ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2017/2018 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to the following programmes to be offered for the 2017/2018 Academic year:

  1. College of Agricultural & Environment Sciences (CAES)

(a)Government Programme (25 slots)
Code / Programme / Duration / Ug,EA& S.Sudan
Per Semester / Internationals
Per Semester
1. / BCF / Bachelor of Science in Forestry / 4 Years / Government sponsorship for Ugandans only
NB: / Students already admitted on government will not be considered.
(b)Private Programme
Day Programme (80 slots)
2. / BCF / Bachelor of Science in Forestry / 4 Years / 1,100,000 / US.$750
NB: Admission Requirements for BCF:
Direct Entry Scheme
(i) An Ordinary Uganda Certificate of Education with at least 5 passes, or its equivalent, and;
(ii)At least two Principal Passes obtained at the same sitting at A’ Level (UACE) or its equivalent as follows:
Essential:Two best done of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agriculture and Geography.
Relevant:Third best done of Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Geography Mathematics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Wood Work, Technical Drawing and Metal Work
Desirable:General Paper and Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme
At least a Second Class National Diploma in Either Forestry, Horticulture, Agroforestry or Agriculture or its equivalent from recognized Institutions.
Day Programme (80 slots)
3. / BTH / Bachelor of Science in Tourism
and Hospitality Management / 3 Years / 1,100,000
(Recess) 670,000 / US.$750
(Recess) US.$490
NB: Admission Requirements for BTH
Direct Entry Scheme
(i)An Ordinary Uganda Certificate of Education with at least 5 passes, or its equivalent, and;
(ii)At least two Principal Passes obtained at the same sitting at A’ Level (UACE) or its equivalent as follows:
Essential:Two best done of Economics, Geography, Biology, Entrepreneurship and Food and Nutrition
Relevant:One best done of Mathematics, agriculture, Chemistry, History, Literature, any Language Subject and any of the essentials
Desirable:General Paper, Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
Diploma Holds Entry Scheme
At least a Second Class Diploma or its equivalent in Tourism and Hospitality, Recreation or in any other related field from a recognized institution.
Degree Holders Entry Scheme:Degree in any area of study from recognized Institution
Day Programme (80 slots)
4. / BGS / Bachelor of Geographical Sciences / 3 Years / 1,250,000 / US.$875
NB: Admission Requirements for BGS:
Direct Entry Scheme
(i)An Ordinary Uganda Certificate of Education with at least 5 passes, or its equivalent, and;
(ii)At least two Principal Passes obtained at the same sitting at A’ Level (UACE) or its equivalent as follows:
Essential:Two best done of Economics, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture and Mathematics
Relevant:One best done of all A’Level Subjects
Desirable:General Paper, Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme
At least a Second Class of National Diploma or its equivalent in Education with either Geography, Biology, Chemistry or Physics as a teaching subjects from a recognized institution.
  1. College of Computing and Information Technology (CoCIS)

(a) Government Programme (25 slots)
1. / BST / Bachelor of Information Systems & Technology / 3 Years / Government sponsorship for Ugandans only.
NB: Students already admitted on government will not be considered.
(b) Private Programme
Day Programme (200 slots)
2. / BST / Bachelor of Information Systems & Technology / 3 Years / 1,600,000 / 2,350,00
Evening Programme (200 slots)
3. / BSI / Bachelor of Information Systems & Technology / 3 Years / 1,600,000 / 2,350,00
NB: Admission Requirements for BST and BSI:
Direct Entry Scheme
(i)An Ordinary Uganda Certificate of Education with at least 5 passes, or its equivalent, and;
(ii)At least two Principal Passes obtained at the same sitting at A’ Level (UACE)or its equivalent as follows:
Essential:Two best done of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Geography and Entrepreneurship.
Relevant:Any other best done subject of all A’Level subjects
Desirable:General Paper, Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme
(i)Candidates should possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science or any other Diploma with Business or Computing aspects from any recognized Institution.
(ii)Candidates who completed full series of CCNA training (1-4 stages) under the aegis of the CISCO programme.
C. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-Security (CoVAB)
Private Programme
Day Programme (420 slots)
Code / Programme / Duration / Ug,EA& S.Sudan
Per Semester / Internationals
Per Semester
1. / BLB / Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business (with options for specialization in Year two:
(i)Dairy Industry & Business
(ii)Poultry Industry & Business
(iii)Feed Industry & Business
(iv)Leather Industry & Business
(v)Commercial Insects & Wildlife Industry
(vi)Ranching & Meat Industry / 3 Years / 1,000,000 plus 300,000 for field attachment / 1,450,000 plus 350,000 for field attachment
NB: Admission Requirements for BLB:
Direct Entry Scheme
(i)An Ordinary Uganda Certificate of Education with at least 5 passes, with a Credit in Mathematics and English plus three credits in any of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, History, Commerce, Agriculture and Home Economics or its equivalent, and;
(ii)At least two Principal Passes obtained at the same sitting at A’ Level (UACE) or its equivalent as follows:
Essential:Two best done of Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Economics, Geography, Physics, Entrepreneurship and Agriculture.
Relevant:One best done of Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Economics, Geography, Physics, Entrepreneurship and Agriculture.
Desirable:General Paper, Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme
At least a Second Class Diploma from fields of occupation related to this degree programme as follows:
Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Animal Health and Production or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Degree Holders Entry Scheme: Any First Degree in any field of study from a recognized University.
NB: / NOTE THAT EACH STUDENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PAY NON-REFUNDABLE FUNCTIONAL
FEES IN ADDITION TO THE TUTION FEES AS FOLLOWS:
1. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY (FUNCTIONAL FEES) / UGANDANS, / INTERNATIONALS
EA & S. SUDAN
(a) Semester One / Shs.618,500/= / Shs.1,114,400/=
(b) Semester Two / Shs.100,000/= / Shs.100,000/=
(c ) National Council for Higher Education Fees (Per Year) / Shs.20,000/= / Shs.20,000/=
NB: / Internship/Field Attachment Fee of Shs.100,000/= Per Semester is payable in Year I, Semester I and II
for Administrative Costs except for Bachelor of Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business (BLB) Students
who will pay the Field Attachment to the College Account.
(i)Application forms for A’level and Diploma/Degree Holder applicants can be picked from Office 314, Level 3 Senate Building. Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Admissions Office, Level 3, Senate Building, Makerere University, or can be downloaded from our Website effect from Thursday 17th August, 2017.
(ii)Non-refundable application fee of Shs.50,000/= for Ugandan, East African and S.Sudan applicants or equivalent of $75 for Internationals plus Bank Charge should be paid from the following Banks:
BANK / ACCOUNT NAME / ACCOUNT NO.
(a) / Any Stanbic Bank / MUC - Fees Collection Account / 9030005866749
(b) / Any dfcu Bank / MUC - Fees Collection Account / 01083500181477
(c) / Any Centenary Bank / MUC - Fees Collection Account / 3740300001
(d) / Any Post Bank / MUC - Fees Collection Account / 1630037000063
(iii)Candidates who hold Grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of O’level Results should not apply because they are not eligible.
(iv)Diploma Holder applicants who hold Class three (3) Diploma Certificates or Pass Diplomas are not eligible for admission and therefore should not apply, Except where stated in the Diploma Holders Requirements.
The closing date for applying will be Friday 31st August, 2017
WARNING:
(i)Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people's academic documents to support their applications for admission. The consequences, if discovered,are very grave indeed.
(ii)Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar's Office. Those who buy them do so at their own risk.
(iii)The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agents to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.

ALFRED MASIKYE NAMOAH
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR
DATE: 16th August, 2017

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