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Call for Applications: Admissions to Postgraduate Programmes 2021/2022

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized and chartered university/institution at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Ugandan Certificate of Education with at least five passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes and one subsidiary pass obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).
Sponsorship:
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.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES(https://caes.mak.ac.ug)
1 PGD Environmental Impact Assessment
2 MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education
3 MSc. in Crop Science
4 MSc. in Animal Science
5 MSc. in Agricultural Engineering
6 MSc. in Soil Science
7 Master of Agribusiness Management
8 MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
9 MSc. in Food Science & Technology
10 MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
11 MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition
12 MSc.in Forestry and Biodiversity Management
13 MSc.in Disaster Risk Management
14 Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning
15 MSc.in Agroforestry and Community Development
16 Master of Geographical Sciences
17 MSc. Food Safety and Quality Management
18 Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources
19 MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics
20 MSc. in Applied Meteorology

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES(https://chuss.mak.ac.ug)
21 PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development
22 PGD in Social Justice (Nsamizi Inst. of Social Dev’ t)
23 PGD (Guidance and Counselling)
24 M.A. in Human Rights
25 M.A.in Philosophy
26 M.A. in Applied Ethics
27 M.A. in Journalism and Communication
28 M.A. in History
29 M.A. in Music
30 M.A.in Literature
31 M.A. in Religious Studies
32 M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies
33 M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika National Seminaries)
34 M.A. in African Languages
35 M.A. in Linguistics
36 M.A. in Gender Studies
37 M.A. in Public Administration & Management
38 M.A. in Sociology
39 M.A. in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies
40 M.A. in Rural Development
41 Master of Social Work
42 M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
43 Master of Organizational Psychology
44 M.A. in Counselling
45 MSc. in Clinical Psychology
46 M.PhiI/PhD in Social Studies

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES(https://cis.mak.ac.ug)
47 PGD in Information Technology
48 PGD in Computer Science
49 PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering
50 PGD in Information Systems
51 MSc. in Computer Science
52 Master of Information Technology
53 MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering
54 MSc. in Information Systems
55 MSc. in Information Science
56 MSc. in Records and Archives Management

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES(https://bams.mak.ac.ug)
57 PGD in Demography
58 PGD in Statistics
59 M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning
60 M.A. in Economic Policy Management
61 M.A in Economics
62 Master of Business Administration
63 Master of Statistics
64 MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health
65 MSc. in Quantitative Economics
66 Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services)
67 Master in Public Infrastructure Management (Block week Modular)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES(https://cees.mak.ac.ug)
68 PGD in Education
69 PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College)
70 Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
71 Master of Adult and Community Education
72 Master of Instructional Design and Technology
73 Master of Education,

Tracks:
a) Educational Management,
b) Foundations of Education,
c) Educational Policy and Planning
d) Early Childhood Education and Development,
e) Language and Literature Education,
f) Social Science and Humanities Education,
g) Science Education
74 Master of Higher Education,

Tracks:
a) Leadership and Management
b) Teaching and Learning
c) Research and Innovation

SCHOOL OF LAW(https://law.mak.ac.ug)
75 Master of Laws

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES(https://chs.mak.ac.ug)
76 M. Med: Internal Medicine
77 M.Med: Family Medicine
78 M.Med: Emergency Medicine
79 M.Med: Neurosurgery
80 M.Med: Microbiology
81 M.Med: Ophthalmology
82 M.Med: Paediatrics and Child Health
83 M.Med: Pathology
84 M.Med: Psychiatry
85 M.Med: Radiology
86 M.Med: Ear, Nose &Throat
87 M.Med: Surgery
88 M.Med: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
89 M.Med: Anaesthesia
90 M.Med: Orthopaedics
91 MSc. in Medical Illustration
92 MSc. in Human Anatomy
93 MSc. in Pharmacology
94 MSc. in Physiology
95 MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
96 MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
97 MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Mgt
98 MSc. in Pharmacognosy
99 MSc.in Health Professions Education (Distance)
100 MSc.in Biostatistics
101 Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health)
102 Master of Public Health (Full Time)
103 Master of Public Health (Distance)
104 Master of Health Services Research
105 Master of Public Health Nutrition
106 Master of Public Health Disaster Management
107 Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics
108 Master of Health Informatics
109 Master of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) 
110 Master of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation
111 Master of Science in Bioinformatics
112 MSc.in Palliative Care (Tenable at the Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES(https://cns.mak.ac.ug)
113 MSc. in Physics
114 MSc. in Chemistry
115. MSc. in Botany

