Makerere University is a technical
school that
was founded in the year 1922. Its alumni includes African presidents, prime
ministers and other notable personalities. This Ugandan premier institution
offers hundreds of certificates, diploma, degree as well as post-graduate courses.
Here is everything you need to know about Makerere University courses,
requirements and application process.
Makerere
University is Uganda's largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first
established as a technical school in 1922. Photo: @Makerere University
(modified by author)
Source: UGC
Makerere
University is located on Makerere Hill, one of Uganda’s six hills surrounding
Kampala city. Its main campus, which is located a few kilometres from the city
square, spans close to 300 acres. Here is everything you need to know about
this institution
of higher learning.
Makerere University courses and tuition fees
Makerere
University aims to cultivate fresh insights across diverse domains including
technology, medicine, agriculture, business,
and other scientific disciplines. Comprising nine colleges and a school, the
university provides programs for approximately 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000
postgraduates.
These colleges include:
- College of Natural Sciences
(CONAS)
- College of Health Sciences
(CHS)
- College of Engineering Art
& Design (CEDAT)
- College of Agriculture and
Environmental Studies (CAES)
- College Of Business and
Management Sciences (CoBAMS)
- College of Humanities &
Social Sciences (CHUSS)
- College of Computing and
Information Sciences (COCIS)
- College of Veterinary
Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-security (COVAB)
- College of Education and
External Studies (CEES)
- Makerere University Business
School (MUBS)
Makerere University tuition fees
Makerere
University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in
various fields including arts, sciences, business, engineering, agriculture,
medicine, and many others. The table below shows the Makerere
University fees structure for various programmes at the university.
1. College of Health Sciences
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Pharmacy |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Medicine and Surgery |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Dental Surgery |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Environmental Health Science |
1,596,91 |
2,395,378 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Speech and Language Therapy |
2,281,313 |
4,608,251 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Biomedical Engineering |
2,281,313 |
3,421,969 |
|
Bachelor of
Cytotechnology |
1,825,050 |
3,650,100 |
|
Bachelor of
Optometry |
2,281,313 |
3,802,188 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Dental Laboratory Technology |
2,645,000 |
3,306,250 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Medical Radiography |
2,350,664 |
3,525,997 |
2. College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Food Science and Technology |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Agricultural Engineering |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Agribusiness Management |
1,171,074 |
1,756,611 |
|
Bachelor of
Agricultural and Rural Innovation |
2,129,225 |
4,301,035 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Human Nutrition |
1,825,050 |
3,379,384 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Forestry |
1,454,750 |
3,967,500 |
|
Bachelor of
Geographical Sciences |
1,454,750 |
3,967,500 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management |
1,454,750 |
3,967,500 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Bioprocessing Engineering |
2,300,000 |
3,737,500 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Water and Irrigation |
2,005,600 |
3,036,000 |
|
Bachelor of
Agriculture and Rural Innovation (External) |
988,569 |
2,570,279 |
3. College of Engineering Art & Design (CEDAT)
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering |
1,756,611 |
2,714,762 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering |
1,756,611 |
2,714,762 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering |
1,756,611 |
2,714,762 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Land Surveying and Geomatics |
1,756,611 |
2,714,762 |
|
Bachelor of
Architecture |
1,756,611 |
2,714,762 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Quantity Surveying |
1,756,611 |
2,714,762 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Land Economics |
1,756,611 |
2,714,762 |
|
Bachelor of
Fine Art |
1,277,535 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Visual Communication, Design & Multi-Media |
1,500,000 |
2,200,000 |
|
Bachelor of
Urban and Regional Planning |
1,064,613 |
1,596,919 |
4. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Statistics |
,533,042 |
4,684,295 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Actuarial Science |
,596,919 |
3,747,436 |
|
Bachelor of
Arts in Economics |
1,596,919 |
2,235,686 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Quantitative Economics |
1,596,919 |
3,810,577 |
|
Bachelor of
Commerce |
1,703,380 |
2,555,070 |
|
Bachelor of
Business Administration |
1,749,006 |
2,661,531 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Population Studies |
1,064,613 |
2,342,148 |
5. College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHUSS)
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Social Work |
1,277,535 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Arts (Social Sciences) |
1,064,613 |
1,596,919 |
|
Bachelor of
Journalism and Communication |
1,490,458 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Arts (Arts) |
958,151 |
1,437,227 |
|
Bachelor of
Arts in Music |
1,064,613 |
1,596,919 |
|
Bachelor of
Arts in Drama and Film |
1,064,613 |
1,596,919 |
|
Bachelor of
Chinese and Asian Studies |
1,380,000 |
1,932,000 |
|
Diploma in
Performing Arts |
532,306 |
798,459 |
6. College of Education and External Studies
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Arts with Education |
1,022,028 |
1,533,042 |
|
Bachelor of
Science with Education - Physical |
1,022,028 |
1,533,042 |
|
Bachelor of
Science with Education - Biological |
1,022,028 |
1,533,042 |
|
Bachelor of
Science with Education - Economics |
1,022,028 |
1,533,042 |
|
Bachelor of
Adult and Community Education |
1,064,613 |
1,596,919 |
7. College of Natural Sciences
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Industrial Chemistry |
1,277,535 |
1,724,672 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture |
1,277,535 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Sports Science |
1,277,535 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Science - Biological |
1,149,782 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Science - Physical |
1,149,782 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Science - Economics |
1,149,782 |
1,916,303 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Petroleum Geoscience & Production |
1,977,138 |
2,150,517 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Conservation Biology |
