We welcome and thank you for choosing Makerere University for your next degree programme. Below you will find step-by-step instructions on how to successfully apply for our various programmes online.
You will need
- A valid E-mail address – You MUST have access to this email address
- A valid Phone Number
- A stable Internet connection to complete your application form
How to create your account
- Visit https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
- Click on the REGISTER NOW Button from the Login Page, you will be redirected to a Register Page where you will fill the form with your details as they appear on your Academic Documents.
- During Registration, you will be asked for your First Name, Last Name, Other Names, Email address, Telephone Number and Gender.
- The Email address and Telephone Number MUST be unique and never have been used by any other person for applications before.
- After Successful Registration, you will be redirected back to the Login Page and your One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to both your E-mail 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.
- You will be prompted to 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.
NOTE: Your Registration Details are not Editable, make sure you provide the correct details.
Please click the embedded video below for a step-by-step guide to the instructions
https://youtu.be/DE1pNep1q-M (How to Access the Mak Application Portal and Create your account)
How to apply for a programme
- Visit https://apply.mak.ac.ug/ and log in with the credentials created in the previous steps
- You will be presented with a list of the RUNNING SCHEMES. Choose your preferred scheme and click on APPLY NOW.
- Fill out the form shown as instructed, taking note of the mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*) and when done, click on Save. You can always resume your application at any one time.
Please click the link below for a step-by-step video guide on how to apply for a programme
https://youtu.be/r7WDOC_INtM (How to Apply for a Programme at Makerere University)
How to Create an Email Address
- Access a browser on an internet-enabled computer.
- Choose an email provider of your choice by going to one of the following URLs – Yahoo (https://www.yahoo.com), Gmail (https://www.gmail.com), Hotmail (https://www.hotmail.com) or any other provider of your choice
- Click on the Create New Account/signup button
- Enter all the mandatory fields normally marked by a star (*)
- Type in your username (Make sure it’s relevant to your purpose)
- Choose a secure and easy-to-remember password (Secure passwords typically have numbers, special characters, and uppercase and lowercase alphabets)
- Select your security question and answer. This will allow you to reset your password in case you forget it.
- Verify your registration by typing the text you see in the captcha, if applicable.
- Save to create your email account.
- Login to your email account to confirm.
- Please keep track of this email ID and password as relevant information from the University system will be sent only to this email ID.