The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites more applicants for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2022/2023 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 Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Bio-security
Programme
E. Africans
Internationals
Master of Veterinary Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production
Shs.5,000,000/=
Shs. 10,100,000
MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management Tracks: a) Wildlife Clinical Medicine b) Wildlife Resource Management c) Aquatic Health Management
Shs.5,200,000/=
Shs. 9,500,000
Makerere University Business School
Master of Business Administration – Evening
Shs.4,400,000/=
USD2,916
MSc. in Accounting and Finance
Shs.4,200,000/=
USD2,356
MSc. in Marketing
Shs.4,000,000/=
USD2,356
Master of Human Resource Management
Shs.4,000,000/=
USD2,356
MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Shs.4,300,000/=
USD2,916
MSc. in Leadership and Governance
Shs.4,200,000/=
USD2,356
MSc . in Entrepreneurship
Shs.4,200,000/=
USD2,356
M.A. in Economic Policy Management
Shs.4,300,000/=
USD2,664
Master of International Business
Shs.4,300,000/=
USD2,664
Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Shs.4,300,000/=
USD2,664
Master of Business Administration (Modular)
Shs. 6,000,000/ =
USD3,474
MSc. in Banking & Investment Management
Shs. 4,300,000/=
USD2,664
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES Postgraduate Diplomas – One Academic Year Masters degrees (full time) – Two Academic Years Masters degrees (part time) – Three – Four Academic Years Masters of Medicine – Three Academic Years Master of Public Health (Day) – Two Academic Years Master of Public Health (Distance) – Three to Five Academic Years PhD (Provisional Admission) – One Academic Year (Maximum) PhD (Full Admission) – Three Academic Years PhD/MD/LLD (full time) – Three Academic Years PhD/MD/LLD (part time) – Five Academic Years
Further information can be accessed by following the link below:
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala