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Call for Applications: Bachelor of Visual Communications, Design and Multimedia

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Bachelor of of Visual Communications, Design and Multimedia Programme under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2022/2023 Academic Year.

Each applicant should:

EITHER

(a) Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 Passes, or its equivalent and at least two Principal Passes at A’ Level (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. Only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2020,2019 and 2018 are eligible to apply.

OR

(b) Hold at least a Second Class/Credit (or equivalent classification) Diploma from a recognised Chartered Institutions relevant to the programme applied for. Certified copies of academic transcripts and Certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photography MUST be submitted to Office 315 Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.

(c) BE A GRADUATE FROM A RECOGNISED CHARTERED UNIVERSITY. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photography MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(i) Direct Entry
For admission under this scheme a candidate must have:
Sat the Uganda Certificate of Education with at least five passes or its equivalent and obtained a certificate (UCE) Earned Two advanced Level Principal passes obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) one of which must be either in art or Geom & Mechanical Drawing or Geometry and Building Drawing. The weighting of the advanced level subjects shall be as follows:
Essential subjects: (weight 3) Art, or Geometry & Mechanical Drawing or Geom. & Building Drawing.
Relevant: (weight 2) One best done CRE, IRE, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, History, Literature, Maths, Physics, Geography, Music, Enterpreneurship
Desirable: (weight 1) General paper, Sub-Maths or Computer Studies.

(ii) Diploma Holders
“For admission under this scheme, a candidate should possess a Diploma from a recognized institution (after obtaining an advanced level certificate) of at least Class II with Art and Technical Drawing or Computer Graphics as a bias.

Admission to other years
Admission to other years other than to the first year of the programme shall require a special resolution of the School/College’s Board of Studies and permission from University Senate.

How to Apply
1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug
2. Signup using 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. If you changed your names please go to Senate Building Office 611 with a deed poll supporting the name change.
3. A password will be sent to both your e-mail 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 (all sections must be filled) the applicant clicks on the Apply Now Button displayed on the running scheme. ..
6. Obtain a Pay Reference Number (PRN) after submitting the application form.
7. Make a payment at any of the Banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

  1. Dail 2726# 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 will be Monday 31st October, 2022

WARNING:

(i) 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.

(ii) Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office. Those who buy them do so at their own risk.

(iii) 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.

(iv) The University will not be responsible for any wrong information entered in the system by applicants.

Alfred Masikye Namoah
Ag. Academic Registrar

Further details including fees structure can be found in the document below:

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CEDAT’s OSHE Project Team Meet OSH Officials at Ministry of Gender to Strengthen National Safety Policies

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Makerere University’s School of Engineering has taken a bold step toward reshaping national safety standards. On November 21, 2025, a team spearheading the project to advance Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) knowledge and skills paid a strategic visit to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, laying the foundation for stronger national frameworks in workplace safety and sustainability.

 The engagement, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, marked a pivotal effort to align academic expertise with government policy and industrial practice. The initiative represents a significant moment in bridging academic research, industrial realities, and government priorities, setting the stage for stronger national frameworks that safeguard workers and promote sustainable development.

By Kikomeko Pius & Harriet Musinguzi

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Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs Conducts Stakeholder Consultation on Defense Research and Development Policy at Makerere University

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On November 26th, 2025, the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) held a stakeholder consultation at Makerere University as part of the ongoing development of Uganda’s Defence Research and Development Policy. Hosted at the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT), the meeting brought together defense officials, academics, and subject-matter experts to align national security priorities with advanced research and innovation.

Prof. Moses Musinguzi, Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), chaired the meeting on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. The engagement was convened to gather expert input in shaping Uganda’s Defense Research and Development Policy. According to MODVA, the consultation sought to strengthen partnerships between the ministry and Makerere University in advancing defense-related research. It also aimed to harness science, technology, and innovation to modernize Uganda’s defense capabilities, identify opportunities for training and knowledge exchange, and harmonize defense research initiatives with the country’s broader national security and development goals.

Written by Harriet Musinguzi, Principal Communication Officer, CEDAT

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Erasmus Exchange Prof.’s Mak Photo wins Poland National Prize

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Dr. Tomasz Padło (Right) with the Dean Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA) Assoc. Prof. Amanda Tumusiime (Centre) and the International Relations Office's Ms. Betty Nabisubi (Left). Dr. Tomasz Padło, Erasmus Exchange Professor from UKEN, Poland won first prize in the prestigious Grand Press Photo 2025 competition in the Culture – Single category for a photo he took at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa during his exchange visit.

Dr. Tomasz Padło, an Erasmus Exchange Professor from the Institute of Painting and Artistic Education UKEN, Poland won first prize in the prestigious Grand Press Photo 2025 competition in the Culture – Single category for a photo he took at Makerere University during his exchange visit.

Dr. Tomasz Padło, Erasmus Exchange Professor from UKEN, Poland won first prize in the prestigious Grand Press Photo 2025 competition in the Culture – Single category for a photo he took at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa during his exchange visit.
Dr. Tomasz Padło with students in class.

He says this about the photo taken in May 2025 at CCE Hall:

“The very idea of this photograph is due to the fact that this place is very overwhelmed. I was running away from this hustle and bustle and I saw a photographer who almost ritualized the unfolding of this background. When he sat down with the newspaper, I didn’t want to disturb him. I felt like this photographer – when it’s not about the effect, but about the process of ritualizing photography.”

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https://www.uken.krakow.pl/uniwersytet/aktualnosci/6764-fotografia-jako-rytual-dr-tomasz-padlo-nagrodzony-w-konkursie-grand-press-photo

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