The Academic Registrar has released the Proposed Semester Calendar for Academic Years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, and 2026/2027. Please note that all students will be physically present at the University under BLENDED TEACHING AND LEARNING (PHYSICAL AND ONLINE).
Key highlights 2024/2025
Fresher’s Orientation: Saturday 3rd August to Friday 9th August 2024 (7 days)
Semester One: Saturday 3rd August to Sunday 8th December 2024 (17 weeks)
Semester One Holiday Break: Sunday 8th December 2024 to Saturday 18th January 2025
75th Graduation Week: Monday 13th to Friday 17th January 2025 (5 days)
Semester Two: Saturday 18th January to Sunday 15th June 2025 (17 weeks)
Key highlights 2025/2026
Fresher’s Orientation: Saturday 23rd August to Friday 29th August 2025 (7 days)
Semester One: Saturday 23rd August to Sunday 21st December 2025 (17 weeks)
Semester One Holiday Break: Sunday 21st December 2025 to Saturday 17th January 2026
76th Graduation Week: Monday 12th to Friday 16th January 2026 (5 days)
Semester Two: Saturday 17th January to Sunday 17th May 2026 (17 weeks)
Key highlights 2026/2027
Fresher’s Orientation: Saturday 1st August to Friday 7th August 2026 (7 days)
Semester One: Saturday 1st August to Sunday 29th November 2026 (17 weeks)
Semester One Holiday Break: Sunday 29th November 2026 to Saturday 16th January 2027
77th Graduation Week: Monday 11th to Friday 15th January 2027 (5 days)
Semester Two: Saturday 16th January to Sunday 16th May 2027 (17 weeks)
The detailed calendar may be accessed below for ease of reference.
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.
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.
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:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
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