MAK Postgraduate Application Form – 2023/2024 Intake

This article contains information on the Makerere University, MAK postgraduate online application and how to apply. It also contains the Makerere University, MAK Postgraduate Application requirements and eligibility.

The Academic Registrar of Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2023/2024 Academic Year.

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. 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. Therefore applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable.

MAK POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION PROCEDURE & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Entry Requirements: 

Applicants should have obtained at least a first class or second class degree or its equivalent from a recognised and chartered university/institution. Applicants should also possess a Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes (or its equivalent) and a Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two Principle Passes and one Subsidiary Pass obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).

PhD DEGREES BY RESEARCH ONLY:

All Colleges offer PhD degrees through 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 online at any time or in Room 410, Level 4 with a synopsis.

Duration of Programmes

• Postgraduate Diplomas                             –         One Academic Year
• Masters degrees (full time)                        –         Two Academic Years
• Masters degrees (part time)                       –         Three – Four Academic Years
• 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

Application Procedure

1. 1. Visit the Makerere University Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug
2. Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile No. Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.
3.  A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
5. To fill a form (all form sections must be filled) the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button (for first time applicants) or MY PORTAL button (for renewal of application) displayed on the appropriate scheme i.e. Taught PhDs, Masters & Postgrad Diplomas, and OR PhD by Research.
6. All academic transcripts/certificates and passport photos should be scanned and uploaded on the system.
7.  You can access the referees’ letter by following the following link: https://rgt.mak.ac.ug/sites/default/files/file-attachments/Referee-Letter-of-Recommendation-for-Admission-to-Graduate-Programme.pdf
8. These should be filled, scanned and uploaded.
9. Obtain a payment ref no. by clicking on “Pay for Form” button. Make payments at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority
   1. Application fee= Ugx 50,000 (East African applicants) or Ugx 151,500 (International Applicants), for International applicants, application fees can be transferred either by EFT or any other means in UGX to a designated URA collection account in Bank of Uganda as follows:
      1. Account Name: UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY COLLECTIONS
      2. Account No:003410158000002
      3. Swift Code:UGBAUGKAU
      4. Bank Name :BANK OF UGANDA
      5. Bank Address: KAMPALA, UGANDA
      6. Currency: UGANDA SHILLINGS
10. Strictly observe the closing date.
11.  All Applicants for Master of Laws (LLM) will take a Graduate Admission Test (GAT) consisting of an oral Interview and written test on dates and other requirements to be communicated by the School.
12. 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.
13. 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.

Application Deadline

• The closing date for submission of application forms is  Friday, 31st March, 2023.  Candidates should note that NO applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Click here to check the Makerere University minimum admission requirements for other courses.

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