Tracks: 
a) Molecular Biology & Genetics
b) Natural Resources Ecology & Conservation
c) Plant Taxonomy & Biosystematics
d) Microbiology & Plant Pathology
e) Plant Physiology
116 MSc. in Zoology

Tracks: 
a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
b) Entomology
c) Parasitology
d) Wildlife Ecology and Management
117 MSc. in Geology 
118 MSc. in Biochemistry
119 MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences
120 MSc. Mathematics
121 MSc. Applied Mathematics

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY(https://cedat.mak.ac.ug)
122 PGD in Construction Project Management
123 PGD in Urban Planning and Design
124 MSc. in Mechanical Engineering
125 Master of Architecture
126 MSc. in Renewable Energy
127 MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development
128 MSc. in Civil Engineering
129 MSc. in Urban Planning & Design 
130 MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology
131 MSc. in Power Systems Engineering
132 MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering
133 MSc. in Construction Management
134 M.A. in Fine Art

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, ANIMAL RESOURCES AND BIOSECURITY(https://covab.mak.ac.ug)
135 PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management
136 Master of Veterinary Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production)
137 MSc. in Molecular Biology
138 MSc. in Veterinary Pathology
139 Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
140 Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management
141 MSc.in International Infectious Diseases Management
142 MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management.

Tracks: 
a) Wildlife Clinical Medicine
b) Wildlife Resource Management
c) Aquatic Health Management
143 MSc.in Livestock Development and Management
Tracks:
a) Livestock Sector Planning and Management
b) Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL(https://mubs.mak.ac.ug)
144 Master of Business Administration
145 MSc. in Accounting and Finance
146 MSc. in Marketing
147 Master of Human Resource Management
148 MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
149 MSc. in Leadership and Governance
150 MSc. in Entrepreneurship
151 M.A. in Economic Policy Management
152 Master of International Business 
153 Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
154 Master of Business Administration (Modular)
155 MSc. in Banking & Investment Management
156 Master of Energy Economics and Governance 

PHD DEGREES BY RESEARCH ONLY:

All Colleges offer PhD degrees by Research. Applicants for PhD by research should have a Master’s degree in a field relevant to their area of further studies. Applicants will be required to submit on-line applications their applications on line any time in Room 410, Level 4 with a synopsis. For further information, please visit our website http://rgt.mak.ac.ug check on applying.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Diplomas                             –         One Academic Year

Masters degrees (full time)                        –         Two Academic Years

Masters degrees (part time)                       –         Three – Four Academic Years

Masters of Medicine                                 –         Three Academic Years

Master of Public Health (Day)                   –         Two Academic Years

Master of Public Health (Distance)            –         Three to Five Academic Years

PhD (Provisional Admission)                               –         One Academic Year (Maximum)

PhD (Full Admission)                                         –         Three Academic Years

PhD/MD/LLD (full time)                          –         Three Academic Years

PhD/MD/LLD (part time)                         –         Five Academic Years

Application Procedure

Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL https://admissions.mak.ac.ug and generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) by following the guide below.

2. Sign up 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.

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 appl icant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate scheme i.e. Postgraduate and Taught PhD or PhD Research

6. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button7. 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 2 copies of the filled biodata form and attach 2 certified copies of your academic documents, 2 copies of all other relevant academic documents, 2 passport photos and the three referees’ letters of recommendation.

9. Submit in office No. 307; level 3 Senate Building Or email scanned copies of the mentioned documents to drgt(@)rgt.mak.ac.ug. 

