All students are encouraged to participate in the electoral process. Please also be reminded that sensitization on Electronic Voting by the Student Guild Constitution Review Commission is also ongoing.
Call for Nominations for the electoral commission 2022/2023
The office of the Dean of Students hereby calls for nominations of candidates for the Guild Electoral Commission.
Nominations are hereby opened with effect from today Thursday, 10th November 2022 and shall close on Saturday, 12th November, 2022 at 11:59pm East African Time.
Nomination Forms and guidelines for submitting the duly filled and signed nomination form, shall be accessed on this website https://www.mak.ac.ug/guildelections2022
Candidates with disabilities shall use the same link to be nominated.
There shall be no payment of any electoral related fees at any level to any person or any other authority by aspiring candidates in this process.
Only candidates whose applications are received by the said deadline will be considered.
Candidates who satisfy the nomination requirements shall be issued with a Certificate of Eligibility to contest by the Dean of Students and declared as duly nominated for the respective positions.
All Candidates must acquaint themselves with the provisions of the Makerere University Guidelines for Conducting Elections of the 88th Guild (November 2022 – February 2023).
Road Map for the 88th Guild Elections
1
Thursday 10th -Saturday12th Nov 2022
Call For Nominations of Electoral Commission aspiring candidates from all Colleges and Jinja campus
Dean of Students
2
Monday14th –Tuesday 15th Nov 2022
Verification of Academic Standing of Aspiring Electoral Commission Candidates
Academic Registrar
3
Wednesday 16th Nov 2022
Publication of Duly Nominated Electoral Commission Candidates
Dean of Students
4
Thursday 17th Nov 2022
Elections of The Electoral Commission
Dean of Students
5
Friday 18th Nov 2022
Swearing in of the Electoral Commission and voting their Leadership
Dean of Students
6
Saturday 19th -Monday 21st Nov 2022
Preparation and Presentation of Elections Budget
Electoral Commission /Dean of Students
7
Moday21st –Wednesday 23rd Nov 2022
Call For The Nominations of The 88th Guild President, Guild Representative council, Senior Common Room, College councils, Debating Union And Games Union candidates
Electoral Commission
8
Thursday 24th –Monday 28th Nov 2022
Verification of Academic Standing of all Nominated candidates
Academic Registrar/Electoral Commission
9
Tuesday 29th Nov 2022
Publication of Duly Nominated Candidates For The Guild, Guild Representative councilors, Senior Common Room, College councils, Debating Union And Games Union candidates And Virtual Debates
Electoral Commission
10
Wednesday 30th Nov 2022
Elections of Guild President, Guild Representative councilors, Senior Common Room, College council, Debating Union and Games Union
Electoral Commission
11
Monday 5th December 2022
Swearing In of Guild President, Guild Representative councilors, Senior Common Room, College councils, Debating Union and Games Union.
Vice Chancellor/ Electoral Commission /Dean of Students
Further guidelines pertaining to Makerere University 88th Students Guild Elections is available in the attached documents accessible through the links below:
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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 2025.
The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.
Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:
Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (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.