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Call for Applications: Government Sponsorship -Diploma Holders 2021/2022 Academic Year

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Diploma Holders only for admission under the Government Sponsorship Scheme (not exceeding 5% of the intake capacity) to the University Degree Programmes for the 2021/2022 Academic year listed below.  

Each applicant should possess at least a Credit or Second Class or equivalent Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised Institution plus a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiary Passes obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent) . 

A non refundable application fee of Shs.50,000/= (Fifty thousand shillings only) plus the Bank Charge using a Zee pay reference number should be paid to any  bank used by URA before submitting a system generated application form to the Admissions Office, Room 315 Level 3, in the Senate Building, Makerere University.

Certified copies of Diploma Transcripts (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions must be attached to the application forms.   Incomplete application forms shall not be processed.   Details of the Diplomas required for each programme can be viewed on Undergraduate Admissions Notice Board on Level 3, Senate Building, Makerere University and the University website – www.mak.ac.ug

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

Each applicant should also attach a copy of the Birth Certificate to the application form.

The closing date for returning the system generated application forms to the University is Friday 31st May 2021.

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.

Note that:     (i)       Candidates whose Ordinary and Advanced level results are of Grades “Y”, “ Z” “7” and “9” need not apply because they are not eligible for admission, and;

(ii)      Candidates who possess 3rd Class or Pass Diplomas need not apply.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (CHS)

CODE             PROGRAMME

MAM              Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

BDS               Bachelor of Dental Surgery

PHA               Bachelor of Pharmacy

BMR               Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography

BEH               Bachelor of Environmental Health Science

BSB                Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

BBI                Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

BYT                Bachelor of Cytotechnology

NUR               Bachelor of Nursing Science

BSL                Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy

BPT                Bachelor of Optometry

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CAES)

AGR               Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

FST                Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

AGE               Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

AGM               Bachelor of Agribusiness Management

BAR               Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation

HUN               Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

BOF                Bachelor of Science in Forestry

BTH               Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management

BBP                Bachelor of Science in Bio-Processing Engineering

BWE               Bachelor of Science in Water and Irrigation Engineering

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY (CEDAT)

ARC               Bachelor of Architecture

LSG                Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying and Geomatics

ELE                Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

CIV                Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

MEC               Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

SQS               Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying

SLE                Bachelor of Science in Land Economics        

FIN                Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (COBAMS)

STA                Bachelor of Statistics

ECO               Bachelor of Arts in Economics

COE               Bachelor of Commerce

ADM               Bachelor of Business Administration

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (CHUSS)

MUS               Bachelor of Arts in Music

BDF                Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film

SOW              Bachelor of Social Work

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES (CONAS)

SCP                Bachelor of Science (Physical)

SCB                Bachelor of Science (Biological)

SEC                Bachelor of Science (Economics)

BIC                Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

BFS                Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

BSP                Bachelor of Sports Science

BCB                Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology

BPG               Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geo-science and Production

BBT                Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (COCIS)

CSC               Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

BSW               Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

IST                Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, ANIMAL RESOURCES & BIOSECURITY (COVAB)

VET                Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

MLT               Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology

BAP                Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management

SCHOOL OF LAW (SOL)

LAW               Bachelor of Laws

NB:     All applicants for Bachelor of Laws will be required to sit and pass the Pre-entry examinations set by Makerere University.  The advert for Pre-Entry exams will come out in July 2021.

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (MUBS)

COM               Bachelor of Commerce

BBD               Bachelor of Business Administration

BIB                Bachelor of International Business

BLH                Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management

BES                Bachelor of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

BBC                Bachelor of Business Computing

BIM                Bachelor of Office and Information Management

PSM               Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Further details including requirements for each course can be accessed from the documents below:

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Call-DiplomaHolders-GovernmentSponsorship-2021-2022-Academic-YearDownload

1.        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 611 with an affidavit and gazette 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 of a mandatory and non-refundable application fees of Ugx.50,000= (fifty thousand shillings only) at any of the Banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
  8. Print the filled form (system generated) and attach certified copies of your Diploma transcripts, certificates, a passport size photograph and bank slips and submit to Office 315  level 3 Senate Building after payment of application fees.
  9. The application is only complete after paying a the application fees.

 2. WARNING

  •      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.
  •      Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk.
  •      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.

