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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)

  1. 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
  1. 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.

Or

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

  1. 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

 

  1. Strictly observe the closing date of Friday, 17th May, 2019.
  1. 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.
  1. 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/=.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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:

  1. Educational Management,
  2. Foundations of Education,
  3. Educational Policy and Planning
  4. Early Childhood Education and Development,
  5. Language and Literature Education,
  6. Social Science and Humanities Education,
  7. 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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MURBS has declared 13.40% interest on members’ balances for the financial year that ended on 30th June 2024.

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By: Ritah Namisango

Dr. Elizabeth Patricia Nansubuga, Chairperson of the Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) Board of Trustees, announced this milestone during the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2023/24 held on Thursday, 24th October 2024, at Makerere University Main Campus, School of Public Health Auditorium.

The AGM attracted various stakeholders, including trustees, Audit Committee Chairperson CPA David Ssenoga, Board Evaluation Consultant Vincent Kaheeru, URBRA Representative Mark Lotukei, Audit Committee members, co-opted members, and university administrators.

Presenting the performance report, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Nansubuga highlighted that this is the highest interest declared by the scheme in the past five years, and she anticipates continued improvements. She noted that for the previous financial year, which ended in June 2023, the Board of Trustees declared an interest an interest of 12.34%.

Dr Nansubuga also announced that the scheme has achieved a Net Investment Income of UGX 44.6 billion, far higher than the UGX34.4 billion collected in Contributions during the year.

The Chairperson of the Board also revealed that the fund value had grown from UGX352.4 billion recorded at the end of the last financial year to UGX409.2 billion, indicating an increase of 16.1%.

“By 30th June 2023, MURBS had a fund value of UGX 352.4 billion. The Board of Trustees targeted Fund growth of 17%, and I am glad to inform you, that the fund value of MURBS, as per the Audited Financial Statements of 30th June 2024 is UGX 409.2 billion, which is an increase of 16.1%. This achievement was made possible by strategic periodical activities undertaken by the Board and our fund managers, supported by the strong oversight committees of the Board,” she reported.

Dr. Elizabeth Patricia Nansubuga(Centre) responding to questions from members.

She attributed the positive growth to factors such as improved debt recovery, operational efficiency, timely remittance of contributions by the sponsor (Makerere University), an increase in project and contract contributions, and the recovery of UGX8.85 billion in debts.

Dr. Nansubuga also expressed gratitude to Makerere University, the scheme’s sponsor, for consistently remitting contributions, a key factor that has significantly contributed to MURBS’ smooth operation. “I am happy to announce that the sponsor-Makerere University remitted your retirement benefits for the financial year 2023/24,” she said.

In the same development, Dr. Nansubuga reported that MURBS registered a legal victory against Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) over a real estate investment in Sonde undertaken in 2019, and which URA sought to tax heavily. She notified the AGM that MURBS won the case and was awarded costs which also set a precedent.

Consultant Mr. Vincent Kaheeru and CEO of Profiles International

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to inform you that during the financial year, we received a favorable outcome on a key court case. How did we end up with this case? In 2019, MURBS invested in real estate, we bought land in Sonde,” Dr Nansubuga explained.

“Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) then charged us with a tax assessment worth UGX600 million. It has been four (4) years in the tax appeals tribunal. Since then, the lawyers, the former and current trustees, have been appearing before the appeals tribunal, but in December 2023, MURBS won the case. We challenged URA, and this case was awarded with costs. URA has to pay MURBS. We therefore saved UGX600 million,” she added.  

In terms of governance, Dr Nansubuga said that the scheme made changes in the board. Initially, the trustees were six and they needed a seventh member, and following a competitive race, they recruited another trustee; CPA Edina Rugumayo who has over thirty years in accounting.

Part of the MURBS members who physically attended the Annual General Meeting

“In terms of governance, we continue to uphold good governance practices and we align with international standards. Last year during the presentation, I said we were six and we needed to have the seventh trustee because the Board composition is supposed to be seven,” she explained.

“So, following a competitive process, we recruited an independent trustee. It was a very competitive position. You must have served on board which has over UGX50 billion. So, from that process, we were able to recruit CPA Edna Rugumayo Simbwa. She is a certified public accountant with over thirty years of experience in accounting, taxation, and corporate governance,” she mentioned.

