ANNOUNCEMENT

The Academic Registrar of Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral degree Programmes) for the 2015/2016 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first degree or its equivalent from a recognized and chartered university/institution.

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.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES / TUITION FEES PER ANNUM (SHILLINGS/USD)
Ugandan / International
Students / Students
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
1 / PGD Environmental Impact Assessment / Shs.3,800,000/= / Shs.6,700,000/=
2 / PGD Meteorology / Shs.3,800,000/= / Shs.6,700,000/=
3 / PGD Environmental Information Management / Shs.3,800,000/= / Shs.6,700,000/=
4 / MSc. in Agricultural Extension & Education / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
5 / MSc. in Crop Science / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
6 / MSc. in Animal Science / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
7 / MSc. in Agricultural Engineering / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
8 / MSc. in Soil Science / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
9 / MSc. in Agricultural Economics / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
10 / Master of Agribusiness Management / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
11 / MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
12 / MSc. in Food Science & Technology / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
13 / MSc. in Agricultural & Applied Economics / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
14 / MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.10,338,360/=
15 / Msc. in Applied Human Nutrition / Shs.4,020,000/= / Shs.9,090,000/=
16 / MSc. in Environment & Natural Resources / Shs.3,637,500/= / Shs.6,464,000/=
17 / MSc. in Agroforestry / Shs.3,607,000/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
18 / MSc. in Forestry / Shs.3,607,500/= / Shs.7,272,000/=
19 / M.A. in Geography / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
20 / M.A. in Land Use and Regional Development / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
21 / PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development / Shs.3,000,000/= / Shs.4,420,000/=
22 / PGD (Guidance and Counselling) / Shs.3,000,000/= / Shs.4,420,000/=
23 / M.A. in Human Rights / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
24 / M.A.in Philosophy / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
25 / M.A. in Journalism and Communication / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
26 / M.A. in History / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
27 / M.A. in Music / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
28 / M.A.in Literature / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
29 / M.A. in Religious Studies / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.5,605,500/=
30 / M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
31 / M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika) / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
32 / M.A. in Linguistics / Shs.2,400,000/= / Shs.4,242,000/=
33 / M.A. in Gender Studies / Shs.3,150,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
34 / M.A. in Public Administration & Management / Shs.3,150,000/= / Shs.8,484,000/=
35 / M.A in Social Sector Planning & Management / Shs.3,150,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
36 / M.A. in Sociology / Shs.3,150,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
37 / M.A. in International Relations& Diplomatic Studies / Shs.3,150,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
38 / M.A. in Rural Development / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.9,090,000/=
39 / M.Ed. in Educational Psychology / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
40 / Master of Organizational Psychology / Shs.3,150,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
41 / M.A. in Counselling / Shs.3,150,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
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43 / MSc. in Clinical Psychology
47 MPhil/PhD in Social Studies / Shs.3,150,000/=
Shs.8,000,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
Shs.16,160,000/=
COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
44 / PGD in Information Technology / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
45 / PGD in Computer Science / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
46 / PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
47 / PGD in Information Systems / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
48 / MSc. in Computer Science / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
49 / Master of Information Technology / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
50 / MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
51 / MSc. in Information Systems / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,767,000/=
52 / MSc. in Information Science / Shs.2,587,500/= / Shs.5,050,000/=
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
53 / PGD in Demography (Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
54 / PGD in Statistics(Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
55 / M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning(Evening) / Shs.3,075,000/= / Shs.5,454,000/=
56 / M.A. in Economic Policy Management (Day &Evening) / Shs.3,750,000/= / Shs.9,090,000/=
57 / M.A in Economics(Day) / Shs.3,075,000/= / Shs.5,454,000/=
58 / Master of Business Administration (Evening) / Shs.3,075,000/= / Shs.5,454,000/=
59 / M.A. in Gender Analysis in Economics (Day) / Shs.3,075,000/= / Shs.5,454,000/=
60 / M.A. in Demography(Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
61 / Master of Statistics(Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
62 / M.A. in Population and Development (Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
63 / MSc. in Population and Reproductive Health(Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
64 / MSc. in Quantitative Economics (Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
65 / MSc in Population Studies (Evening) / Shs.2,662,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
66 / Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services) (Evening) / Shs.3,075,000/= / Shs.5,454,000/=
67 / Master in Public Infrastructure Management
(Block week Modular) / Shs.3,500,000/= / Shs.7,200,000/=
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES
68 / PGD in Education / Shs.1,700,000/= / Shs.2,800,000 /=
69 / PGD in Medical Education / Shs.2,400,000/=
70 / M.Ed. in Science Education / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.4,747,000/=
71 / M.Ed. in Social Sciences & Arts Education / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.4,747,000/=
72 / M.Ed. in Language & Literature Education / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.4,747,000/=
73 / M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.4,747,000/=
74 / M.Ed. in Educational Foundations / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.4,747,000/=
75 / M.A. in Educational Policy and Planning / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.4,747,000/=
76 / Master of Arts in Educational Management / Shs.2,673,750/= / Shs.4,747,000/=
77 / Master of Adult and Community Education / Shs.2,600,000/= / Shs.4,500,000/=
SCHOOL OF LAW
78 / Master of Laws / Shs.3,075,000/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
79 / M. Med: Internal Medicine / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
