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Mak 70th Graduation’s Best Overall Student from MUBS

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6 years ago

January 8, 2020

Mark Wamai

Ms. Namukose Rita, best overall and best student in the Humanities of the 70th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Photo credit: MUBS

Ms. Namukose Rita has emerged as the best overall and best student in the Humanities of the 70^th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University slated to run from 14^th to 17^th January 2020. Ms. Namukose obtained a CGPA of 4.92 in the Bachelor of International Business of Makerere University and will graduate during the third session on 16^th January 2020.

This if the fifth consecutive time that MUBS is producing the best overall student. In 2019 during the 69^th Graduation MUBS’ Ms. Namuwaya Hajarah Ali, who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Computing, scored the highest CGPA of 4.94.

On 18th January 2018, Ms. Namyenya Caroline scooped the best overall and best Humanities honours after scoring a CGPA of 4.95 in the Bachelor of Commerce. In 2017, Ms. Sarah Namboozo who graduated with a first class degree in Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a CGPA 4.92 was the best overall and best Sciences student.

During the 66^th Graduation Ceremony of 2016, Mr. Tabani Rashid who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from MUBS scored a CGPA of 4.91, emerging as the best overall and best student in the Humanities.

We congratulate Ms. Namukose Rita upon her exceptional performance and MUBS upon achieving this remarkable feat.

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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February 10, 2026

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For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

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Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

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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.

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