Makerere University Application (Admissions) Procedure for Short-Term Studentship Scheme

The Short-Term Studentship Scheme caters for students who come to Makerere from other recognized Universities.

Objectives: a) To improve of knowledge base of the students
b) To enable a student to acquire more knowledge through experiential learning in a different environment
General Requirements a) Studying under scheme does not lead to any award
b) Candidates who apply for admission under the scheme should not already be Makerere University Students
c) Registered Short-Term students shall not transfer to degree programmes or change status of registration on the basis of their performance while on the scheme.
d) The Short-term students’ scheme applies to both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Admission Requirements Applicants under the scheme MUST:
a) Be students of other recognised Universities or
b) Possess the Makerere University admission requirements.
Application and Duration of Registration: a) Short-Term student is one whose duration of studentship at the University is at least one semester and who is not at the time of application and studies registered for the certificate, diploma or degree programme of Makerere University.
b) Students of other institutions should apply through the Heads of such institutions.
c) Applications must be submitted to the University not later than 31st May of the year in which admission is sought.
d) Registration for short-term studentship shall be at the beginning of each semester like regular students on Makerere University Programme, unless otherwise specified.
e) Short-term students are required to register as students of the University for one full academic year to any year of study as long as they meet the prerequisites. As registered students, all regulations governing full time students will apply to them unless otherwise stated. The tuition fees, charged per semester shall be paid before each student is registered.
f) Short-term studentship may be terminated on the following grounds; serious breach of University regulations, abscondment and/or irregular attendance of classes.
Examinations and Awards
a) Such registration shall not lead to any award of the University, unless otherwise decided by Senate.
b) At the end of the academic year/semester, short-term students have to sit University examinations under the same regulations as the full time University students.
c) short-term student may audit any course at the university by permission and provided they have registered in at least one course. all audited courses must be paid for at the prevailing university rates