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Call for Applications: Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2020/21

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to a three-year BACHELOR OF EDUCATION EXTERNAL (BED) degree programme for the 2020/21 Academic Year.

Requirements:

  1. Each applicant should hold at least a credit or second class diploma in education from a recognised institution, plus UCE with at least 5 passes or its equivalent and UACE with at least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes of the relevant principal subjects or its equivalent. Candidates whose “O” and “A” level results are of grades “Y”, “Z”, “7” AND “9” should not apply because they are not eligible for admission, and candidates who hold 3RD CLASS OR PASS DIPLOMAS need not apply.

  2. A certified copy of diploma academic transcript from the awarding institution must be attached to the application form. Each applicant should also attach a copy of her/his birth certificate to the application form.

NB: Candidates will be responsible for verification of their academic documents from the awarding institutions after admission.

  1. Candidates are warned against submitting forged academic documents as this will lead to automatic cancellation of admission, revocation of award where applicable and prosecution in the courts of law.

The fees payable by Ugandan applicants which are subject to review are as follows:

Tuition Fees – Shs.608,350/= Per Semester

Registration Fee – Shs.132,250/= Per Year

Examination Fee – Shs.132,250/= Per Year

Development Fee – Shs.163,329/= Per Year

Field Attachment Fee – Shs.132,250/= Per Semester For Year One Only

Technology Fee – Shs. 66,125/= Per Year

Research Fee – Shs. 26,450/= Per Year

Library Fees – Shs. 26,450/= Per Year

University Identity Card – Shs.45,000/=

Academic Gown – Shs.21,160/=

Medical Fee – Shs.57,500/= Per Year

Caution – Shs.2,645/=

Guild Fee – Shs.13,225/= Per Year

Senior Common Room Fee – Shs.6,613/= Per Year

Sports Contribution – Shs.19,838/= Per Year

Endowment Fee – Shs.13,225/= Per Year

National Council For Higher Education Fee – Shs. 20,000/= Per Year (Payable to NCHE)

UNSA Subscription Fee – Shs. 2,000/= Per Year (Payable to UNSA)

Available subject combinations for the Bachelor of Education (External) degree programme, for the 2020/2021 Academic Year are as follows:

A. SUBJECTS FOR THOSE WITH SECONDARY BACKGROUND

GEX

HSX

GEX

REX

HSX

REX

GEX

KSX

GEX

LLE

GEX

MUX

HSX

KSX

HSX

LLE

HSK

MUX

REX

KSX

REX

LLE

REX

MUX

ELX

LTX

ELX

KSX

ELX

LLE

LTX

KSX

LTX

LLE

 

 

 

  1. SUBJECTS FOR THOSE TEACHING IN PRIMARY TEACHERS’ COLLEGES AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS

 

LEX

SST

IPS

MAM

DAG

IPS

DAG

MAM

MUX

SST

MUX

LEX

  1. SUBJECTS TO BE OFFERED AS DOUBLE MAIN (SECONDARY)

 

ART & DESIGN

BUSINESS EDUCATION

MUSIC

AGRICULTURE

 

KEY

 

ELX English Language Studies

REX Religious Studies

LTX Literature

MAM Mathematics Primary

GEX Geography

LEX Language Education

HSX History

BUS Business Education

KSX Kiswahili

MUX Music

LLE Luganda

SST Social Studies

DAG Agriculture

IPS Integrated Primary Science

ADE Art & Design

A non-refundable application fee of Shs.50,000/= plus the bank charges using a Zee Pay Reference Number should be paid to any Stanbic Bank, OR DFCU BANK, UBA BANK, POST BANK and CENTENARY BANK before submitting a System Genereated Application Form to the ADMISSION OFFICE (ROOM NO. 315), LEVEL 3, Academic Registrar’s Department in the Senate Building, Makerere University, from where additional information may be obtained.

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 29th May, 2020.

1. HOW TO APPLY

Application will be online using the new AIMS System after getting a pay reference number but you will have to submit certified copies of your Diploma transcripts and certificates and a passport size photograph to Office 315, Level 3 Senate Building after payment of application fees.

2. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USER GUIDE

1. Applicants should access the Institution's Admissions URL https://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.

3. A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.

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

5. 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

(b) Post Bank

(c) Centenary Bank

(d) DFCU Bank

(e) UBA Bank

8. Print the filled form and attache certified copies of your academic documents

2. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER FOR PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES

1. Go to the payment reference site: https://payments.mak.ac.ug
2. Fill in your name;
3. Fill in your email;
4. Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next item
5. Click on the option number;
6. Application fee 50,000/= (Undergraduate) continue and get the pay reference number
7. Go to the Bank and pay
8. Go to Room 315, Senate Building and submit certified copies of your academic documents.

WARNING

(i) Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people's academic documents to support their applications for admission. The consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.

(ii) Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar's Office. Those who buy them do so at their own risk.

(iii) The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agents to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.

Alfred Masikye Namoah
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

10th December 2019

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Press Statement on Ranking

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An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012.

Makerere University has noted with concern the article titled “Mak Drops Marks” published by the Daily Monitor Newspaper on 8th July 2025. The article raises issues that require clarification to ensure accurate information is shared with our stakeholders and the public. We wish to address the following key points: 

1. Misrepresentation of Ranking Data 

The article inaccurately combines the Sub-Saharan African University Rankings and the World University Rankings to portray a misleading performance trend for Makerere University. For clarity, Makerere University was ranked 8th in the 2024 Sub-Saharan African University Rankings. However, the 2025 Sub-Saharan African Rankings have not yet been released, making any comparison with the World University Rankings is misleading. This is a misrepresentation of facts aimed at tarnishing the University’s reputation and causing alarm among stakeholders.

2. Omission of Impact Rankings Achievements 

The article fails to acknowledge Makerere University’s outstanding performance in the 2025 Impact Rankings, which assess contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Makerere University significantly improved its global standing, moving from the 601–800 band in 2024 to the 301–400 band in 2025. Notably, the University ranked 17th globally in Decent Work and Economic Growth and within the 401–600 band for Quality Education. These achievements reflect Makerere’s commitment to societal impact and sustainable development, which the article conspicuously ignores. 

3. Balanced Perspective on World University Rankings 

While Makerere University acknowledges a decline in certain parameters in the World University Rankings, we view these as areas for improvement. At the same time, we celebrate our strengths, including high-quality research output and a robust international outlook, which continue to position Makerere as a leading institution globally. 

Makerere University remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact. We urge our stakeholders and the public to rely on verified information from credible sources and to engage directly with the University for clarity on such matters. We acknowledge the Daily Monitor’s interest in Makerere University and implore them to report more accurately in the future. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Email: pro@mak.ac.ug

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Re-advert: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2025/2026

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under Self Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Each applicant should:

a) Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes, only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2024, 2023 and 2020 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level.

OR

d) Degree from a recognised /Chartered Institution

Further details on the re-advertised programmes , fees structure, and the procedure of submitting applications can be accessed from the document below: 

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Undergraduate Admissions List: Mop-up/Appeals 2025/2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:

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