Semester Calendar for 2020/2021

Published

4 years ago

October 26, 2021

Elias Tuhereze

Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

To All Students

The Semester dates remain as approved by Senate (30th August 2021 – 29th January 2022).
Finalists and graduate students report on 1st November 2021 to attend physical lectures for two weeks ending on 13th November 2021.
Finalists and graduate students sit for exams for two weeks from 15th to 27th November 2021.
(i) First Year students report for 4 weeks of physical teaching from 1st to 27th November 2021.
(ii) First YEAR Students will be on ODEL mode of teaching from 29th November to 24th December 2021.
(i) Second Year and all other continuing students will be on ODEL mode of teaching and learning from 1st November to 27th November 2021.
ii) Second Year and all other continuing students report on campus for 4 weeks from 27th November to 24th December 2021 of physical teaching and learning.
First Year and all continuing students sit examinations for two weeks from 3rd January 2022 to 15th January 2022.
(i) Recess Term of 2 weeks from 29th November 2021 to 11th December 2021 has been reserved for Group 1 and Group 2 (Medical and Health Sciences, Finalists and Graduate students).
(ii) Recess Term of 2 weeks from 17th January to 29th January 2022 has been reserved for
Group 3 (First Year and all continuing students).

The calendar for Semester One and Two of 2020/2021 Academic Year can be accessed below for ease of reference.

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Alfred Masikye Namoah
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR
October 25, 2021

For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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22 hours ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

BENEFITS

What You’ll Receive:

$2,500 scholarship for community action research
Mentorship & wellness coaching
Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

Apply now

See downloads for details

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

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22 hours ago

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:

Please Note:

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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1 week ago

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).

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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