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As the funding to the higher education sector keeps on reducing due to competing priorities, universities are implored to come up with structures and strategies to attract and win research grants. Key findings indicate that universities with institutionalized grant management offices, strong and coordinated research teams are better positioned to effectively compete for grants. Makerere […]
Makerere University Tuition and Functional Fees Waiver is a Scholarship Scheme that was initiated by Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate and was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. The Scheme supports bright female students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds to access education at Makerere University. The University waives off tuition and functional fees […]
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Masters Degree Programmes) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its […]
Makerere University has today Wednesday, 9th June 2025 officially unveiled NCBA Bank Uganda as the Platinum Sponsor of the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MakEF)’s flagship initiative – the Makerere University Marathon. Formerly known as a fun run, the initiative was rebranded on 27th March 2025 during the launch of its Fifth Edition. This year’s event, […]
Strategic partnership focuses on strengthening the university’s mandate, delivery, and innovation agenda Kampala, Uganda – July 4, 2025 – Makerere University and DFCU Bank Limited today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to support the university’s core mandate as Uganda’s premier higher education institution. The partnership will enhance academic excellence, advance research and […]
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for the Undergraduate Programmes under Private Sponsorship for 2025/2026 Academic Year through the Mature Age Entry Scheme.Details in the attachment below: The closing date for applying will be Friday 18th July, 2025. WARNINGThe Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for […]
The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission lists for A-Level International Applicants for the Academic Year 2025/2026. Please see the attachment below for admission lists for International Applicants:
Makerere University has received 700 digital tablets from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), aimed at enhancing statistical research, teaching, and data-driven decision-making across the institution. The donation was made on June 30, 2025, as part of UBOS’ broader initiative to distribute a total of 3,025 tablets to ten government-funded institutions of higher learning. The […]
An extraordinary sitting of the Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum (UVCF) meeting at Makerere University on 23rd June 2025 has made a special appeal for the scientific evaluation of the impact of the Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) programme as its future hangs in a balance. The sitting was hosted by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. […]
On Tuesday, 17th June 2025, a distinguished delegation from the Mastercard Foundation Board visited Makerere University for the first time since the establishment of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the university. The visit underscored the progress achieved through the partnership and its positive impact on the university community, Uganda and the African continent over […]