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Makerere University Application Procedure for Occasional Students (Admission)

The University invites applications from  Occasional Students who want to study specific modules for a given period of time.

  Objective
a) Improvement on knowledge base of students
b) To enable a student to acquire more knowledge through experiential learning in a different environment

General Requirements
a) Studying under the 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 Occassional students shall not transfer to degree programmes or change status of registration on the basis of their performance while on the scheme
d) The Occassional Studentship Scheme applies to both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes.

Admission Requirements
Applicants under the scheme MUST be:
a) Students of other recognised Universities and
b) Possess the Makerere University minimum admission requirement

Application for, and Duration of, Registration
a) Students of other institutions should apply through the Heads of their institutions.
b) Candidates may apply for registration at any time and could be admitted at the beginning of any semester of the academic year.
c) All applications must be addressed to the Registrar who shall, in consultation with relevant bodies within the University, register such students.
d) Occasional student must register for at least one course in a semester and for not more than one academic year.
e) All applicants must complete an application form. They should specify the courses they wish to attend with the respective Deans/Directors of Faculties /Institutes/ School. The completed application form should finally be submitted to the Academic Registrar who shall, in consultation with relevant bodies within the University, register such student.

Examinations and Awards
(a) Occassional students shall not sit for University Examination.
(b) The University shall not enter into negotiations, on behalf of an occasional student, for purposes of getting agreements with another University on the crediting of the student's work covered during his registration although the University shall provide a statement of attendance/results on request.

University Rules, Fees and Residence
(a) Occasional students as well as regular students are expected to adhere to the University, and Faculty Rules and Regulations, with which they should make themselves familiar, at once, on arrival.
b) The tuition fees, charged per semester should be paid before the student is registered.
c) No occasional student shall be entitled to residential accommodation provided by the University and shall also not be involved in making alternative arrangements for the student.

If you are interested in registering as an Occasional student, please download the  and return it to If you are interested in registering as an Occasional student, please download the [Occasional student application form  and return it to the Admissions Office.

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

Makerere University Application (Admissions) Procedure For International Students

Makerere University welcomes International students who satisfy the minimum entry requirement which include:
  • At least an "O" level Certificate or and equivalent qualification (secured at the same sitting) and
  • At least two principle passes at "A" level or an equivalent qualification (secured at the same sititing)
Applicants should note that to be eligible for admission, the last examination must have been sat during the year in which admission is being sought or not more than two years previously. At its discretion and on the advise of the Academic Unit concerned, the University may consider for admission to a degree Programme a candidate with only "O" Level qualifications provided that he/she has been registered at another University (prior to applying), for a Degree Programme and has successfully completed at least one year of University education. They must however submit the University transcript(s).
Please note that the requirements described above are only minimum academic requirements for admission into the University. There is no guarantee that fulfillment of them will automatically make one entitled to admission into the University. The possession of the minimum entry qualifications only makes one eligible for consideration for admission.
For more information, please contact:
   Martha Muwanguzi
   International Office
   Lincoln Flats B4
   Makerere University.
   P.O. Box 7062,
   Kampala, Uganda.
 
   Email: mmuwanguzi@admin.mak.ac.ug

Makerere University: Post Graduate Application Guidelines at Makerere University (Admissions)

Postgraduate Diploma
Normally a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognised University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for. Each programme has its Admission requirements stipulated under the Faculty/School/Institute Website.
Duration of Programme: 1 Academic Year
Masters Degree
Normally a Bachelor’s degree of at least second class, lower division or equivalent from a recognised University.  Applicants with lower qualifications must satisfy the relevant department and the Postgraduate Admissions Board that they have acquired academic growth, for instance, by evidence of research and publications or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma of Second class division.  In some departments, a qualifying course followed by examination is given.
Duration of Programme:      Full time - 2 Calendar years
    Part time - 3 Calendar years
Master of Medicine degree: Full time - 3 Calendar years
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Normally a Master’s degree from a recognised University in a field relevant to the area of further studies.  First degree graduates who wish to register for Ph.D. would normally register for a master’s degree first and after a year or two of satisfactory progress may apply for upgrading of their candidature to Ph.D. level.  A research outline (synopsis) of 3-5 pages length should accompany the application.  This will be useful as a guide for PROVISIONAL ADMISSION for one year during which time the applicant will develop a comprehensive research proposal necessary for a FULL ADMISSION as soon as the proposal is approved.
Duration of Programme: Full time – 3 Calendar Years
                                   Part time – 5 Calendar Years 
M.D. Degree
A Master’s degree in Medicine from a recognised University.
Duration of Programme: Full time – 3 Calendar Years
                                   Part time – 5 Calendar Years 
LLD. Degree
A Master degree in Law from a recognised University.
Duration of Programme: Full time – 3 Calendar Years
                                   Part time – 5 Calendar Years 
D. Litt. & D.Sc. (Higher Doctorates)
Degrees are awarded upon successful submission of original published and unpublished works on the area/topic of specialization.  These are higher doctorates normally applied for by holders of Ph.D. degrees.
Occasional Postgraduate students
Candidates may apply for registration at any time and could be admitted at the beginning of any semester of the academic year.
No such registration shall overlap two academic years.
<!--[All applications must be addressed to the Director, School of Postgraduate Studies who shall, in consultation with relevant bodies within the University, register such students.
Extension of Study Duration
With special permission, these periods may be extended as the Board of Postgraduate Studies and Research may consider reasonable.
Under no circumstances will a candidate be allowed to submit a thesis for examination unless he/she has been under regular and approved supervision for at least one year for a Master's degree and two years for a Doctoral degree.

