Makerere University Postgraduate Admissions 2023

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Makerere University Postgraduate Admissions 2023-2024

Makerere University Postgraduate Admissions 2023 | See details below to apply…

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized and chartered university/institution at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Ugandan Certificate of Education with at least five passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes and one subsidiary pass obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

Application Procedure( Blended Online/Manual Applications using the new AIMS System)

  1. Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL(https://admissions.mak.ac.ug) and generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) by following the guide below. Makerere University Postgraduate Admissions

Makerere University Online Application Portal User-guide

a) Applicants should Signup using full name, e-mail and mobile number. Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid. If you changed your names please go to Senate Building, Graduate Admissions Office (308) with a gazette and any other documents supporting the name change.

b) A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile phone contact.

c) The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.

d)To fill a form, the applicant clicks on the “APPLY NOW” button displayed. Select the appropriate Scheme, ie Postgraduate and Taught PhD or PhD Research

e) Obtain a PRN by clicking on “PAY FOR FORM” button

f) Make a payment at any of the following Banks:

  • Stanbic
  • Post Bank
  • Centenary Bank
  • DFCU Bank
  • UBA Bank
  1. All applicants after payment of an application fee of Ugx 50,000 (Ugandan applicants) or Ugx 151,500 (International Applicants) will have to submit to office 307; level 3 Senate Building the following:
    1. Relevant supporting certified copies of certificates, and academic transcripts (2 copies),
    2. Letters from 3 referees.
    3. 2 passport photos.

Or

Scanned copies of documents listed above can emailed to drgt@rgt.mak.ac.ug Copy to: conference@rgt.mak.ac.ug

  1. For foreign applicants, upon obtaining of a Pay Reference Number (PRN) Payments can be made to Makerere University Revenue Collection Accounts and Bank Swift Codes are as follows:
NO BANK ACCOUNT TITLE ACCOUNT NO SWIFT ADDRESSES
1

 

 STANBIC BANK MUC-FEES COLLECTION CASH 9030005866749 SBICUGKXXXX
2

 

 DFCU BANK MUC- FEES COLLECTION 01083500181477 DFCUUGKAXXX
3 CENTENARY BANK MUC FEES COLLECTION 3740300001 CERBUGKAXXX
4

 

 POSTBANK UGANDA LTD MUC FEES COLLECTION 1630037000063 UGPBUGKA

 

  1. Strictly observe the closing date : Application Deadline.
  1. All Applicants for Master of Laws (LLM) will do a Graduate Admission Test (GAT) consisting of an oral Interview and written test. The fee is Ug. Shs. 100,000/= (One hundred thousand shillings) payable to the School Accountant.
  1. All Applicants for Master of Business Administration (College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School) will do a GMAT test on dates to be communicated by College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School respectively. The fee for the MUBS GMAT Admission test is 50,000/=.
  1. All Applicants for PGD (Guidance and Counselling), Master of Organizational Psychology, MA.in Counselling and MSc. in Clinical Psychology (College of Humanities and Social Sciences) will do a GMAT test on dates to be communicated by College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The fee is Ug. Shs. 60,000/= (Sixty thousand shillings) payable to the School Accountant.
  1. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants for Master of Public Infrastructure Management (MPIM) must have “Proven professional experience of at least 2 years at managerial/supervisory level or policy-decision making position in a government, parastatal organ, international organisation or non-governmental organisation” Applicants should attach a 2- page short CV and referee recommendations.
  1. Detailed information about the Programmes’ admission requirements, content and regulations can be obtained from Makerere University Website and Directorate of Research and Graduate Training  or contact the Principals/College Registrars of the respective Colleges and Schools.

View  Graduate Programmes Fees Structure HERE

PHD DEGREES BY RESEARCH ONLY:

All Colleges offer PhD degrees by Research. Applicants for PhD by research should have a Master’s degree in a field relevant to their area of further studies. Applicants will be required to submit their applications any time in Room 410, Level 4 with a synopsis. For further information, please visit our website http://rgt.mak.ac.ug check on applying.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Diplomas                                   –           One Academic Year

1 Masters degrees (full time)                             –           Two Academic Years

2 Masters degrees (part time)                             –           Three – Four Academic Years

3 Masters of Medicine                                       –           Three Academic Years

Master of Public Health (Day)                        –           Two Academic Years

Master of Public Health (Distance)                –           Three to Five Academic Years

PhD (Provisional Admission)                         –           One Academic Year (Maximum)

PhD (Full Admission)                                     –           Three Academic Years

PhD/MD/LLD (full time)                               –           Three Academic Years

PhD/MD/LLD (part time)                               –           Five Academic Years.

45 thoughts on “Makerere University Postgraduate Admissions 2023”

  1. Kule PETER

    May i apply for graduate admission after 17th may 2020? Will you not grant an opportunity for extended deadline due to the impact of the covid-19 lock down? Kindly, give response to 0781988550, 0772476255 and e-mail.

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    1. muwanga david

      I would like to apply for a Masters degree in Journalism, and have seen deadline of May when we were under tension due to COVID, advise,

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    2. Ayele Desalegn

      I am Ayele desalegn from Ethiopia.
      I could get grant to study my master of environment and natural resource management in Makerere university. Now I need the admission from makerere university. Can I apply now to get admission letter?

      Please contact with my email ayeledesalegn5@gmail.com or my mobile +251955430167

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  2. Dr otim peter

    I have failed to submit and pay for my application now a week

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  3. MUGUME REAGAN

    Considering the effects of Covid 19 pandemic , has the university considered the extention of the deadline for applications. Can I apply even now.

