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Re-advertisement for Graduate Programmes 2021/2022

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4 years ago

November 18, 2021

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites more applicants 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

1 MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education
2 MSc. in Animal Science
3 MSc. in Soil Science
4 MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
5 MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
6 MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition
7 MSc.in Forestry and Biodiversity Management
8 MSc.in Disaster Risk Management
9 Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning
10 MSc. in Applied Meteorology
11 Master of Geographical Sciences

College of Humanities an Social Sciences

12 PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development
13 PGD Guidance and Counseling
14 M.A. in Human Rights
15 M.A.in Philosophy
16 M.A. in Applied Ethics
17 M.A. in History
18 M.A. in Music
19 M.A.in Literature
20 M.A. in Religious Studies
21 M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies
22 M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Kinyamasika National Seminary)
23 M.A. in African Languages
24 M.A. in Linguistics
25 M.A. in Gender Studies
26 M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
27 Master of Organizational Psychology
28 M.A. in Counseling
29 MSc. in Clinical Psychology

College of Business and Management Sciences

30 PGD in Demography
31 M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning
32 M.A. in Economic Policy Management
33 Master of Business Administration
34 Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services)
35 PGD in Statistics
36 PGD in Demography
37 Master of Statistics
38 MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health
39 MSc. in Quantitative Economics
40 Master in Public Infrastructure Management(Block week Modular)

College of Education and External Studies

41 PGD in Education
42 Master of Instructional Design and Technology
43 Master of Education, Tracks:
a) Foundations of Education,
b) Early Childhood Education and Development,
c) Language and Literature Education,
d) Social Science and Humanities Education,
e) Science Education
44 Master of Higher Education, Tracks:
a) Leadership and Management
b) Teaching and Learning
c) Research and Innovation

College of Natural Sciences

45 MSc. in Physics
46 MSc. in Chemistry
47 MSc. in Botany
Tracks:
a) Molecular Biology & Genetics
b) Natural Resources Ecology & Conservation
c) Plant Taxonomy & Biosystematics
d) Microbiology & Plant Pathology
e) Plant Physiology
48 MSc. in Zoology
Tracks:
a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
b) Entomology
c) Parasitology
d) Wildlife Ecology_ and Management
49 MSc. in Geology
50 MSc. in Biochemistry
51 MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences
52 MSc. Mathematics
53 MSc. Applied Mathematics

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity
54 PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management
55 Master of Veterinary Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production)
56 MSc. in Veterinary Pathology
57 Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management
58 MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management.
Tracks:
a) Wildlife Clinical Medicine
b) Wildlife Resource Management
c) Aquatic Health Management
59 MSc.in Livestock Development and Management
Tracks:
a) Livestock Sector Planning and Management
b) Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety

Makerere University Business School
60 Master of Business Administration – Evening
61 MSc. in Accounting and Finance
62 MSc. in Marketing
63 Master of Human Resource Management
64 MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
65 MSc. in Leadership and Governance
66 MSc. in Entrepreneurship
67 M.A. in Economic Policy Management
68 Master of International Business
69 Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
70 Master of Business Administration (Modular)
71 MSc. in Banking & Investment Management

College of Health Sciences

72 MSc. in Health Professions Education (Distance)

Doctoral Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation

PhD in Educational Management

Application Procedure

Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug and generate a Payment
Reference Number (PRN) by following the guide below.
Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile Number. Please note that your name must be similar to
the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.
A password will be sent to both your email and mobile number.
The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
To fill a form, the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate scheme
i.e. Taught PhD, Masters and Postgraduate Diplomas.
Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button.
Make a payment at any of the following Banks:
(a) Stanbic Bank
(b) Post Bank
(c) Centenary Bank
(d) DFCU Bank
(e) UBA Bank
Print 2 copies of the filled form and attach 2 certified copies of your academic documents, 2 copies
of all other relevant documents, 2 passport photos and the three referees’ letters of recommendation.
Submit in office No. 307, level 3 Senate Building or email scanned copies of the mentioned
documents to drgt@mak.ac.ug
For foreign applicants, application fees can be transferred by EFT or any other means in UGX to designated URA collection account in Bank of Uganda as follows:

