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Call for Applications: 7th Cohort of MURBS Departmental Ambassadors Programme

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Call for Applications for the 7th Cohort of the MURBS Departmental Ambassadors Programme. Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS), Lincoln Flats, B4, Makerere University P.O. Box 7827, Kampala (Uganda), East Africa. Website: https://murbs.mak.ac.ug/ Email: info@murbs.mak.ac.ug Phone: +256 800 111 480 +256 788 788 216 WhatsApp: +256 788 788 441
Call for Applications for the 7th Cohort of the MURBS Departmental Ambassadors Programme.

Background

Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) is a Scheme for Makerere University staff. MURBS was established under an irrevocable trust effective 1 April 2009 to provide retirement benefits to employees of Makerere University. The Scheme is governed by a Board of Trustees (with a Secretary and Chairperson elected among their number), whose mandate is enshrined under the Trust Deed and Scheme Rules (As Amended). MURBS is a Mandatory Employer-Based Scheme licensed by the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (License No. RBS.0005).

Management and day-to-day operations of the Scheme are handled by the Secretariat as well as external service providers. The external service providers include the Fund Manager, Custodian, and Administrator. The Secretariat is headed by a Principal Pension Officer (PPO).

Who are MURBS Ambassadors?

MURBS Ambassadors are volunteers from the University’s staff who advocate for and promote the scheme’s values, mission, and products at the departmental level. This programme aims to foster succession planning for MURBS governance, enhance awareness, and ensure all university staff understand and engage with MURBS services.

MURBS Ambassadors will play a key role in creating awareness on the Scheme services, especially among University staff and, subsequently encourage others to join and actively participate in MURBS affairs.

What is Expected of the MURBS Ambassador?

  • Attend Ambassador meetings scheduled by the Scheme.
  • Participate in activities organised by the Scheme.
  • Actively promote the attainment of the “Objectives of the Ambassadors Programme.”

What are the Benefits of becoming a MURBS Ambassador?

  • Ambassadors will be equipped with advanced knowledge about the Retirement Benefits Schemes (RBS) sector.
  • Ambassadors may be invited to attend meetings and activities of the Board of Trustees.
  • Ambassadors will have opportunities to attend RBS sector-specific training and events.
  • Ambassadors will gain extensive knowledge and skills about how to plan for retirement.
  • Ambassadors are eligible to compete in MURBS Trustee elections.

Who is Eligible to become an Ambassador?

  • Must be employed by the University on permanent terms.
  • Must be an Active Member of the Scheme (currently contributing to the Scheme) and appear on the Official Register of the MURBS Active Membership as at 30 May 2024.
  • Must be willing to commit time to training and other ambassadorial activities organised by the Scheme.

Mode of Training

Training for this Cohort of Ambassadors is envisaged to be conducted via the blended mode (i.e. physical and online).

Tenure of Office & Termination or Withdrawal

There is no tenure of office for the Departmental Ambassador. As long as a member is willing to continue serving as an Ambassador, and the Ambassador continues to satisfy the eligibility criteria above, she or he will remain a MURBS Ambassador.

How to Apply

Interested members should complete the MURBS Departmental Ambassador Application Form 01-0218. The completed Form together with the requested attachments should be sent to info@murbs.mak.ac.ug and copied to; murbs.info1@gmail.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 26 June 2024.

Confirmation/Approval Process

MURBS shall acknowledge receipt of each application received within 12 hours and will respond to the applicants to confirm the status of their application in writing (by e-mail).

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

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Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026.

UPDATE 25th May 2026

  • Application deadline extended to 28th May 2026.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.

Each applicant should:

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20th April 2026. 

A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals  plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.                                           

 Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Level results should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.

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How to submit your application                                            

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
  2. Sign up by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your 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 you on your mobile phone and email.                                      
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill an application form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme.                                              
  6. Obtain a payment reference number by clicking on “Pay for Form” Button
  7. Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority                                            

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:                                                 

  1. Dial *272*6# 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 shall be 28th May 2026.

WARNING:                                                             

  1. 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.
  2. Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk. 
  3. 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.    
  4. Applicants are advised to use the right programme names and codes. the university will not be responsible for any wrong information entered in the system by applicants.                                               

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admission List for Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship 2026/27

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The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Please note that the list below contains those who were admitted under the Direct (A’ Level Leavers), Diploma, and Mature Age Entry Schemes.

The admission list is shown below:

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Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2026/27 -Government Sponsorship

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Graduands from College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at the 73rd Graduation on Tuesday 14th February 2023, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of Diploma holders provisionally admitted to Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL) programme under Private Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027 pending verification of their academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The List can be accessed by following the link below:

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