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  4. NALUYIMBA Zulaikah

    I applied for a postgraduate diploma in education online, paid it’s fee however my referees haven’t submitted. Can’t their forms be modified so they can do at least everything online?
    Does that reducesy chances of getting admitted?
    Please reply

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  5. Wendo Jean Mary

    Has the University extended application deadline for graduate programs? I wish to apply for a program. Thank you.

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  7. joel

    please are we still applying masters degree programmes . please i beg we apply because of covid

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    1. Izak

      Hey Joel
      Did you get a reply to your question? If so, please share with me.

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  8. Mwasa Enock

    I registered my self and am far hear in masaka but i have not got any piece of infornation wether am admitted or not pliz help mi

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  11. Kahambu Francisca Mate

    Dear SIr/ Madam
    Am Kahambu francisca mate I applied for masters in Information Science and I would like to know if am admitted.
    Kindly reply through my email ie kfmatte@gmail.com
    Thank you

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  12. Habert Mabonga

    Good morning DRGT,
    When should we expect the admission list for postgraduate. Thank you

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  13. Elizabeth Wekoye

    Good evening I applied for masters Program. Is the admission list out or I should keep waiting?

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  14. Awino Norriet

    I applied for master in Geo information science and technology sometimes in may this year but up to now I have not received any update on admission and when to start studies. Please inform me accordingly.

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  15. APECHO KOTIDA

    Am Apecho kotida, i applied for master in Gender studies , was i admitted.
    0775509534/0756851602

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  16. Nyeko Isaac

    Good morning,

    Is the postgraduate admission for 2020/21
    Out?, And how can one access i

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    1. SUNDAY FAHAD

      Good Evening, I would love to know when is the application deadline for MSc in Bio Statistics.

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  18. Godfrey Kaniki

    I am Godfrey Kaniki from Dar es Salaam Tanzania, I have applied for masters of science in Technology, Innovation and Industrial development but till now no any updates from University. Please let know whatbis going on.

    Thank you

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  19. Esmat Kodi

    When will the list of shortlisted applicants to the east African community scholarships programme for the year 2020-2021 be out?

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  20. Karisa Charo Kalume

    I am a Kenyan citizen having recently graduated with a Bcom (Supply Chain Management).

    Currently am employed In Bugolobi, Kampala Uganda.

    I am interested to pursue MSc procurement and Supply chain management.

    When is the next intake/ receipt of application due?

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  21. Akol David Magai

    Am mr. Akol David Magai, south Sudanese student who applied for Iueac scholarship for 2020/2021 and up to now no any response to my Application form either i fail or not. I applied for masters of science in Zoology, Entomology and fisheries science in makerere.

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    1. Kimera David

      My name is Kimera David a Ugandan
      I want to apply for Msc. In Renewable energy but i don’t know the deadline for applications.

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  22. Abiem Alfred

    My name is Abiem Alfred, I am a South Sudanese national and I want to enrol for MBA your university. Please send me admission form for MBA 2021

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  23. Akech Jok Maluil

    Hello. My name is Akech Jok Maluil, am South Sudanese nationals interested to study in your institution for post graduate ( Master of Development Studies). Is admission for 2021/2022 out? If so, How can I access them?
    Thanks

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  24. Katumba Abdulhakim

    Hi Admin, I’m Katumba Abdulhakim
    Have just finished my BAED at Muk and want to start doing my Masters in International relations & diplomatic studies.
    But haven’t got my Transcript yet which is a requirement for application .
    Kindly guide me

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  26. Awan Emmanuel Ajith

    I am Awan Emmanuel Ajith, an alumnus of Mak, school of law -class of 2017. I’d like to apply for the Master’s programme(LL.M) but I am outside Uganda. How can I be able to do the GAT entry exams whilst outside the Country; any possibility of doing the same online?

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  27. Jedidah Mujidi

    I am a Kenyan, married to a Ugandan, and hold a post grad and Masters in distance education from University of London. I wish to register for a doctorate by research and would like to know how much fees the period allowed for completion

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  28. Tukwasiibwe shallon

    I have not seen Masters in education program.secondary,due to the lockdown,I left my documents behind as I went to the village,now when is the closing date for submitting application s 21-22?

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  29. A. Murtala

    I am a Nigerian and want to enrol a PhD in your institution. please connect me to the application form for that.

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  31. MUTEGE MOSES

    I have tried to search for diploma in civil engineering but am no where to be seen, so please let me know whether it is available 0781458247

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  32. MUTEGE MOSES

    I have tried to search for diploma in civil engineering but no where to be seen, so please let me know whether it is available 0781458247

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  33. Thakari sarah

    Halo! I am thakari Sarah. I applied for masters arts in gender but upto now I have never received any email whether I was successful or not. Thank you

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  34. Isimoni Priscilla

    I’m Priscilla with a bachelors in English and Literature from Kumi University. I would like to further my studies at masters level from your institution, preferably majoring in Literature. Probably long distance or online program, may not be bad. Gladly waiting to hear from you. Thnx.

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  35. Anyanzo Joaniter Jurua

    when is the deadline for application of masters courses for academic year 2022

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  36. Idi Gibson Laila

    I am tried several times to apply online but the OTP password is not reaching me having used valid email and phone number.
    What can I do?

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  38. Dominic Albino Batikayo

    I would like to apply for Distance learning of Master in Agribusiness. Please, send response through the email below.

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