80 / M.Med Family Medicine / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
81 / M.Med Microbiology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
82 / M.Med Ophthalmology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
83 / M.Med Paediatrics and Child Health / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
84 / M.Med Pathology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
85 / M.Med Psychiatry / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
86 / M.Med Radiology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
87 / M.Med Ear, Nose &Throat / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
88 / M.Med Surgery / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
89 / M.Med Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
90 / M.Med Anaesthesia / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
91 / M.Med Orthopaedics / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
92 / MSc. in Medical Illustration / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
93 / MSc. in Human Anatomy / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
94 / MSc. in Pharmacology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
95 / MSc. in Physiology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
96 / MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
97 / Master of Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) / Shs.5,000,000/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
98 / MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
99 / MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Management / Shs.5,000,000/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
100 / MSc. in Pharmacognosy / Shs.5,000,000/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
101 / Master of Nursing (Midwifery and Women’s Health) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs. 5,312,600/=
102 / Master of Public Health (Full Time) / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
103 / Master of Public Health (Distance) / Shs.3,000,000/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
104 / Master of Health Services Research / Shs.5,000,000/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
105 / Master of Public Health Nutrition / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.15,150,000/=
106 / Master of Public Health Disaster Management / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.15,150,000/=
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
107 / MSc. in Mathematics / Shs.3,525,000/= / Shs.6,262,000/=
108 / MSc. in Physics / Shs.3,525,000/= / Shs.6,262,000/=
109 / MSc. in Chemistry / Shs.3,525,000/= / Shs.6,262,000/=
110 / MSc. in Botany / Shs.3,525,000/= / Shs.6,262,000/=
111 / MSc. in Zoology / Shs.3,525,000/= / Shs.6,262,000/=
112 / MSc. in Geology / Shs.3,525,000/= / Shs.6,262,000/=
113 / MSc. in Mathematical Modelling / Shs.3,525,000/= / Shs.6,262,000/=
114 / M.Sc. in Biochemistry / Shs.5,000,000/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
115 / Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.7,500,000/=
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY
116 / PGD in Construction Project Management(Eve) / Shs. 3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
117 / PGD in Urban Planning and Design(Eve) / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
118 / MSc. in Mechanical Engineering (Day/Eve) / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
119 / Master of Architecture (Day) / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
120 / MSc. in Renewable Energy (Day) / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
121 / MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Technology(Day) / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
122 / MSc. in Civil Engineering(Day/Eve) / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
123 / MSc. in Urban Planning & Design(Day) / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.6,666,000/=
124 / MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology / Shs.3,825,000/= / Shs.6,120,600/=
125 / MSc. in Power Systems Engineering / Shs.5,700,000/= / Shs.11,312,000/=
126 / MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering / Shs.5,700,000/= / Shs.11,312,000/=
127 / MSc. in Construction Management / Shs.3,787,500/= / Shs.8,250,000/=
128 / M.A. in Fine Art(Day) / Shs.3,037,500/= / Shs.6,060,000/=
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, ANIMAL RESOURCES AND BIOSECURITY
129 / PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
130 / Master of Vet. Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production)(Day) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
131 / MSc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology(Evening) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
132 / MSc. in Veterinary Pathology(Day) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
133 / Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Field Epidemiology) (Day) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
134 / Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Animal Health and Production Economics) (Day) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
135 / Master of Wildlife Health and Management (Day) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
136 / MSc. in Livestock Development Planning and Management / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.7,332,600/=
137 / Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management(Evening) / Shs.4,162,500/= / Shs.10,100,000/=
138 / Master of Wildlife Tourism & Recreation Management(Evening) / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.10,000,000/=
139 / MSc. Natural Products Technology and Value Chain Management / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.10,000,000/=
140 / Msc. in Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety(Day) / Shs.5,200,000/= / Shs.12,000,000/=
141 / Msc.in International Infectious Diseases Management(Day) / Shs.4,500,000/= / Shs.10,000,000/=
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
142 / Doctor of Philosophy (By Research only) / Shs.8,000,000/= / Shs.8,000,000/=
143 / Master of Business Administration (Evening) / Shs.3,382,500/= / USD2,427
144 / MSc. in Accounting and Finance / Shs.2,800,000/= / USD1,780
145 / MSc. in Marketing / Shs.2,590,000/= / USD1,780
146 / Master of Human Resource Management / Shs.2,520,000/= / USD1,780
147 / MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management / Shs.3,000,000/= / USD2,206
148 / MSc. in Leadership and Governance / Shs.2,800,000/= / USD1,780
149 / MSc. in Entrepreneurship / Shs.2,800,000/= / USD1,780
150 / M.A. in Economic Policy Management / Shs.2,875,000/= / USD2,014
151 / Master of International Business / Shs.2,875,000/= / USD2,014
152 / Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management / Shs.2,875,000/= / USD2,014
153 / Master of Business Administration (Modular) / Shs.4,620,000/= / USD2,887
154 / MSc. in Banking & Investment Management / Shs.2,875,000/= / USD2,014
155 / Master of Business Psychology / Shs.4,400,000/= / USD4,256
DOCTORAL DEGREES BY COURSEWORKS AND DISSERTATIONS
156 / Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science / Shs.10,000,000/= / Shs.15,000,000/=
157 / Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural and Rural Innovation / Shs.6,089,000/= / Shs.12,705,800/=
158 / PhD in Information Science / Shs.5,000,000/= / Shs.8,080,000/=
159 / PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology / Shs.5,000,000/= / Shs.10,338,360/=
160 / PhD in Educational Management / Shs.5,060,000 / Shs.8,282,000/=

