Makerere University Faculty of Computing and Informatic Technology- Admission, Application, Fees, Progammes

Programmes
BSc in Computer Science 3 academic years
Bachelor of Information Technology 3 academic years
Bachelor of Information Systems (New) 3 academic years
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (New) 4 academic years
Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology 2 academic years

If standard study options don’t apply to you, Evening Study programmes designed to offer studying opportunities to mainly the working class although any interested person who meets the admission requirements can apply to be considered for admission.

1. Day programmes (DAY) run from 7:00am to 6:00pm
2. Evening programmes (EVE) run from 5:00pm to 9;00pm

Semester Duration

Undergraduate programmes are run on semester system. The courses are conducted on credit unit basis, a credit unit being equivalent to one contact hour per week per semester i.e. a series of 15 contact hours in 15 weeks. One contact hour is equivalent to one hour of lecture or 2 hours of tutorials. Each academic year is divided into two semesters each of which lasts 17 weeks. At least fifteen (15) weeks are for teaching and two (2) weeks are allowed for examinations. There is a recess semester of 10 weeks after the 2nd Semester


# Application procedures
Application forms and other relevant information may be obtained from undergraduate Admissions Office level 3, Senate building, Makerere University. Application fee of 20,000/= (Ugandan Applicant) and bank charge of 2500/= or US$50 (International Applicant) should be paid in any Stanbic Bank branch using Makerere University pay-in slip bank slips. Applicants fill in four copies of pay-in slips and after paying they are expected to present a copy when they are submitting the completed application forms to the admissions office, Makerere University. All applications for diplomas have to satisfy the requirements of the relevant courses and the University regulations. Download Application forms (http://www.mak.ac.ug/)

International applicants should contact Makerere University Academic Registrar's on acadreg@acadreg.mak.ac.ug for application forms and more information. Please provide your e-mail and fax addresses for ease of transmission of these forms where applicable.

# When to apply
a) Direct Entry/ Diploma Holders/ Mature Age Entry Scheme: Unless otherwise stated, all applications are made in May of each academic year. The closing date for receiving applications is normally late the same month of the year in which the admission is sought. All completed application forms must be accompanied by relevant copies of certificates.

b) Application forms from International students are received from 1st April to 30th April of each year

# Registration of Students
For a candidate to be a full student of the University he/she must be registered. Registration is a mandatory function of the Faculty as well as the University which must be done with in six (6) weeks from the beginning of the semester by every student. Registration center is under the supervision of the Faculty registrar at the Faculty premises who produces and displays detailed registration programmes.

Students are advised to use names that appear on their admissions letters, and these should be the names that appear on O’ Level and A’ Level results slips, Diploma Transcripts etc.

All undergraduate students are expected to be registered on the Academic Registrar’s Information System (ARIS) for their programmes and respective courses so as to be availed with Examination permits. All undergraduate Students are urged to fill the bio-data form as soon as possible to provide the necessary information required by the system.

# Fees & Other Requirements

Before applying, applicants are advised to make sure that they have adequate financial support to cover tuition fees and other financial requirements. Applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors, where applicable. Tuition fees do not cover research and accommodation expenses. An acceptable guarantee of financial support throughout the proposed programme is necessary.

# Admission Requirements

Admission is through Direct Entry, Mature Age Entry and Diploma Holder Entry Schemes. All candidates must fulfill the general minimum ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of Makerere University in addition to fulfilling the specific requirements for undergraduate programmes offered at CIT.

# Types of Programmes
• BSc in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Systems (New)
• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (New)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (Proposed)
• Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology