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By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has challenged newly admitted postgraduate diploma and master’s students to take ownership of their academic journey, produce knowledge that addresses Africa’s challenges and use their training to create opportunities for society. The call was made on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during the orientation of postgraduate diploma and master’s students held […]

The Makerere University-Behavioral and Social Science Research (Mak-BSSR) in HIV Training Program, in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), invites applications for Post-doctoral, PhD, Master’s and Fellowship-level training opportunities in Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (BSSR) with a focus on HIV. This is a five-year research training program on the HIV cascade, […]

The Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT), Makerere University has released the admission lists for applicants successfully admitted for postgraduate programs for the 2026/27 Academic Year. The lists include postgraduate diplomas, PhD and Masters programmes. Please see admission lists for the respective Colleges listed below: Update 3rd August 2026 Prof. Julius KikoomaDIRECTOR DGT

Makerere University has taken a significant step towards strengthening international research collaboration following a high-level meeting with a delegation from Southwest Minzu University, China, to advance a strategic partnership in animal husbandry, veterinary sciences and agricultural innovation. Held on 23rd July 2026, the meeting brought together representatives from Makerere University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal […]

Background Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships under the ACT-PREP Project, a five-year, Africa-led initiative funded by the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking. The project seeks to strengthen sustainable, context-responsive research capacity for epidemic preparedness and response across sub-Saharan Africa. Responsibilities Qualifications and Desirable Qualities How to Apply […]

By Damali Mukhaye On 9th July 2026, the Mastercard Foundation-supported initiatives at Makerere University convened the 2nd Partnership Development Breakfast meeting at Mestil hotel in Kampala, to review progress, share experiences, and explore opportunities to strengthen collaboration and advance education, research, innovation, and youth empowerment. The partnership development meeting brought together Makerere University leadership, government […]

Applications are invited for an exciting Master’s Scholarship Opportunity offered through a collaboration between Makerere University and Case Western Reserve University (USA). The Biomedical Engineering Unit, Department of Physiology at Makerere University, in partnership with Case Western Reserve University, received funding from the U.S. NIH Fogarty International Center to train Ugandans in Biomedical Engineering (BME). […]

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has called for strengthened graduate training and research systems, urging a significant scale-up in the production of Masters and PhD graduates to meet Uganda’s and Africa’s growing knowledge and development needs. The call was made during an engagement with the College of Health Sciences leadership, where the Vice Chancellor […]

By Myres Ndyabawe Makerere University Master’s Scholars under the Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC), an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation, undertook a reconnaissance visit to Lwengo and Rakai districts in preparation of their academic research engagements. The visit was intended to ensure that the research is informed by local realities, priorities, and perspectives, thereby enabling […]

Makerere University in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and in collaboration with Baylor Foundation Uganda (BFU) is pleased to invite applications for a one-year Master’s sponsorship under the Scaling Up advanced genomics and bioinformatics Research training in Pediatric HIV/AIDS in Uganda (SURGE) project. This opportunity, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]