PHD. DEGREES BY RESEARCH ONLY:

All colleges offer PhD degrees by Research and Applicants for PhD by research should have a Masters 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 check on applying.

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)-Three academic years

Master of Public Health (Distance)-Three to five academic years

PhD (Provisional Admission)-One academic year Maximum

PhD/MD/LLD (full time)-Three academic years

PhD/MD/LLD (part time)-Five academic years.

Application Procedure

  1. Hard copies of application forms are obtainable from the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, 3rd Floor, Senate Building, Room 307 after payment of an application fee of Ug.shs 50,000/= (Ugandan applicants) andUg. Shs. 151,500 (International Applicants) to any Stanbic Bank Branch and DFCU Bank using Makerere University paying-in-bank slips. International applicants can also pay by bank draft as cheques will not be honoured.
  1. Application forms can also be down loaded from our Website:

3. Completed application forms should be returned to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, Room 307 and must be accompanied by relevant supporting certified copies of certificates, and academic transcripts, and the letters of referees. Please strictly observe the closing date of 27th March, 2015.

  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. The GAT will be held on 13th June, 2015
  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 a date to be communicated by College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School respectively.
  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.

8.For detailed information about the Programmes, content and regulations can be obtained from the University Website or contact the Principals of the respective Colleges and Schools.

Alfred Masikye Namoah

ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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