She also thanked other stakeholders for making sure that MURBS activities run smoothly. These entities include Makerere University, KPMG, Gen Africa, Arcadia Advocates, Zamara, URBRA, and Stanbic Bank among others.

While discussing investments, Dr. Nansubuga mentioned that 86% of MURBS’ funds are currently invested in government bonds, but added that the Board is exploring diversification to reduce risks. 

“86% percent of our money is invested in government bonds, and sometimes, you do not have to put all your eggs in one basket, there is a high concentration of risk. so that is one of the key material risks that we want to address to reduce the amount we have in government securities. We want to diversify our portfolio and avoid investing heavily in government securities. The Board will venture into other fields in order to earn money or return on investment from the diverse undertakings,” she said.

Mr. Mark Lotukei, represented the CEO of Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority

In terms of membership, Dr. Nansubuga reported a 4.4% increase, with the number of members rising from 8,229 to 8,590. She attributed this growth to the reinstatement of in-house beneficiaries and an increase in project and contract staff.

Dr. Kakuba also thanked the sponsor-Makerere University for remitting the membership contributions timely which has helped the scheme to grow.

Dr. Godwin Kakuba -Secretary, MURBS Board of Trustees, who presented the record of the 13th Annual General Meeting stressed that the AGM climaxes a financial year and the Board of Trustee has been vigilant on this and has not missed any AGM for 14 years now.

“We applaud the sponsor because many of these positives in the chairperson’s report can only be attributed to the support by the sponsor through fulfilling the obligation of remitting members’ contributions to the scheme,” he added.

Dr. Godwin Kakuba (L) and Asad Ssenoga

Partner Asad Ssenoga, an independent auditor who audited the scheme said that he was impressed with the level of compliance that the scheme exhibited in all aspects. He said they focused on ensuring that the member contributions are supported with statements and allocated to members appropriately.

“Overall we were satisfied with the work we did on the audit, the numbers that were presented by the Chairperson are the correct numbers that we audited. We were comfortable with those numbers, due process was followed during the audit,” he said.

Mr. Mark Lotukei who represented the CEO of Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) thanked the Trustees for always prioritizing governance, which has helped them to reach several milestones.

Members of the MURBS Secretariat led by Ms Susan Khaitsa(Centre)

“As URBRA, we look at governance as the biggest component of our compliance. MURBS Trustees from the former to the current, have taken governance as the most important aspect. We really encourage them to continue with this good practice because governance informs all the other aspects,” he said.

Mr. Arthur Kibira, a member in attendance, expressed his appreciation for the Board’s efforts. He urged them to explore higher-risk investments for potentially greater returns. He expressed concern over the scheme’s heavy reliance on government bonds.

“Dr Elizabeth Nansubuga, I want to congratulate you, and your team and also congratulate ourselves. But, I want to believe that there is room for improvement. I am one of those who do not believe that the sky is the limit, we are limited by our own thinking. I am thinking that high risks give high returns. Is there a way of managing those risks, so that we could push this 13.40% interest to a figure much higher? If we do so, we shall say we have learnt how to manage risks,”, he guided.

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Makerere University at the 2024 O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Annual Gathering in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Uganda’s Chair elect, Prof. David Meya of Makerere University’s College of Health Sciences (extreme left) and other O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs

The Research Chairs concept is similar to Centers of Excellence (for instance in supporting world-class research in a priority area), but also has many distinguishing features. Most notably, it recognizes individual excellence, leadership and talent. The O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) builds on the work of Oliver Tambo, a prominent South African and pan-Africanist with a science education background, who believed in creating change through education and in cooperation and solidarity among African nations. The Initiative focuses on celebrating his legacy in building knowledge-based economies for the advancement of Africa.

ORTARChI builds on and leverages existing continental frameworks and interventions geared towards institutional capacity strengthening; recruitment and retention of excellent researchers; and incentives to support research that contributes to socio-economic and transformative development. 

Ten (10) O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs across seven (7) countries in Africa, namely; Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia have been selected for funding through a rigorous and competitive two-stage review process. These research chairs are focused on research priorities identified by each host institution in conjunction with, especially the Science Councils, and in alignment with AU Agenda 2063 and STISA 2024.

