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Re-advert: Undergraduate admissions 2019/2020

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, South Sudan and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes listed below under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2019/2020 academic year

Each applicant should:

EITHER

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at advanced level (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. (For day programmes only candidates who sat A' Level in 2018, 2017 and 2016 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A Level. (detailed weighting system for programmes to be offered by Makerere University for the 2019/2020 academic year can be viewed on the undergraduate admissions office noticeboard OR
Hold at least a second class/credit (or equivalent classification) diploma or otherwise as specified in the diploma holders’ requirements from a recognised chartered institution, relevant to the programme applied for. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding institutions and one passport size photograph must be submitted to Office 315 level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.
of the Diploma holders' admission requirements for the 2019/2020 academic year can be viewed on the Notice Board of the Undergraduate Admissions Office 

OR

BE A GRADUATE FROM A RECOGNISED CHARETERED UNIVERSITY. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photography MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.
The following are the programmes have available slots

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CAES)
DAY PROGRAMME
BBP Bachelor of Science in Bio-Processing Engineering 4 Years
BAX BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL INNOVATION (EXTERNAL) 4 Years

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (CHUSS)

DAY PROGRAMME(S)

ARS BACHELOR OF ARTS (ARTS) 3 Years
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES (CEES)

EXTERNAL PROGRAMMES
BED BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BED – for Practicing Dip. Holder Teachers only) 3 Years
COX BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 4 Years
SCX BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (EXTERNAL) 4 Years
BYW BACHELOR OF YOUTH IN DEVELOPMENT WORK 3 Years
 

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES (CONAS)
DAY PROGRAMMES
SCB BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BIOLOGICAL 3 Years 
SCP BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – PHYSICAL 3 Years
SEC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ECONOMICS 3 Years

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, ANIMAL RESOURCES AND BIOSECURITY (VET)
AFRISA – SPEDA – COVAB PROGRAMMES (DAY)
BLB BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL LIVESTOCK AND BUSINESS 3 Years
(WITH OPTIONS FOR SPECIALIZATION IN YEAR TWO)

(i) Dairy Industry & Business
(ii) Poultry Industry & Business
(iii) Feed Industry & Business
(iv) Leather Industry & Business
(v) Commercial Insects & Wildlife Industry
(vi) Ranching & Meat Industry

6 UP-COUNTRY CAMPUS (JINJA – MAKERERE UNIVERSITY)

DAY PROGRAMMES
CSJ  BACHELOR SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 3 Years
BSJ  BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Years
DVJ BACHELOR OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 3 Years
BHJ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 3 Years
ADJ BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years
COJ BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 3 Years
ECJ BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS 3 Years
DEJ BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 3 Years
ARJ BACHELOR OF ARTS (with the following subjects; History, Geography, Religious Studies, Literature, Languages, Philosophy and Organisational studies) 3 Years

AFTERNOON PROGRAMMES
JCA BACHELOR SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 3 Years
BIA BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Years
JDA BACHELOR OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 3 Years

BJA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 3 Years
JAA BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years
JOA BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 3 Years
JEA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS 3 Years
BDA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 3 Years
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (MUBS)

UP-COUNTRY CAMPUSES (MUBS)

1 ARUA

EVENING PROGRAMMES Year of Study
BSU BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years
PSU BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MGT. 3 Years
EEA BACHELOR OF ENTREPRENUERSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS MGT 3 Years
ASA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING 3 Years
2 JINJA

DAY PROGRAMMES
HSJ BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Years
CRJ BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MGT. 3 Years
BRC BACHELOR OF CATERING AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT 3 Years
BRJ BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years
BJO BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 3 Years
BEJ BACHELOR OF ENTREPRENUERSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS MGT 3 Years
BBJ BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COMPUTING 3 Years
BJS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING 3 Years
 
EVENING PROGRAMMES
HSO BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Years
BRO BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years
CRO BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 Years
BJJ BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 3 Years
JBB BACHELOR OF ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MGT 3 Years
BJB BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COMPUTING 3 Years

3 MBARARA

DAY PROGRAMMES
HNM BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Years
CMM BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 3 Years 
PMM BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MGT. 3 Years
BMM BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years
BMA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING 3 Years
MTM BACHELOR OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 3 Years

EVENING PROGRAMME(S)
BNM BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years 

4 MBALE

DAY PROGRAMMES
BML BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Years
PML BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MGT. 3 Years
HML BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Years

Nb: Note that each student shall be required to pay non-refundable functional fees in addition to the tuition fees as follows:

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY (FUNCTIONAL FEES) (Tuition Fees per Semester in UGX)
Ugandans E. Africans & S. Sudan                    Internationals

(a) Semester One Shs.860,954/=                   Shs.1,516,253

(b) Semester Two Shs.132,250/=                   Shs.132,250

(c ) National Council for Higher Education Fees (Per Year) All Students Shs.20,000/=

NB: Internship/Field Attachment Fee of Shs.100,000/= Per Semester is payable in Year I, Semester I and II for Administrative Costs.

