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Starting in 1922 as a humble technical school, with 14 day students studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics, Makerere University has grown to become one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa.
Makerere University (/ m ə ˈ k ɛr ər i /; Mak) is Uganda's largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922, and the oldest currently active university in East Africa.
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In this section you will find the most recent announcements for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate admissions at Makerere University. Please see the respective links below for details. 2024/2025 Academic Year Admission Lists. Admissions Lists for Government Sponsorship (Direct Entry) for ALL Public Universities 2024/2025; Advertisements
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Starting in 1922 as a humble technical school, with 14 day students studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics, Makerere University has grown to become one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa.
With over 143 programmes/courses available across 10 colleges that set a global standard of excellence in these disciplines, we learn by doing at Makerere University.
