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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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Vice Chancellor Updates Media on Medical Drones, Road Safety Research & Various Issues

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Centre) with Dr. Andrew Kambugu (Left) and Dr. Fredrick Oporia (Right) at the Press Briefing on 29th May 2025. Press Conference featuring Infectious Diseases Institute—the IDI Medical Drone Programme and Kampala Status Summary 2023 on Road Safety Risk Factors, conducted under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. This collaborative effort between the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and our Trauma, Injury, and Disability Unit (TRIAD) Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Senior Common Room, Main Builing, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi on Thursday 29th May, 2025 held a press conference to update members of the Media on the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Medical Drone Programme, and the Kampala Status Summary 2023 on Road Safety Risk Factors, conducted under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, a collaborative effort between the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and the Trauma, Injury, and Disability (TRIAD) Unit at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH). Also presented were updates on; Digital Certification of Academic Transcripts, Digital Supervision of Graduate Students, Inclusive e-Learning and Smart Classrooms, and Launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laboratory at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS).

The event held in the Senior Common Room, Main Building, was on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe presided over by the Acting (Ag.) DVC AA and substantive Academic Registrar, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi. Presentations were made by Executive Director of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Dr. Andrew Kambugu and Head of the Trauma, Injuries, and Disability (TRIAD) Unit, Dr. Fredrick Oporia. Dr. Jimmy Osuret and Dr. Esther Bayiga from TRIAD supplemented Dr. Oporia’s presentation. In attendance were; the Director for ICT Support (DICTS)-Mr. Samuel Mugabi, Deputy Chief – Public Relations-Ms. Betty Kyakuwa, Deputy Chief Security Officer-Mr. Musa Mulindwa and other university officials.

The proceedings of the Press Conference follow below;

Vice Chancellors’ Press Statement

Good morning colleagues, members of the press,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to this important media briefing, where we share compelling findings from two groundbreaking studies that reflect Makerere University‘s ongoing commitment to impactful research, innovation, and community transformation.

The first is a pioneering initiative led by the Infectious Diseases Institute—the IDI Medical Drone Programme. This project explores the use of drone technology to deliver lifesaving HIV medications and test samples to hard-to-reach populations, particularly in Kalangala District and the West Nile region. The study demonstrates how drones can overcome logistical barriers, reduce costs, and enhance access to critical healthcare in some of Uganda’s most underserved communities.

The second study is the Kampala Status Summary 2023 on Road Safety Risk Factors, conducted under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. This collaborative effort between the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and our Trauma, Injury, and Disability Unit here at Makerere University presents over two years of data on vehicle speed and helmet use in Kampala. It provides vital insights into the human behaviours and systemic gaps contributing to road traffic injuries and fatalities—particularly among vulnerable road users. The study also offers evidence-based recommendations for enforcement, planning, and public health messaging aimed at making Kampala’s roads safer for all.

We are proud to support this kind of research that not only advances knowledge but also drives tangible improvements in public health and safety.

Before I invite the researchers to present their findings, allow me to briefly highlight some transformative developments in the areas of academic registry and ICT advancement here at Makerere University:

  1. Digital Certification of Academic Transcripts:
    • Alumni can now certify their transcripts digitally through the Makerere Academic Records System (Mak-ARS https://makars.mak.ac.ug/), eliminating the need for physical visits. This user-friendly platform allows access from anywhere in the world, supported by comprehensive video tutorials and public communications.
  2. Digital Supervision of Graduate Students
    • We have introduced the Research Information Management System (Mak-RIMS), piloted at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, to streamline the supervision of Master’s and PhD research. This initiative enhances accountability, timely feedback, and is now being rolled out university-wide to improve graduation rates.
  3. Inclusive eLearning and Smart Classrooms
    • Through support from development partners and the Government of Uganda, we are establishing multimedia studios and smart classrooms across our colleges. These state-of-the-art facilities are designed to produce professional, accessible learning content, including tools tailored for students with visual and auditory disabilities. This aligns with our goal of equitable, globally competitive education.
  4. Launch of the AI Laboratory at CoCIS:
    • The newly launched Artificial Intelligence Laboratory will spearhead the development of AI-enabled solutions tailored to Uganda’s socio-economic needs, including localized assistive eLearning tools and context-sensitive curriculum development.

These initiatives are part of our broader vision to transform Makerere University into a research-led, inclusive, and globally relevant institution.

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Prof. Aina Visits Mak, Evaluates CECAP II Progress

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Prof. Omotade Akin Aina (Left) receives the Makerere Souvenir Book from Prof. Tonny Oyana as Prof. Julius Kikooma (2nd Right) and Mr. Charles Lwanga (Right) witness. Prof. Omotade Akin Aina-Carnegie Corporation of New York meeting to discuss progress of Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP) phase II, which focuses on fostering academic development and research among early-career academics, 23rd May 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Senior Program Director, Higher Education and Research in Africa, International Program, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Prof. Omotade Akin Aina on 23rd May 2025 visited Makerere University during his short trip to Kampala. Prof. Aina was received on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe by Prof. Tony Oyana, Principal of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS).