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (FUNCTIONAL FEES)
                                                        Ugandans E. Africans & S. Sudan            Internationals

Semester One and Two (paid once)              Shs.761,900/=                              USD.596

(b) National Council for Higher Education Fees (Per Year) Shs.20,000/=

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (Up Country Study Centres) –

FUNCTIONAL FEES

                                                        Ugandans E. Africans & S. Sudan            Internationals
(a) Semester One and Two                          Shs.761,900/=                                USD.596

(b) National Council for Higher Education Fees (Per Year) Shs.20,000/=

1 HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION IS ONLINE FOR ALL APPLICANTS BUT DIPLOMA/DEGREE HOLDERS AND INTERNATIONALS WILL HAVE TO SUBMIT CERTIFIED COPIES OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AND CERTIFICATES AND A PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH TO OFFICE 315, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING.

(b) OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY 

NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE OF SHS.50,000/= FOR UGANDANS, EAST AFRICAN AND S. SUDAN APPLICANTS OR $75 OR EQUIVALENT FOR

INTERNATIONALS, UGX.281,250= PLUS BANK CHARGE OF UGX2,750/=

SHOULD BE PAID FROM THE FOLLOWING BANKS:

(a) ANY STANBIC BANK – MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT- 9030005866749

(b) ANY DFCU – MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT- 01083500181477

(c ) ANY CENTENARY – MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT- 3740300001

(d) ANY POST BANK – MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT- 630037000063

(e ) ANY UBA BANK – MUC – FEES COLLECTION ACCOUNT- 1006000018

  1. CANDIDATES WHO HOLD GRADES X, Y, Z, 7 AND 9 OF 'O'LEVEL RESULTS SHOULD NOT APPLY BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION.
  2. DIPLOMA HOLDER APPLICANTS WHO HOLD CLASS THREE (3) DIPLOMA CERTIFICATES OR PASS DIPLOMAS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT APPLY, EXCEPT WHERE STATED IN THE DIPLOMA HOLDERS REQUIREMENTS.

2 MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USER GUIDE

1 Applicants should access the Institution's Admissions URL http://admissions.mak.ac.ug

2 Signup using full name, e-mail and Mobile No. 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

Office 301 with an affidavit supporting the name change.

  1. A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
  2. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  3. To fill a form the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the running scheme..

6 Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on "Pay for Form" button

7 Make a payment at any of the following Banks:

(a) Stanbic Bank
(b) Post Bank
(c) Centenary Bank
(d) DFCU Bank
(e ) UBA Bank

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:

  1. Dail *272*6# on either Mtn or Airtel
  2. Select option 3-Admission
  3. Select option 3-Pay Fees
  4. Enter reference number obtained from Application portal
  5. Details of Application form will be confirmed
  6. Enter PIN to confirm payment

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING WILL BE FRIDAY 28th JUNE, 2019.

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Uhuru Kenyatta, African Leaders Inspire Youth at Guild Leaders’ Summit

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Second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, keynote address by Former President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 24th April 2025, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

In a vibrant celebration of youth leadership and African unity, Makerere University hosted the Second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit, an event that brought together high-profile dignitaries, student leaders, and international partners for a powerful dialogue on the future of the continent. The summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, served as a rallying point for East Africa’s young leaders to confront Africa’s most urgent challenges—on their own terms and with their own solutions.

A Warm Welcome and Reflections on Makerere’s Legacy

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, welcomed the distinguished guests, who included Former President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Uganda’s Vice President H.E. Jessica Alupo, former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda, Justice Simon Byabakama, Hon. Mathew Rukikaire, and European Union Deputy Ambassador Mr. Guillaume Chartrain, among others.

In his address, Prof. Nawangwe reflected on Makerere’s deep historical ties to East Africa’s liberation and development movements. He reminded the audience that Makerere University has been a crucible for the continent’s leadership, stating:

“Jomo Kenyatta was the first person to receive a degree from Makerere when, in 1963, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by then Chancellor Julius Nyerere. All freedom fighters in East Africa studied at Makerere.”

H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta is received upon arrival at Makerere University by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. Second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, keynote address by Former President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 24th April 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta is received upon arrival at Makerere University by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe.