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

Strictly observe the closing date of Tuesday, 30th November, 2021
Further details, including fees structure can be accessed by following the link below:

Re-advertisement with details including fees structure 2021/2022 AY

Alfred Masikye Namoah
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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2025 K-POP Festival: Online Auditions

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3 days ago

September 18, 2025

Mak Editor

2025 K-POP Festival, 8th November 2025, Yusuf Lule Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uganda is organizing the 2025 K-POP Festival in Uganda. K-POP stands for Korean Popular Music and this festival will include a K-POP singing or dancing contest open to both individuals and groups. There will be online auditions and a grand festival open to the public.

1. Eligibility

The contest is open to all Ugandans
Participation is as an individual or in a group

2. How to apply

Record a video of yourself of about 3 minutes of dancing or singing to a K-POP song. Upload the video on your Social Media or YouTube with the hashtag #2025KPOPUG and copy and paste the link to the video in the application form at https://han.gl/kE1xN. The application deadline is 17^th October 2025.

The GRAND K-POP FESTIVAL will be held on 8^th November 2025 starting 1:00PM at the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University.

There will also be a K-POP Random Play Dance Event and everyone is invited to participate and watch.

2025-K-POP-Festival-Poster Download

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Makerere University Council and Top Management Convene Strategic Planning Retreat

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4 days ago

September 17, 2025

Betty Kyakuwa

Members of the University Council together with Management in a group photo at consultative meeting towards the formulation of the University’s Strategic Plan 2025/2026–2029/2030.

The Makerere University Council and Top Management have today convened at Speke Resort Munyonyo to deliberate on the University’s Strategic Plan 2025/2026 – 2029/2030. The retreat seeks to align Makerere’s priorities with the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and ensure that all key stakeholders contribute to shaping the institution’s next five years.

Opening the discussions, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, underscored the centrality of planning in the University’s growth trajectory. He called on members of management to actively participate in the drafting of the new strategic plan. Prof. Nawangwe highlighted Makerere’s progress in recent years, noting that the University has drawn a roadmap to becoming a research-led institution, with publications rising from 700 five years ago to 2,000 currently.

He further pointed out the revision of research policies to align with the University’s research agenda, as well as the establishment of innovation hubs that support product development, commercialisation, and intellectual property management. Commending staff for their resilience and success, Prof. Nawangwe congratulated them on winning significant individual grants, some of which now surpass institutional grants. “NDP IV is intended to grow the country tenfold, and I am confident Makerere will make a huge contribution,” he remarked.

In her keynote remarks, the Chairperson of the University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara, described the retreat as a defining moment for Makerere’s role in Uganda’s transformation. She urged the University to move beyond traditional teaching and research, positioning itself as a central driver of national development.

“Our mandate extends beyond academia. The knowledge we generate, the leaders we shape, and the innovations we deliver must directly fuel Uganda’s growth,” Mrs. Magara stated.

She outlined priority national development areas— agro-industrialisation, tourism, mineral-based development, and advances in science and technology—where Makerere’s expertise can make a decisive impact. Emphasising the urgency of challenges such as youth unemployment, climate change, food insecurity, and fragile health systems, she noted that within these lie opportunities for Makerere to lead in testing and scaling solutions.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe.

“This retreat is about discipline and focus. Our strategy cannot be a wish list; it must be a blueprint for measurable national impact,” she said, challenging participants to critically reflect on how Makerere can anchor Uganda’s food security, nurture digital innovators, strengthen health resilience, and raise transformative leaders.

She concluded with a call for boldness and clarity in execution: “The next five years are decisive. Makerere must shift from being a participant in national development to being its strongest driver. What we agree here must position Makerere not only as Uganda’s premier university but also as a trusted national partner and a beacon of Africa’s transformation.”