Makerere University Application Form for Diploma Holders- Admissions

 


































































APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY (UP-COUNTRY CENTRES)



UNDER THE PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP SCHEME
Current
Right Hand


          2010/2011 ADMISSIONS



Passport
Thumb Print

       TO BE COMPLETED BY DIPLOMA HOLDERS
Photograph


ACADEMIC YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION IS SOUGHT e.g 2010/2011 ……………………



NOTE: (i)  This form must be submitted with evidence of payment of application fee.



              (ii)  To be completed by applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of



                     a Diploma only.











PART I




ALL NAMES MUST BE WRITTEN IN FULL (NO INITIALS) AND THE FORM SHOULD BE FILLED IN CAPITAL LETTERS

1
(a)
Surname (in full)  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………




(b)
Other names (in full)

..…………………………………………………………………………………………….



(c)
Sex: (Tick)
Male


  Female 





(d)
Date of Birth (DD………………….
MM…………….  YY……………)    (e)  Citizenship/Nationality …………………………



(You must attach a copy of the birth certificate)




(f)
Home District …………………………………………………………………….



2
(a)
PROGRAMME APPLIED FOR






Use the three letter codes provided in the announcement




          CHOICE (ONE)
CHOICE (TWO)















3
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent



Index No ……………………………………
Year of Examination………………….          
         SUMMARY OF GRADES


SUBJECT
DISTINCTIONS      CREDITS     PASSES



GRADE







































 4.    Uganda Advanced Certificate of  Education (UACE) or its equivalent. Index No. ………………… Year of Examination……....................
        Please indicate the subjects and grades where applicable.
 

          SUBJECT
 

          GRADE

        Attach a photocopy of the UACE Certificate or its equivalent (Strictly a photocopy of the Certificate or results slip must be attached).


5.                                            Institutions attended, if any
 

                   YEAR                                              Name of Institution                            Qualification Obtained      Class of Award (If any)
 

From                  To









Attach certified copies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts of Diplomas from the awarding institutions.

6.        If you are already admitted to the University indicate;

(i)            Registration Number  ………………………………

(ii)          Programme admitted to ……………………………

(iii)        Sponsor ………………………………………………

PART II

7.        Other Personal Information
(a)       Marital Status (Married, Single, Other specify)  ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(b)       Permanent Address  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
(c)        Emergency Contact address, if different from (b) above  …………………………………………………………………………………
(d)       Telephone No …………………………………….. (e)          Fax No ……………………………..  (f)  E-mail  …………………………
(g)       Religious affiliation (if any)  ……………………………………………………………………..


8.     (a)       Home County………………………………………………….             (b)   Sub-County (LC III)  ………………………………………
        (c )      Parish (LC II)  …………………………………………………               (d)   Village (LC I)  ………………………………………………


9.     Information on Parents
Father                                                                                                                    Mother

(a)       Surname  …………………………………………………….                 …………………………………………………………………….
(b)       Other Names  ……………………………………………….                 ……………………………………………………………………
(c )       Date of Birth  ………………………………………………..                 ……………………………………………………………………
(d)       Village of Birth  …………………………………………….                 ……………………………………………………………………
(e)       Sub-County  …………………………………………………                                ……………………………………………………………………
(f)        District of Birth  …………………………………………….                 ……………………………………………………………………
(g)       Nationality  …………………………………………………                 ……………………………………………………………………
(h)       Address  ……………………………………………………..                 ……………………………………………………………………
10.   Information on the Guardian (where applicable)
        (i)            Guardian’s Name  ………………………………………….  (j)        Guardian’s Occupation …………………………………
(k)           Guardian’s address  ………………………………………..  (l)        Telephone Number ……………………………………..
11.   Positions of responsibility held while at School/College
        ………………………………………………………………………………
        ……………………………………………………………………………...
        ……………………………………………………………………………...
12.     Employment Record

Give brief details of employment record. You may use a separate sheet of paper

 

            EMPLOYER                                                          POST(S) HELD                                                                    DATES









13.   Give names of 2 persons in responsible positions from whom confidential information may be obtained about you.
        (i)            Name  ………………………………………………………………
                        Address  ……………………………………………………………
                        Telephone Number  ……………………………………………...
        (ii)           Name  ………………………………………………………………
                        Address  ……………………………………………………………
                        Telephone Number  ……………………………………………...
14.   It should be NOTED by all applicants that cases of impersonation, Falsification of Documents or giving false/incomplete information whenever discovered either at Registration or afterwards will lead to automatic CANCELLATION of Admission and prosecution in the Uganda Courts of Law.

15.     Declaration by the Applicant

I have noted and understood the implication of giving incorrect information. I confirm that the information given on this form, to the best of my knowledge is correct.


Signature of Applicant  …………………………………………………..       Date  ………………………………………………………








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