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Admissions opportunity for International students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

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Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore), situated in the central part of India in the state of Madhya Pradesh, is an institute of national importance established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India (https://www.iiti.ac.in/_). At present IIT Indore has 11 Departments and 13 Centers of Excellences in Science, Engineering and Humanities offering various UG/PG, Ph.D. programs in diverse fields (https://academic.iiti.ac.in/academic_program.php_. IIT Indore has established state-of-the-art research laboratories, modern lecture halls, on campus accommodation, health center, libraries, Indoor and outdoor sports complex.

Currently, we have 2800+ students and Ph.D. scholars, 200+ highly qualified faculties. IIT Indore has been ranked between 101-150 in Young University Rankings in THE World University Ranking 2023, and 396th QS World University Ranking 2023 with more than 6500 international high impact publications, over 100 technologies and more than 130 patents. We have also established the Advanced Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE) to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Moreover, we have signed more than 100 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with various foreign Universities/institutions across the globe.

We are excited to announce that Admissions are now open at IIT Indore for PG and PhD programs for the academic year 2024-25. This provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring international students to pursue higher education in India and broaden their horizons with intercultural programs aimed at offering academic and research exposure.

Students can apply for admission through various programs sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. These programs include:

  1. Study In India (SII): The Study in India is a flagship project of the Government of India. The SII program offers scholarships and tuition fee waivers for meritorious students applying to the program. Institutes under the initiative offer from 25% to 100% tuition fee waivers.
    Visit the website for more information:  https://studyinindia.gov.in/
  2. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR): Its objective is to foster and strengthen cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries; to promote cultural exchanges with other countries and people; and to develop relations with nations.
    Visit the website for more details: https://studyinindia.gov.in/indian_council_for_cultural_relations_(iccr) and General Announcements for International Students Under ICCR Scholarships: https://iccr.gov.in/announcement
  3. Additionally, students may apply directly under the Self Finance Category. To apply, please send your testimonials and certificates to acaofficer.ir@iiti.ac.in or geeo.ir@iiti.ac.in
    Kindly visit the following YouTube page to get more information aboutIIT Indore: https://www.youtube.com/@managerir

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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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