARCH ONLY

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
163	PhD in Computer Science	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,000,000
164	PhD in Information Science	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,000,000
165	PhD in Information Systems	Shs.8,000,000	Shs.16,000,000
166	PhD in Information Technology	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,000,000
167	PhD in Data Communication and Software Engineering	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,000,000
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
168	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Forestry, Environmental And Geographical Studies	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
169	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Food Technology, Nutrition & Bio-Engineering	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
170	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Agricultural Sciences	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
171	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Women & Gender Studies	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
172	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Liberal & Performing Arts	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
173	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Social Sciences	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
174	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Languages, Literature and Communication	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
175	PhD degrees tenable in the School Of Psychology	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
176	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Economics	Shs.10,000,000	Shs.20,000,000
177	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Business	Shs.8,000,000	Shs.9,873,540
178	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Statistics and Applied Economics	Shs.8,587,500	Shs.9,550,000
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES
179	PhD degrees tenable in the East African School of Higher Education Studies and Development	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,100,000
180	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Distance & Life-Long Learning	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,100,000
181	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Education	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,100,000
SCHOOL OF LAW
182	Doctor of Laws (LLD)	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN ART AND TECHNOLOGY
183	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Built Environment	Shs.8,000,000	Shs.9,873,540
184	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Engineering	Shs.8,000,000	Shs.9,873,540
185	PhD degrees tenable in the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.9,000,000
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
186	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Biological Sciences	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,000,000
187	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Physical Sciences	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,000,000
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
188	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Medicine	Shs.8,525,000	Shs.11,250,000
189	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Biomedical Sciences	Shs.8,525,000	Shs.11,250,000
190	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Public Health	Shs.7,000,000	Shs.10,000,000
191	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Health Sciences	Shs.8,525,000	Shs.11,250,000
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
192	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Resources	7,775,000	12,750,000
193	PhD degrees tenable in the School of Biosecurity, Biotechnical & Laboratory Sciences	7,775,000	12,750,000
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
194	PhD degrees tenable at MUBS	8,000,000	USD 2,887

PHD DEGREES 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.

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Makerere University Waste Management Boosted by Centenary Bank

Published

13 hours ago

May 11, 2026

Mark Wamai

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) shakes hands with Centenary Bank's Mr. Sunday Julius (C) as L-R: Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Mr. Paul Agaba and SSP Kaheebwa Geoffrey applaud on 11th May 2026. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11^th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.

Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.

Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. — ***Some of the 30 bins donated by Centenary Bank Makerere Branch.***

Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.

In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.

Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. — ***Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony.***

Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.

The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.

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Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination Results 2026/2027

Published

16 hours ago

May 11, 2026

Mak Editor

The office of the Academic Registrar has released the results for Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination 2026/2027 held on Saturday 18^th April, 2026.

Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended to the Admissions Committee for consideration. However, the candidates who passed have to submit an application where Bachelor of Laws is among the programme choices in the application system here: https://apply.mak.ac.ug.

Candidate who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the date of the release of results.

Follow the links below for the candidate lists showing results of the categories of candidates respectively:

A-level,

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Makerere University-ND Sign MoU to Enhance Collaboration

Published

3 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.