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

i) Go the payment reference site: https//:payments.mak.ac.ug

ii) Fill in your name;

iii) Fill in your email;

iv) Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next

v) Click on the option number;

vi) Application fee = Ugx 50,000 (East African applicants) or UGX 151,500 (International Applicants)

vii) the pay reference number

viii) Go to the Bank and payFor foreign applicants, application fees can be transferred either by EFT or any other means in UGX to a designated URA collection account in Bank of Uganda as follows:

  • Account Name: UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY COLLECTIONS
  • Account No: 003410158000002
  • Swift Code: UGBAUGKAU

10. Strictly observe the closing date of Friday, 28th May, 2021.

11. All Applicants for Master of Laws (LLM) will do a Graduate Admission Test (GAT) consisting of an oral Interview and written test on dates and other requirements to be communicated by the School.

12. All Applicants for Master of Business Administration (College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School) will do a GMAT test on dates to be communicated by College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School respectively.

13. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants for Master of Public Infrastructure Management (MPIM) must have “Proven professional experience of at least 2 years at managerial/supervisory level or policy-decision making position in a government, parastatal organ,international organisation or non-governmental organisation” Applicants should attach a 2- page short CV and referee recommendations.

14. Detailed information about the Programmes’ admission requirements, content and regulations can be obtained from College Websites or contact the Principals/College Registrars of the respective Colleges and Schools.

 Further details including tuition fees can be found in the attached document below. 

Alfred Masikye Namoah

ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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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).

Sponsorship:

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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Simon Mungudit: Mak’s Best Performing Male Science Student & Rising Star in Petroleum Geoscience

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Simon Mungudit emerged the best performing male science student this year. He is set to graduate from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on 24th February 2026 in the Freedom Square.

At just 24 years old, Simon Mungudit from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) has etched his name in the academic history of Makerere University, having emerged as the overall best male student in the Sciences, an achievement earned through perseverance, discipline, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence.

Mungudit is set to graduate during 76th graduation ceremony scheduled for 24th to 27th February 2026, having attained a CGPA of 4.76 in the Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience and Production. His academic interests-Reservoir Engineering, Petrophysics, and Drilling-reflect a deep understanding of the subsurface sciences that power modern energy systems.

Early Life and Journey to Academic Excellence

Born to Mr. Owor Thomas, a Game Ranger with the Uganda Wildlife Authority at Murchison Falls National Park, and Ms. Lilly Obewun Grace of Akuru Bridge Village, Nyaravur Sub-County in Nebbi District, Mungudit’s journey to academic excellence began far from the lecture halls of Makerere. At Karuma Primary School, Mungudit scored 12 aggregates in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), setting the pace for his future success. He proceeded to St. Daniel Comboni College, Nebbi, where he attained 14 aggregates in 8 subjects at O’ Level. He then joined Namilyango College, one of the best secondary schools in Uganda, where he studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and scored 19 points, results that secured him government sponsorship to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience and Production at Makerere University.

Gratitude to his mentors and sponsors

Behind these milestones lies a story of humility, gratitude and opportunity. Mungudit credits his parents for supporting his primary and O’ Level education and expresses gratitude to TotalEnergies, which provided a full bursary for his A’ Level studies, covering tuition, upkeep, and medical care. He also acknowledges the Government of Uganda for sponsoring his university education, a factor he says motivated him to excel.

At Makerere, Mungudit thrived in an environment that blended rigorous academics with mentorship. He pays tribute to his lecturers, particularly Dr. Arthur Batte, Head, Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies, for their unwavering commitment to nurturing students and pushing them to excel.

“I always aimed to excel,” Mungudit says. “Together with a few colleagues, we formed a group and held discussions on a daily. This, coupled with a conducive study environment, prayer, and discipline, enabled us to attain excellent grades.”

Dr Arthur Batte describes Mungidit as a humble yet very intelligent student.

Achievements and Professional Experience

Beyond academics, Mungudit consistently demonstrated expertise in petroleum engineering. In 2024, he led a team that won the Reservoir Modelling Challenge, organized by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Makerere University Chapter, earning prize money and a sponsored field trip to the Tilenga Project courtesy of COSL. He was First Runner-Up in the Petro Bowl competitions of 2023 and 2025, a highly competitive petroleum knowledge quiz organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Uganda Section. He served as a Student Officer for the SPE Makerere University Chapter in 2023, and in 2024, he chaired the Organizing Committee of the SPE Annual Students’ Technical Conference and Exhibition, helping bridge the gap between academia and industry.

