Ways to apply online to Makerere University. Learn everything there is to know about the Makerere institution’s admissions process and tuition at Uganda’s top institution.
Situated in Kampala, Uganda, Makerere University is among the most illustrious and ancient universities in Africa. Get an inside peek at Makerere University’s admissions procedure and costs, regardless of your academic interests—law, engineering, business, or the arts.
How do I Apply?
A number of criteria are used by Makerere University for admissions, such as foreign credentials and results from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). Before applying, prospective students are advised to study the admission criteria in their area. Candidates must complete all applicable forms and turn them in to the admissions office along with the necessary paperwork, including test results and transcripts. Certain programs may also call for an in-person interview, so before submitting your application, thoroughly review your qualifying requirements.
Makerere University online programs Step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
You will need
- A valid Email address – You MUST have access to this email address
- A valid Phone Number
- A stable Internet connection to complete your application form
How to register for an account
- Visit https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
- Click on the REGISTER NOW Button from the Login Page; it will open a Register Page where you will fill the form with your details as they appear on your Academic Documents.
- During Registration, we will ask for your First Name, Last Name, Other Names, Email address, Telephone Number and Gender.
- The Email address and Telephone Number MUST be unique.
- After Successful Registration, you will be redirected back to Login Page. An OTP will be sent to both your Email address and Phone Number.
- Check your Email and SMS for your login password. (For the Email option, please check the Spam folder as well)
- On the Login Page, choose either the LOGIN WITH EMAIL or LOGIN WITH PHONE option and enter your Email/Phone number and the OTP you received.
- Enter a new password. Please follow the rules on password creation as shown on the page and click Change Password when done. You will receive a confirmation that your password has been changed.
Makerere Fee Schedule & Payment
Please note that applications open in Mid-May and close by the End of July each year.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Charles Sentongo
Deputy Registrar (Undergraduate Admissions and Records) Room 303, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 534343
Fax: +256 414 534125/541771
Email: [email protected]
OR (For International Students)
Martha Muwanguzi
International Office
33 Edge Road
Makerere University.
P.O. Box 7062,
Kampala, Uganda.
Email: [email protected]