During his visit, Prof. Aina met with the Project Implementation Committee, representatives from the Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP) phase I Fellowship Cohort, and current Fellows of phase II. The meeting discussed the progress of CECAP II, which focuses on fostering academic development and research among early-career academics.

Left to Ritght: Dr. Jesca Nakavuma and Prof. Julius Kikooma alongside Prof. Omotade Akin Aina during the meeting. Prof. Omotade Akin Aina-Carnegie Corporation of New York meeting to discuss progress of Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP) phase II, which focuses on fostering academic development and research among early-career academics, 23rd May 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Left to Ritght: Dr. Jesca Nakavuma and Prof. Julius Kikooma alongside Prof. Omotade Akin Aina during the meeting.

CECAP II is being implemented by Makerere University in collaboration with four other Ugandan public universities, including; Busitema University, Gulu University, Kyambogo University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza, the Project Principal Investigator was represented at the meeting by the Director of Graduate Training, Prof. Julius Kikooma.

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Directorate of Graduate Equips Schools and Colleges with Training in Philosophy of Methods

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By Moses Lutaaya

The Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has equipped several Senior ranking lecturers with expert knowledge in a Training of Trainers’ workshop on “Philosophy of Methods”.

In his remarks at the opening of a 3-day training workshop at Level4 Conference Hall – Senate Building, the Director of Graduate Training Prof. Julius Kikooma said, “The teaching of Philosophy of Methods gives all participants the fundamentals to extend knowledge to other learners, hence its importance in upholding the Makerere University values.”

Kikooma urged and challenged the participants to also attend and actively participate in the follow up of learners’ training of students, stating that the PhD students need support as the directorate continues to coordinate the curriculum of PhD by-research that was approved by the senate recently.

“To holistically implement the senate approved PhD curriculum, we are coordinating capacity building trainings of all stake holders in a structured approach with the different units of the University. Many more trainings including Training of Trainers in advanced research methods course are on the way.”

He further urged the participants to be intentional in their teaching profession and in whatever they were doing, adding “Apart from focusing on practices as teachers and researchers, we can engage in wider philosophical debates in our research areas so that we are relevant in the society and in the empowerment of PhD research students.”

 The participants for the Philosophy of Methods training were from College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University Business School among others.

During the same training, Dr. Dickson Kanakulya stressed the need to train senior lecturers in the Philosophy of Methods, saying, “The biggest connection is that societal problems require concrete research to find solutions. Our challenge in Africa is that we employ a short barrow approach to find solutions to problems. This cannot work. We need consistent researchers to solve problems. Lasting solutions to societal issues can only be got through training such as Philosophy of Methods, where researchers come up with new models for societal solutions.”

Prof. Julius Kikooma pose for a photo with participants and facilitators.

Dr. Kanakulya said that Makerere University remains the biggest research University in Africa and philosophy of Methods helps to come up with good research tools that produce good research outputs. “Research has shown that the higher the number of PhD researchers in any given country, the higher the levels of development of that country e.g. the USA, China etc., adding that research is not limited to only medicinal or agricultural related issues.”

He said philosophy of methods, encourages philosophical creativity in research, “It is meant to bring out philosophical generation of concepts, theories and ideas. It is meant to encourage students to question the existing philosophical assumptions and status quo in a given field of knowledge such that new philosophical concepts are created.”

 For successful rollout of government programs like the National Development Plan 4, Dr. Kanakulya said that Philosophy of Methods training needs to be integrated into such systems. “Philosophy of Methods focuses on ethical thinking aspects. For example, for a better rollout of the Parish Development Model, we need implementers to be ethical.” He added.

 Prof. Sulait Tumwiine, the associate Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at MUBS said, “This is a discussion where new ideas are shared to guide and gauge applicability in the current knowledge diversity coupled with lots of technological development including Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT.”

He added, “As professors of Universities, we need to understand how we leverage on what comes up so that it does not take our space, but also appreciate how we can support growth of knowledge. The Philosophy of Methods training is the answer.”

 Dr. Jim Spire Ssentongo highlighted that Philosophy uses more of the critical mind than Science. He added that philosophy is more of speculation of the mind.

“Sustainability of philosophy Education encourages us to continue training. Philosophy being the oldest discipline retained special status in the academia as a pinnacle of pursuit of knowledge. All disciplines have major elements of philosophy citing examples in the philosophy of Mathematics and Physics.

Dr. Spire added, “If you do not understand philosophy, you cannot deeply investigate anything because philosophy is the reality of understanding everything. Philosophy is the basis of understanding what knowledge is and how it is arrived at.”

Also participating in the workshop was Prof. Joseph Ntaayi from MUBS, in his remarks he said PhD students need the philosophy of methods training to understand how to best to create knowledge. He added that ontological and epistemological questions that lead to good research design methods can only be answered by this training.

Dr. Robert Kakuru, a Lecturer in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences said that the Philosophy of Methods training is needed by every graduate student as well as supervisors to critically determine the choice of methods to use in academic research. For example, “If one wants to use a questionnaire as an interview approach, one should understand, why that approach and yet without this training, the why cannot be answered.” He added.

The Philosophy of Methods training was organized by Directorate of Graduate Training with funding support from the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA).

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