[L-R] Ms. Salma Nakaryowa - Principal,Lugard Nursery School, Mr. Brian Ssegawa - Member School Management Committee, Mr. Daniel Twesigye -P7 Pupil, Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Joan Ayikoru - P7 Pupil and
Ms. Juliet Nabirye - Headmistress, Makerere University Primary School at Vice Chancellor's office on 18th December 2020.
On Thursday 18th December 2020, a delegation from Makerere University Primary School paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe at the Vice Chancellor’s Office. The delegation led by Mr Brian Ssegawa a Member of School Management Committee Makerere University Primary School, Ms Juliet Nabirye – Headmistress, Ms Salma Nakaryowa – Principal, Lugard Nursery School and two pupils of P.7 Class Joan Ayikoru and Daniel Twesigye.
In a message read by Ayikoru Joan on behalf the Makerere University Primary School to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, pupils and staff at Makerere University Primary School appreciated the committed managerial team put in place, a well vanished school library, tiled classrooms, paved walkways among others.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe listens to Ms Joan Ayikoru reading the message of appreciation from Makerere University Primary School.
“Where would we be, if you did not stand with us! We are, because you are. Makerere University is now shinning because of your efforts as a Vice Chancellor and for the parental love you have for us as children. We are proud of you Proffessor”, Joan said.
Daniel Twesigye later read and presented a message on a wooden flame to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Nawangwe.
The Vice Chancellor was grateful for the message from Makerere University Primary School, he encouraged them to work hard and join Makerere University in future and wished them a merry Christmas.
“If Makerere University is the best university why shouldn’t Makerere University Primary School be the best?” Prof. Nawangwe remarked.
Principal Salma Nakaryowa f Lugard Nursery School( a subsidiary of Makerere University Primary School) moved a vote of thanks to the Vice Chancellor for accepting the delegation meet him and for the support offered to both schools.
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 16th 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 12th 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.
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:
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 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.