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Re-advert for Postgraduate Programmes 2023/ 2024 Academic Year

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites more applicants for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters Programmes) for the 2023/ 2024 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 Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

  • MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
  • MSc.in Forestry and Biodiversity Management
  • MSc. in Agroforestry and Community Development
  • Master of Geographical Sciences
  • MSc.in Disaster Risk Management
  • MSc. in Applied Meteorology

College of Education and External Studies

  • PGD in Education
  • Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
  • Master of Education, Tracks: a) Educational Management, b) Foundations of Education, c) Educational Policy and Planning, d) Early Childhood Education and Development, e) Language and Literature Education, f) Social Science and Humanities Education, g) Science Education
  • Master of Higher Education, Tracks: a) Leadership and Management, b) Teaching and Learning, c) Research and Innovation
  • Master of Adult and Community Education
  • Master of Instructional Design and Technology

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • PGD in Guidance and Counselling
  • PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development
  • Master of Arts in Gender Studies
  • M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
  • Master of Organizational Psychology
  • M.A. in Counselling

College of Business and Management Sciences

  • Master of Science in Quantitative Economics
  • Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health
  • Master of Demography and Population Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Demography and Population Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Population and Reproductive Health

College of Health Sciences

  • Master of Health Services Research

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity

  • PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management
  • Master of Veterinary Medicine. Tracks:
    a) Farm Animal Practice and Herd Health
    b) Comparative Pathology and Diagnostics
    c) Companion and Recreational Animal Practice
    d) Governance and Administration of Public
    Veterinary Services
    e) Pharmaceutical Practice and Regulation
  • Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management
  • MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management. Tracks:
    • Wildlife Clinical Medicine
    • Wildlife Resource Management
    • Aquatic Health Management
  • MSc.in Livestock Development and Management. Tracks: a) Livestock Sector Planning and Management, b) Animal Product Processing, c)Entrepreneurship and Safety.

Makerere University Business School

  • MSc. in Accounting and Finance
  • MSc. in Marketing
  • Master of Human Resource Management
  • MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • MSc. in Leadership and Governance
  • MSc. in Entrepreneurship
  • M.A. in Economic Policy Management
  • Master of International Business
  • Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • MSc. in Banking & Investment Management
  • Master of Energy Economics and Governance

How to submit an application for admission

  1. Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug
  2. Sign up 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.
  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 form sections must be filled) the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button (for first ‘time’ applicants) or MY PORTAL button (for renewal of application) displayed on the appropriate scheme i.e. RE-ADVERTISED GRADUATE PROGRAMS.
  6. All academic transcripts/certificates and passport photos should be scanned and uploaded on the
    system.
  7. You can access the referees’ letter by following the following link:
    https: //rgt. mak.ac. ug/sites/default/files/file-attachments/Referee-Letter-of-Recommendation-forAdmission-to-Graduate-Programme.pdf. These should be filled, scanned and uploaded.
  8. Obtain a payment ref no. by clicking on “Pay for Form” button
  9. Make payments at any of the banks used by URA; Application fee = UGX 50,000 (East African applicants) or UGX 151,500 (International Applicants)
    International applicants can make payments for application via visa/pastique. Please follow the
    detailed guidelines on the link below:
    https://news.mak.ac.ug/2021/09/how-to-pay-tuition-other-fees-to-ura-using-visa-mastercard/
  10. Strictly observe the closing date of Friday, 11th August, 2023.

Signed
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

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:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
    at least three referees.
  3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
  4. 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

Closing Date: 04th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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