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Dr. Wing-Kai To Visits Makerere University

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4 years ago

August 14, 2022

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[Left - Right] Ms Jennifer Musisi, Dr, Wing Kai To, Ms Martha Muwanguzi and Dr. Saul Dumba after interacting with International Office.

On Monday 8^th August 2022, Dr. Wing Kai To – Assistant Provost for Global Engagement and Senior International Relations Officer at Bridgewater State University Massachusetts, USA visited the International Office. Dr. To was accompanied by Ms Jennifer Musisi, an Educational USA Advisor at the US Mission – Kampala and Dr. Saul Dumba from the Geography, Geomatics and Climatic Sciences Department who was coordinating the visit.

The purpose of the visit was to learn about the International Office activities at Makerere University and explore possibilities of Makerere hosting more American students and scholars. Dr. Kai To had scheduled meetings in seven colleges to share experiences of the American study abroad programme and also learn from the Colleges their willingness and challenges of handling the students.

Dr. To is responsible for overseeing international operations such as partnerships and exchange agreements, global academic programs, study abroad, international student and scholar services. Ms Martha Muwanguzi – Head of International Office made a presentation about the activities of the International office as an administrative unit in the office of the Vice Chancellor which works with academic and other administrative units in the university. It is a first point of contact for international visitors seeking to collaborate and partner with Makerere University. The Office is also mandated to maintaining an MOU/Agreements database in addition to handling international student affairs in the University. An International officer responds to prospective student enquiries concerning requirements for admission, advising on the application procedures and deadlines for submission of applications. We perform the same functions and experiences are similar, said Ms Muwanguzi. The biggest challenge we face with international students is housing as many prefer staying on campus for their safety. By the time they report for studies, the halls of residences are fully occupied and so are the hostels. Accommodation normally available is far away from the university and at times students do not feel comfortable with public transport. All the same this can be managed and accommodation reserved in the halls of residence once we are sure the students will be coming at a particular date. Most American students coming to Makerere are occasional ones who go to the College of Health Sciences(CHS) for clerkship and clinicals at the National Referral Hospital while they are attached to departments and supervised by CHS professors.

If the university is seeking to become a research-led university, then internationalization should be strengthened at all levels and the Office equipped with appropriate staff to manage the different aspects of internationalization.

Ms Muwanguzi urged Dr. Kai To to encourage the American students to apply for both short term and full time studies at Makerere University for a lifetime experience in the oldest and premier university in Africa.

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

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1 day ago

May 25, 2026

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

UPDATE 25^th May 2026

Application deadline extended to 28^th 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 20^th 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.

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How to submit your application

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

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:

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

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

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 agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.
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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4 days ago

May 22, 2026

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

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6 days ago

May 20, 2026

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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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