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AAP Africa Office Hosts UiB Research and Innovation Delegation

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Dr. Racheal Ddungu Mugabi (2nd L) poses for a group photo with the Head GAMSU and UiB delegation on 14th May 2026. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), Africa Office hosts delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)'s Division of Research and Innovation, 14th May 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

By Dr. Racheal Ddungu Mugabi

The Alliance for African Partnership, Africa Office, today received a delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)’s Division of Research and Innovation. The visiting team comprised Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, and Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde.

The delegation was officially introduced by Prof. Sylvia Tamale Tamusuza, Head, Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU), together with Dr. Ronald Semyalo (Makerere University coordinator for UiB)

The visit aimed to strengthen institutional collaboration and promote research excellence through international partnerships. The key objectives of the meeting included:

  1. UiB team sharing information and experiences on enhancing success in EU grant acquisition and management.
  2. UiB application support process for Postdoc fellowships at Bergen up to a period of 2 years
  3. AAP Africa Office providing insights into the AAP consortium programs and activities in order to foster collaboration between the AAP consortium and UiB.
L-R: Dr. Ronald Semyalo, Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde, Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga Tamusuza and Dr. Racheal Ddungu during the engagement. Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), Africa Office hosts delegation from the University of Bergen (UiB)'s Division of Research and Innovation, 14th May 2026, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
L-R: Dr. Ronald Semyalo, Emmanuel Ovon Babatunde, Kristin Svartveit, Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, Prof. Sylvia Nannyonga Tamusuza and Dr. Racheal Ddungu during the engagement.

The engagement provided an important platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and exploring opportunities for future collaborative research initiatives between Makerere University, the AAP consortium, and the University of Bergen.

The Author is the Director of the AAP Africa Office

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Call For Abstracts: National Symposium on Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda

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Call For Abstracts: National Symposium on Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda. Submission Deadline: 9th June 2026

Makerere University, in collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Tufts University, and Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community actors to submit abstracts for the National Symposium on:

Climate Migration among Youths in Uganda: Local Voices for Policy Impact

Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2026
Venue: Makerere University Main Hall

The symposium will examine the drivers, patterns, and impacts of climate-induced youth migration in Uganda, while advancing evidence-based and community-informed policy responses.

Theme: Climate-Induced Youth Migration and Urban Futures in Uganda: Evidence, Voices, and Pathways for Action

Submission Deadline: 9th June 2026

Submit Abstracts To: citiesofyouth@musph.ac.ug

Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to contribute research findings, case studies, policy analyses, and practice-based experiences. Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations.

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Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University

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Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University. Photo: Nano Banan 2

Makerere University, in partnership with Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Independent University of Bangladesh, Eduardo Mondlane University, and Pokhara University, with funding from Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), is implementing a project: ‘Co-creating Knowledge for Local Adaptation to Climate Change in LDCs (COLOCAL).

The expected outputs of the project include strengthened educational and research capacity, improved knowledge on inclusive Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and Community Based Adaptation (CBA) including delivering skilled knowledge co-creators, and partnerships to support needs-driven, locally-based and contextually sensitive adaptation. The outputs are anticipated to influence policy, planning and practice around LLA and CBA through collaborative learning and knowledge translation.

In line with targets and activities for 2026/2027, COLOCAL project is offering research support for three (3) Master’s students who have completed their first academic year of taught classes at Makerere University and are interested in undertaking research under one of the following thematic areas. The students MUST have undertaken the course offered under the auspices of the project on Disability, Social Justice and Climate Resilient Development.

Requirements:

  • A first degree from a reputable university in a field related to the focus of the project
  • Ugandan citizen below 35 years
  • Good command of English (spoken and written)
  • Demonstrated interest in inclusive and climate resilient development
  • Evidence of practical experience in conducting relevant research during and after undergraduate level
  • Evidence of full payment of all university fees for the first academic year
  • The Masters programme being undertaken MUST have explicit content on climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Special consideration will be given to students with disabilities, financial challenges, students from ethnic minority groups, internally displaced students, among others

Scholarship and study/research conditions

Availability to complete all research activities in a maximum of 10 months.

Scope of the scholarship

The project will specifically cover stipends and support for field activities only. Support with tuition fees, for the research year, will be provided for students who will complete and submit the research thesis for examination within 10 months from the date of receiving the scholarship offer letter.

How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit the following documents: Application letter, research concept note of not more than 2 pages, academic transcripts/certificates, an updated CV (including contacts of at least two referees) and two recommendation letters.

Send applications via email to: colocal.caes@mak.ac.ug, not later than 20th May, 2026. This contact can as well be used for inquiries, where necessary.

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