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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships – applications now open

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The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer fully-funded Master’s scholarships to Commonwealth students. Successful applicants can travel to a different country in the Commonwealth, where they can study a variety of courses and benefit from the expertise provided by leading universities. Developing new skills, gaining a qualification and experiencing life in another country benefits both the individual and their home country. 

Fully funded Master’s scholarships are available at member institutions in 13 countries across the Commonwealth including: Bangladesh, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and the West Indies (Barbados, Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago).

In the spirit of experiencing life in another country, please note that this application is only open to non-Ugandans. Ugandans are encouraged to apply for courses offered by universities in other countries. Please click here to view those courses on the ACU website.

Courses available at Makerere University

MA Economic Policy Management
MA Gender Studies
Master of Public Health (Full time)
Master of Statistics
MSc Agribusiness Management
MSc Agricultural and applied Economics
MSc Civil Engineering
MSc Crop Science
MSc Food Safety and Quality Management
MSc Geo-Information Science and Technology
MSc Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
MSc Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
MSc Population and reproductive health
MSc Renewable Energy

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL https://apply.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 Number. 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 email 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 appropriate scheme
    i.e. QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS.
  6. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button. This button may only be accessed after the applicant has completing all sections of the form and submitted the application.
  7. Make a payment at any of the following Banks (for applicants who may be in Uganda):
    (a) Stanbic Bank
    (b) Post Bank
    (c) Centenary Bank
    (d) DFCU Bank
    (e) UBA Bank
  8. Download a copy of your filled form and attach scanned copies of your certified academic documents and all other relevant documents. Attach a PDF version of your passport photo and scanned copies of three referees’ letters of recommendation. Click here to download the Referee Letter of Recommendation template.
  9. Email scanned copies of the aforementioned documents to drgt@mak.ac.ug and copy drgtmak@gmail.com.

Application fees may also be transferred using the options below: 

 (a) 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

(b) By VISA/MasterCard (click for details)
(c) By Mobile Money (click for details)

Contact: drgtmak[at]gmail.com

There are two application cycles that applicants need to complete.

QECS Applications close on 10 January 2022 at 16:00 (UTC).

Further details of the scholarships, including eligibility, host universities and details on how to apply, are available on the ACU website.

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Press Statement on Ranking

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An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012.

Makerere University has noted with concern the article titled “Mak Drops Marks” published by the Daily Monitor Newspaper on 8th July 2025. The article raises issues that require clarification to ensure accurate information is shared with our stakeholders and the public. We wish to address the following key points: 

1. Misrepresentation of Ranking Data 

The article inaccurately combines the Sub-Saharan African University Rankings and the World University Rankings to portray a misleading performance trend for Makerere University. For clarity, Makerere University was ranked 8th in the 2024 Sub-Saharan African University Rankings. However, the 2025 Sub-Saharan African Rankings have not yet been released, making any comparison with the World University Rankings is misleading. This is a misrepresentation of facts aimed at tarnishing the University’s reputation and causing alarm among stakeholders.

2. Omission of Impact Rankings Achievements 

The article fails to acknowledge Makerere University’s outstanding performance in the 2025 Impact Rankings, which assess contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Makerere University significantly improved its global standing, moving from the 601–800 band in 2024 to the 301–400 band in 2025. Notably, the University ranked 17th globally in Decent Work and Economic Growth and within the 401–600 band for Quality Education. These achievements reflect Makerere’s commitment to societal impact and sustainable development, which the article conspicuously ignores. 

3. Balanced Perspective on World University Rankings 

While Makerere University acknowledges a decline in certain parameters in the World University Rankings, we view these as areas for improvement. At the same time, we celebrate our strengths, including high-quality research output and a robust international outlook, which continue to position Makerere as a leading institution globally. 

Makerere University remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact. We urge our stakeholders and the public to rely on verified information from credible sources and to engage directly with the University for clarity on such matters. We acknowledge the Daily Monitor’s interest in Makerere University and implore them to report more accurately in the future. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Email: pro@mak.ac.ug

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Re-advert: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2025/2026

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under Self Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Each applicant should:

a) Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes, only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2024, 2023 and 2020 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level.

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d) Degree from a recognised /Chartered Institution

Further details on the re-advertised programmes , fees structure, and the procedure of submitting applications can be accessed from the document below: 

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Undergraduate Admissions List: Mop-up/Appeals 2025/2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:

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