General

MakRun 2019 Raises Over UGX100Million

Published

7 years ago

September 27, 2019

Mark Wamai

Students enjoy selfie moments with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd Left) along University Road at the conclusion of the 5km route of MakRun2019 on 15th September 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. MakRun2019 raised over UGX100million shillings.

The third edition of the Makerere University Endowment Fund Run (MakRun) 2019 was held on Sunday, 15th September 2019 and with the help of staff, students, well-wishers and corporate companies raised a total of UGX 101,745,000/= (One hundred and one million, seven hundred and fortyfive thousand shillings only) in both cash and pledges.

MakRun 2019 was made possible thanks to support from: dfcu Bank, Post Bank, UBA, Housing Finanice Bank, Coca Cola Beverages Africa and Rwenzori Bottling Company.

"On behalf of Makerere University, MakEF wold like to sincerely thank our sponsors and all those who participated in the Mak Run 2019 for their selfless contribution. The enthusiasm and good will exhibited in the MakRun 2019 gives us hope that our dream of a Students' Centre at Makerere University will one day become a reality. We equally look forward to your kind participation in MakRun 2020 as We Build for the Future" read a statement from Dr. Martin Aliker, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, MakEF.

Please see Downloads for the full statement

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

4 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

General

Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

4 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

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:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

General

Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

5 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download