His learning extended beyond the classroom. During his internship, he worked with TotalEnergies, where he applied petrophysics skills to analyze gas-while-drilling data for formation evaluation, hands-on exposure that sharpened his professional competence. At Makerere University, he mastered PetroMod 2018, a critical software tool in oil and gas exploration. After completing his studies in June 2025, Mungudit trained with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), participating in the 2D seismic acquisition in the Kasurubani Block in Buliisa and Hoima districts.

Mungudit currently works as the Special Projects Coordinator for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Uganda Section Student Liaison Committee.

Future Plans

Mungudit hopes to work in the oil and gas industry in the upstream sector as a geoscientist. He also plans to pursue further studies in petroleum engineering.

From a village in Nebbi to the forefront of petroleum geoscience, Mungudit’s story is one of an opportunity seized and potential realized. It is a testament to what is possible when talent meets support, and when determination is guided by faith, mentorship, and service. As Uganda’s oil and gas sector continues to evolve, Mungudit stands as a symbol of the skilled, principled professionals poised to shape its future.

The CoNAS fraternity congratulates Mungudit on this noble achievement.

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Press Statement: Makerere 76th Graduation Ceremony

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) presents one of the printed batches of transcripts the Registrar College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)-Ms. Ruth Iteu Eyoku (2nd Right) as Right to Left: DVCAA-Prof. Sarah Ssali, AR-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Ms. Prossy Nakayiki witness on 28th January 2026. Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing on the 76th Graduation due to be held 24th-27th February 2026 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University’s 76th graduation ceremony will be held from February 24th – 27th, 2026, at the Makerere University Freedom Square, starting at 8.30am. During the 76th graduation ceremony, we shall confer degrees and award certificates to 185 PhDs, 2034 Masters, 6,043 bachelors, 137 postgraduate diplomas and 33 diplomas.

I am proud to announce that in comparison to the 75th graduation, we have registered a 30% growth in graduate student output. This is a result of our strategic decision to prioritize graduate education per our research-led agenda.

I also wish to announce that the transcripts have been finalized and are ready for pick up. Today, I am handing over the ready transcripts to the College principals and can be picked up from respective Colleges even before the graduation ceremony.

Important to Note:

In preparation for the graduation ceremony, the University wishes to note the following:

  1. Pre-graduation clearances
    Graduands are reminded to clear all necessary payments such as tuition and all graduation
    fees. It is also important to check with your College to ensure your name is on the graduation
    list and all mandatory clearances with university officials have been finalized. Note and
    internalize the graduation schedule (attached) to know which day you are graduating.
  2. Securing the graduation gowns
    Graduation gowns will be issued starting from 2nd February 2026 from the University Hall (Dinning Hall), Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm. To collect your gown, check and ensure your name appears on the Senate Graduation list, present your student number or National ID, and proof of payment for the gown.
  3. Security requirements
    • Attendance: For each day of graduation, entrance to the graduation ground will be by invitation only. Graduands will be issued with invitation cards which permits two guests per graduand. Do not come with more than two people or they will not be allowed access to the graduation venue. Graduands are encouraged to arrive to settle at the Freedom Square by 7am on graduation day to for a seamless flow of planned activities including the necessary security checks.
    • Prohibited items: Prohibited items include firearms, sharp instruments like mirrors and knives, alcohol, cell or batteries and chemicals, canned food and drinks, laptops, flashes and hard disks, radios including pocket radios, bottled drinks, cameras, large bags or any other heavy items.
    • Media: All media and journalists who wish to cover the ceremony must be pre-accredited by the Makerere University Public Relations office or they will not be allowed to access the ceremony venue. The access point for accredited media personnel will be the Senate Building.
    • Parking: There will be two designated parking areas; Rugby Grounds for those coming through the Eastern and Main Gate; and the second one is the Makerere University Main Grounds at Makerere College School. For VVIPs, VIPs and procession parking will be at CTF1, Directorate of Legal parking, St Francis and St Augustine parking, JICA and Senate Building.
    • Access Control: To ease traffic flow and management, the University has planned three access points to the graduation venue: the School of Social Sciences, Senate Building and the University Swimming Pool.
  4. For help and inquiries
    • Starting February 2, 2026, the Academic Registrar ’s Office and Graduation Committee will set up an information tent outside the Senate Building to provide guidance and handle all inquiries pertaining to graduation.


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