[L-R] Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (DVC F&A, Mak), Dr. Dorothy Ngila (Director, NRF), Ms. Natasha Allie (CEO Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation), Dr. Martin Ongol (Ag. Executive Secretary, UNCST), Associate Professor David Meya (Uganda Chair Elect, ORTARChI) and Assoc. Prof. Robert Wamala (Director, DRGT)

Prof. Noble Banadda from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences had been inaugurated as one of the first 10 (ten) Oliver Tambo (ORTARChi) Chairs. Unfortunately, Prof. Banadda (R.I.P) passed on in July 2021, which created a vacuum. To ensure that Uganda and Makerere University continue to tap into the ORTARChi, we are glad to announce the appointment of Associate Professor David Meya from the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University for the purpose. The appointment will attract USD 170,000 annually for 5 years for graduate research with a target of training 5-6 PhDs, 10-15 Post-doctoral fellows and 10-12 Masters of Medicine and Master of Science Students at Makerere University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Makerere University has had the pleasure of attending 2024 O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Annual Gathering in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The annual gathering is co-hosted by the Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, National Research and Innovation Fund for Development (FONRID) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. The theme for this year’s gathering is: African Sovereignty: A Catalyst for Research Collaborations and Social Impact in the Continent“. At the annual gathering, Uganda was represented by Associate Prof. David Meya (Uganda Chair Elect, ORTARChI), Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, Mak), Associate Prof. Robert Wamala (Director, Research and Graduate Training) and Dr. Martin Ongol (Ag. Executive Secretary, UNCST). Assoc. Prof. David Meya – ORTARChI Chair Elect – is from Makerere University’s School of Medicine at the College of Health Sciences.  

[L_R] Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (DVC F&A, Makerere University), Dr. Dorothy Ngila (Director, NRF), and Assoc Prof. Robert Wamala (Director, Mak DRGT)

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CoBAMS Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Kingfisher Oil Field

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Students at Central Processing Facility, Kingfisher

Hoima and Kikuube Districts, Uganda – October 20, 2024

A group of third-year students from College of Business and Management Sciences’s Energy and Natural Resources Economics program visited the Kingfisher oil operations and Kabalega Airport in Hoima and Kikuube districts on October 20, 2024. Led by Dr. Peter Babyenda and Dr. John Sseruyange, and with authorization from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, the visit offered the students an invaluable opportunity to connect classroom learning with field experience.

The primary objective of the field trip was to enhance students’ practical understanding of Uganda’s oil industry by observing the extraction and production processes firsthand. According to Dr. Babyenda, “Blending theory with real-world exposure is essential for these students, as it allows them to apply and expand their knowledge beyond the classroom.”

During the tour, students explored several key areas:

  1. Practical Exposure – Witnessing the operational procedures of oil extraction offered students a concrete understanding of how theoretical concepts play out in the field, enhancing their grasp of the industry.
  2. Economic Impact Analysis – Observing the economic role of oil production in Hoima and Kikuube allowed the students to explore its broader impact on local and global markets and its contributions to community development and Uganda’s economic landscape.
  3. Technical Knowledge – The students gained insights into the technical aspects of oil extraction, learning about the complexities of the operations, the innovations employed, and the challenges faced by the industry.
  4. Environmental and Social Considerations – Students observed the environmental practices in place and evaluated the social dynamics involved, gaining an understanding of how oil companies balance production with community and environmental sustainability.
  5. Career Insights – With opportunities to interact with professionals in the oil sector, students received guidance on potential career paths in the industry, helping them make informed decisions about their futures.
  6. Current Industry Issues – The group also delved into the status of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project and discussed challenges in oil and natural gas production, examining where Uganda stands in terms of production timelines, obstacles, solutions, and the role they can play as future energy professionals.
Students at Luwero Industries Waste Treatment Plant

Reflecting on the trip, Dr. Sseruyange highlighted the importance of this experience in solidifying students’ understanding of Uganda’s evolving oil industry. “This field experience not only complements what they’ve learned in lectures but also equips them with a real sense of the operational and societal impact of the energy sector,”he noted.

The students expressed their gratitude for the immersive experience, noting how it broadened their perspectives and deepened their knowledge. The field trip served as an essential step in preparing them for careers within Uganda’s energy and natural resources sectors, bringing them closer to the industry’s forefront and the future of sustainable energy in the region.

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