1 '149,782 |
4,608,251 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Biotechnology |
1,825,050 |
2,737,575 |
8. College of Computing and Information Sciences
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Computer Science |
1,916,303 |
2,874,454 |
|
Bachelor of
Information Systems and Technology |
2,116,000 |
3,107,875 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Software Engineering |
1,977,138 |
3,840,209 |
|
Bachelor of
Library and Information Science |
1,596,919 |
2,555,070 |
9. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Biosecurity
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in UGX |
|
Bachelor of
Veterinary Medicine |
2,044,056 |
3,406,760 |
|
Bachelor of
Biomedical Laboratory Technology |
1 '192,366 |
3,041,750 |
|
Bachelor of
Animal Production Technology and Mgt |
1,596,919 |
2,395,378 |
|
Bachelor of
Industrial Livestock and Business |
1,322,500 |
1,917,625 |
10. Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
|
Programme |
Ugandans and East African fees in UGX |
International tuition fees in USD |
|
Bachelor of
Commerce |
1,456,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Business Administration |
1,495,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Human Resource Management |
1,410,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
International Business |
1,410,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Leisure Events and Hotel Management |
1,360,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Business Computing |
1,501,500 |
939 |
|
Bachelor of
Procurement and Supply Chain Management |
1,410,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Real Estate Business Management |
1,404,000 |
910 |
|
Bachelor of
Leadership and Governance |
1,404,000 |
910 |
|
Bachelor of
Arts in Economics |
1,360,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Finance |
1,404,000 |
910 |
|
Bachelor of
Science in Accounting |
1,360,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Business Statistics |
1,360,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Office & Information Management |
1,501,500 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Marketing |
1,360,000 |
883 |
|
Bachelor of
Travel and Tourism Management |
1,360,000 |
1,050 |
|
Bachelor of
Entrepreneurship |
1,360,000 |
883 |
Master's courses at Makerere University
Makerere
University provides a diverse selection of master's
programs spanning various fields. The tuition
fees for these programs are accessible to Ugandan, East African, and
international students alike. Among the master's programs offered are:
- MSc. in Agricultural
Extension Education
- MSc. in Crop Science
- MSc. in Animal Science
- MSc. in Agricultural
Engineering
- MSc. in Soil Science
- Master of Agribusiness
Management
- MSc. in Integrated Watershed
Management
- MSc. in Food Science &
Technology
- MSc. in Plant Breeding and
Seed Systems
- M.A. in Economics
- Master of Business
Administration
- Master of Statistics
- MSc.in Population and
Reproductive Health
- MSc. in Quantitative
Economics
- Master of Information
Technology
- MSc. in Data Communication
and Software Engineering
- MSc. in Information Systems
- MSc. in Information Science
- MSc. in Records and Archives
Management
- MSc. in Medical Illustration
- MSc. in Human Anatomy
- MSc. in Pharmacology
- MSc. in Physiology
- MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology
& Biostatistics
- MSc. in Immunology and
Clinical Microbiology
- MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and
Health Supplies
- MSc. in Pharmacognosy
- Master of Nursing (Midwifery
& Women’s Health)
- Master of Public Health
Makerere University online application
You can apply
for any course in this institution without having to go physically to its
premises. You will need the following:
- Internet access
- Laptop/desktop you can also
use a smartphone
- A browser
- Email address
- Scanned copies of passport
photo, birth
certificate, result slip, previous school I.D., and transcripts where
necessary.
How to apply online at Makerere University
Makerere
University online application portal. Photo: apply.mak.ac.ug
Use the
following procedure to apply any of the above programs:
- Visit the Makerere
University online
application portal.
- Click on "Register
Now" to create a new account.
- Fill out the registration
form with your details exactly as they appear on your academic documents.
- Make sure the email address
and phone number you provide are unique and haven't been used for
applications before.
- After successful
registration, you'll be able to log in to the portal.
- You'll see a list of
available programs. Choose the program you're interested in and click
"Apply Now."
- Carefully fill out the
application form, paying close attention to mandatory fields.
- After filling the forms,
click on the submit button at the end of the web page.
You will be
directed to a new page where you can edit or pay for the document. As soon as
you clear the application fees, log in again to your account, and you will see
that the status has changed from “Application Submitted” to “Application
Completed.” If not, then reach out to the support team.
If you
qualify for Makerere University enrolment, you will be contacted by the
registrar after processing and verification of your details is done.
Makerere University contact details
In case you
experience any technical difficulties, or you are not sure about what to do,
reach out to the institution using the following contacts:
Primary contacts
- Physical location: University Rd, Kampala,
Uganda
- Post office address: P.O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda
- Phone number: 0414-542803
Academic registrar
- Office number: Room
602, Senate Building
- Postal address: P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
- Phone number: +256 414 533332
- Fax number: +256 414 541068
- Email address: ar@acadreg.mak.ac.ug
Where is Makerere University located?
Makerere
University is located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.
The main campus is situated on Makerere Hill, about 5 kilometers north of the
city center.
How do you check your admission status at Makerere University?
You can check
your undergraduate admission status via SMS. Text ADM (space) Index No (space)
Year of exams. Send the message to 8558.
- Example text: "ADM
U001/123 2025" to 8558. Each text costs Shs 500.
You can also
log in to the Makerere University student
portal. Once logged in, you should be able to see your admission status.
What are the cut-off points for private students at Makerere University?
Makerere
University releases fresh cut-off
points every academic year for private students entering various
programs.
Makerere University courses span various disciplines including sciences, humanities, engineering, and business. Renowned for its academic excellence and rich history, Makerere provides opportunities for students to engage in research, practical learning, and community service, preparing them for impactful careers and leadership roles.