The retreat involved detailed discussions and contributions from University leaders, aimed at developing a practical and impact-driven strategic plan that cements Makerere’s role in advancing Uganda’s development agenda.

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Makerere University Welcomes New Cohort of 236 Mastercard Foundation Scholars

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4 days ago

September 17, 2025

Mak Editor

By Carol Kasujja Adii and Bernard Buteera

On Thursday, 11th September 2025, there was joy and ululations as Makerere University officially welcomed 236 new Scholars, 206 under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and 30 under the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Collaborative.

This follows the December 2023 renewal of the partnership between Makerere University and the Mastercard Foundation, which will enable 1,000 young women and men to receive quality, inclusive education at Makerere over the next decade.

During the joint scholarship award ceremony held in the Main Building, Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, in remarks delivered by Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, urged scholars to approach the opportunity with diligence and purpose.

“Equip yourself to conquer the world with confidence! Your resilience and ability to think critically will be put to the test. Stay true to your values, the values of Makerere University, and the values of Mastercard Foundation,” Prof. Nawangwe noted.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, the Ag. DVC AA, speaking on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, during the event.

He further cautioned the Scholars to uphold the University’s regulations as they navigate their academic journey and expressed gratitude to the Foundation for renewing the partnership for a further ten years and launching the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Collaborative.

Rigorous Selection Process
According to Prof. Ibrahim Mike Okumu, Chairperson of the Scholars’ Selection Sub-Committee, this year’s selection was highly competitive and lasted nearly six months.

“For undergraduate scholarships, the Program received 2,559 applications for 290 slots. Of these, 568 were shortlisted for interviews, 407 validated and 194 ultimately selected (142 female and 52 male),” Prof. Okumu said.

He further explained that for graduate (Master’s) scholarships, there were 784 applicants for 11 slots. 64 were shortlisted, 28 validated, and 12 successful.

The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Collaborative attracted 190 Master’s degree applicants, with 30 selected (20 female and 10 male).

Behind these numbers are stories of resilience and courage: 73% of the new Scholars are women; 45 are refugees; 22 are persons with disabilities; and 14 are international students from Rwanda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. The cohort represents 67 districts of Uganda and 17 refugee settlements,” Prof. Okumu noted.

Words of Encouragement
Mr. Adrian Bukenya, Country Director of the Mastercard Foundation, urged the Scholars to embrace resilience as the foundation of their journeys.

*Mr. Adrian Bukenya, the Executive Director, Mastercard Foundation Uganda, addressing the gathering during the event.*

“How you start is not necessarily how you will finish. You belong here, and you earned this scholarship. Take on the responsibility of leadership by developing yourself to uplift your community,” he said.

In her remarks, Prof. Justine Namaalwa Jjumba, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Director, emphasized that the partnership’s goal is to expand inclusive university education and nurture youth into transformative leaders.

During the award ceremony, Prof Namaalwa, who was overjoyed, explained that of the 1,000 scholarships available from 2024 to 2034, 70% are reserved for women and 30% for men.

“The 206 Scholars recruited in Cohort 8 mark 30.6% of the renewed phase’s target, bringing the total to 1,338 Scholars supported since 2013,” Prof. Namaalwa said.

Scholars and Parents Speak Out
Speaking on behalf of Cohort 8, Scholars, Mungurumo Stephen described the opportunity of being awarded the Mastercard Foundation scholarship as life-changing.

“Education is not merely about acquiring knowledge; it is about transformation. Our backgrounds do not define our future; they prepare us to recognise success when it arrives. We are here not just for ourselves but to light the way for others and contribute to Africa’s transformation,” he said.

Liong Annet Sworo, a scholar pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Technology from Parolinya Refugee Settlement, added:

“Receiving this scholarship has reignited our hopes and ambitions. For many of us who have faced educational interruptions, this is not just an opportunity but a stepping stone to elevate our aspirations.”

Carol Kasujja and Bernard Buteera form the Communications Team for the Scholars Program at Makerere University.