Building on this rich history, Prof. Nawangwe affirmed the university’s current mission to tackle pressing continental issues. “Today,” he said, “Makerere is committed to addressing Africa’s challenges—climate change, disease, poverty, food security, conflict resolution, and economic development. But we cannot do this alone.”

He echoed sentiments later shared by the keynote speaker, stressing that Africa must no longer depend on external interventions:

“Foreign agencies will not solve all Africa’s problems. It is our young people who must step forward and lead the change.”

Uhuru Kenyatta: “You Are the Last Line of Defence”

In a keynote address that resonated deeply with the students and delegates in attendance, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a bold and urgent call to action for Africa’s youth.

“No one is coming to save us,” Kenyatta declared. “You are the last line of defence in the battle to rescue the heart and soul of Africa.”

H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta (2nd Right) poses for a group photo during the courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor with Left to Right: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Sarah Kagingo and Guild President-H.E. Churchill James Ssentamu. Second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, keynote address by Former President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 24th April 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta (2nd Right) poses for a group photo during the courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor with Left to Right: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Sarah Kagingo and Guild President-H.E. Churchill James Ssentamu.

Positioning today’s youth as the heirs of the continent’s freedom fighters, Kenyatta described the current moment as a new “independence era”—not of political liberation, but of economic and intellectual sovereignty. He urged students to think critically about intra-African trade, which currently accounts for less than 2.5% of global commerce, and to advocate for the removal of internal barriers to trade, innovation, and mobility.

“You are the freedom fighters of this generation,” he said. “Universities must be incubators of change, and students must be the trustees of tomorrow’s Africa.”

Pan-Africanism, Leadership, and Action

Uganda’s Vice President H.E. Jessica Alupo encouraged students to take up the mantle of Pan-Africanism with unwavering commitment. She acknowledged that while the rhetoric of African unity is inspiring, real progress demands more than words:

Left to Right: The Vice President-H.E. Jessica Alupo, Prime Minister Emeritus-Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Hon. Matthew Rukikaire and other dignitaries follow proceedings. Second Annual Guild Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Guild Presidents Leadership Academy, keynote address by Former President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 24th April 2025, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Left to Right: The Vice President-H.E. Jessica Alupo, Prime Minister Emeritus-Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Hon. Matthew Rukikaire and other dignitaries follow proceedings.

“You must embrace the spirit of Pan-Africanism. But it is easy to say these words—the challenge lies in collective implementation.”

She emphasized the importance of action-oriented leadership and urged the youth to harness their creativity, energy, and education for the benefit of the continent.

European Union’s Message: Leadership with Integrity

Representing Team Europe, the EU Deputy Ambassador to Uganda, Mr. Guillaume Chartrain, gave a passionate speech on the values of authentic leadership, integrity, and inclusive development. He praised Makerere University as a space where “intellectual ambition meets civic responsibility” and emphasized that leadership is not about prestige, but purpose:

“Be a leader because of what you want to be—not because of what you want to have,” he said.

Citing former Makerere alumni such as Julius Nyerere and Wangari Maathai, Chartrain called on students to model courage, resilience, and humility:

“True leadership emerges in moments of loss—when resilience, not triumph, becomes the measure of one’s character.”

The EU, he said, remains committed to supporting youth through programs like Erasmus+, the EU Youth Sounding Board, and partnerships with organizations like Faraja Africa Foundation and Restless Development. These initiatives empower youth not as symbols, but as active participants in shaping policy and governance.

The Legacy Continues

Throughout the summit, speakers highlighted the importance of legacy and long-term impact. They challenged young leaders to think not just about the present, but about the systems and institutions they will leave behind. In the words of Former President Kenyatta:

“Leadership is not about the next election. It’s about the next generation.”

The summit ended on a high note, with students invigorated and inspired to lead with purpose. As global support grows less predictable and Africa stands at a crossroads, the message from Makerere was clear: the future of the continent is in the hands of its youth. And as the Guild Leaders’ Summit demonstrated, they are ready.

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Admission Lists for Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship for 2025/2026 AY

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One of the First Class Graduands Shafik Senkubuge (2nd Right) in a group photo with part of the BEHS Class of 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS), 29th January 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2025/2026.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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Call For Applications: AlphaFold Workshop Uganda 2025

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Are you a researcher or student working in protein-related research, structural biology, or bioinformatics?

The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda with support from Google DeepMind, invites researchers and students seeking to integrate AlphaFold into their work to apply for the AlphaFold Workshop to be held at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University-Kampala, Uganda from 16th to 20th June 2025.

Deadline: 30th April 2025

Apply here: AlphaFold Workshop – Uganda 2025

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