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Scholarships and funding by the DAAD

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Background

The DAAD representation in the Kenyan capital Nairobi started as a small adjunct office in September 1973. By 1979, the small office had grown into a fully-fledged DAAD Regional Office for Africa providing information about DAAD’s full range of academic programmes. Today, the Nairobi Office with its ten staff members offers consultation on study and research opportunities and funding possibilities for individual scholars in Germany and the East Africa region, for university collaboration between German and East African universities and research institutes, and for capacity building for university staff members at East African universities. The DAAD Regional Office for Africa is responsible for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South-Sudan, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Burundi.

Research Grants

These scholarships offer young scientists the possibility to implement a research project in a university or research institution in Germany. There are four types of scholarships: Short-Term Grants (1-6 months), One-Year Grants (7-10 months), Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees or Grants for complete doctoral programs.
PhD and Research in Germany | DAAD Kenya

Research stays for University Academics / Re- invitation for Former Scholarship Holders

Researchers and university professors that have defended their thesis can apply for a research stay in Germany. Former scholarship holders can also profit from this opportunity within the framework of the program « Re-invitation ».
Funding for Researchers and Faculty | DAAD Kenya

Study scholarships for artists and architects

These scholarships address graduates of schools for architecture, plastic art, design, cinema, music and dramatic arts (stage direction, dance, choreography etc.) that wish to enhance their knowledge and pursue their studies in Germany.

Study Visits in Germany

University teachers of foreign universities may apply for a funding of study visits in Germany for groups of max. 15 students and a teacher. The visit shall include an academic programme with at least two German universities and cultural activities.

In-Country/in-Region scholarships within Africa

The In-Country/In-Region programme supports the training of future professionals and managerial staff in developing countries. The programme thus offers scholarships to future university teachers from developing countries for postgraduate courses (Master) and for doctorates.
In-Country/ In-Region Scholarship Programmes Eastern Africa | DAAD Kenya

Scholarships for special programs

Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) www.daad.de/ppgg
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) www.daad.de/epos
Leadership for Africa: Master in Germany www.daad.de/lfa
Master’s Programme in German Studies https://bit.ly/german_masters

Scholarships for German University Summer Courses

With the aim of allowing students of all areas of studies and German levels of B1 to enhance their German language skills, the DAAD offers a scholarship for intensive German courses (3-4 weeks) in a German university during the summer months.
University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Stu-dents and Graduates | DAAD Kenya

Detailed information about all DAAD scholarships as well as scholarships of other German organisations are available on: www.funding-guide.de

Regional Office Nairobi Address:

Madison Insurance House, 3rd floor, Upper Hill Close, P.O. Box 14050 – 00800 Nairobi
Tel.: +254 (733) 92 99 29
Email: info.nairobi@daad.de
https://www.daad.or.ke/en/

Virtual visiting hours during Corona
Every Thursday 10 am

Web Seminars every fortnight or as need be
Please register: https://www.daad.or.ke/en/online-seminar-schedule/

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

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Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026.

UPDATE 25th May 2026

  • Application deadline extended to 28th May 2026.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.

Each applicant should:

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20th April 2026. 

A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals  plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.                                           

 Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Level results should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.

How to submit your application                                            

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
  2. Sign up by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your 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 you on your mobile phone and email.                                      
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill an application form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme.                                              
  6. Obtain a payment reference number by clicking on “Pay for Form” Button
  7. Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority                                            

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:                                                 

  1. Dial *272*6# on either MTN or Airtel                                                             
  2. Select option 3-Admission                                                     
  3. Select option 3-Pay Fees
  4. Enter reference number obtained from Application portal 
  5. Details of Application form will be confirmed                                                              
  6. Enter PIN to confirm payment                                                            

The closing date for receiving applications shall be 28th May 2026.

WARNING:                                                             

  1. 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.
  2. Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk. 
  3. The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.    
  4. Applicants are advised to use the right programme names and codes. the university will not be responsible for any wrong information entered in the system by applicants.                                               

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admission List for Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship 2026/27

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The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Please note that the list below contains those who were admitted under the Direct (A’ Level Leavers), Diploma, and Mature Age Entry Schemes.

The admission list is shown below:

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Pre-entry Examination Results for Admission to Bachelor of Laws 2026/2027

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Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2026/27 -Government Sponsorship

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Graduands from College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at the 73rd Graduation on Tuesday 14th February 2023, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of Diploma holders provisionally admitted to Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL) programme under Private Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027 pending verification of their academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The List can be accessed by following the link below:

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