The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, invites applications from eligible Ugandan applicants for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations for admission to undergraduate programmes for the 2027/2028 Academic Year.
The Mature Age Entry Examinations will be held on SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2026,
To be eligible, an applicant must be AT LEAST 25 YEARS OLD BEFORE 1 AUGUST 2027.
1. HOW TO APPLY
a) Applications must be submitted online through the Makerere University application portal: https://see.mak.ac.ug
b) Further information may be obtained from the Undergraduate Mature Age Entry Office, Room 505, Level 5, Senate Building, Makerere University, or Can be downloaded from the Makerere University website at www.mak.ac.ug
c) A non-refundable application fee of UGX 210,000, plus applicable bank charges, is payable through any bank used by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
2. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants are advised to follow the steps below carefully:
a). Create an account: Visit https://see.mak.ac.ug and sign up using your full name, email address and mobile phone number. Your name must match the name appearing on your supporting academic documents. Applicants who have legally changed their names should report to Room 505, Level 5, Senate Building, Makerere University with the relevant Deed Poll documentation supporting the name change.
b) Set your password: A password will be sent to your registered email address and mobile number. Follow the system prompts to change it to a secure password that you can easily remember.
C) Complete the application form: Click the “APPLY NOW” button under the Mature Age Entry Scheme. Complete all sections of the application form and ensure that each section is marked as complete before proceeding.
d) Generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN): After submitting the application form, generate a PRN to enable payment of the application fee.
e) Pay the application fee: Make payment through any bank used by UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY (URA) or via the mobile money procedure outlined below.
3. MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Applicants may pay the application fee using mobile money by following these steps:
- Dial *165# or *185# on your mobile phone.
- Select Option 4: Payments.
- Select Option 5: Fees & Taxes.
- Select Option 1: URA.
- Select Option 1: PRN Payment.
- Enter the PRN generated from the application portal.
- Enter your mobile money PIN to complete the transaction.
Applicants are advised to verify their payment details and retain payment confirmation for future reference.
4. APPLICATION DEADLINE
The closing date for submission of applications is Monday, 30 November 2026.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their applications and payments well before the deadline to avoid last-minute inconveniences.
5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND CAUTION
All applicants are advised to read and understand the application instructions https://see.mak.ac.ug and requirements available on the official application portal before commencing the application process.
Please take note of the following:
1. Beware of fraud: Do not purchase documents or application materials from unauthorized sources.
Applicants who do so act at their own risk.
2. No authorized agents: The Academic Registrar’s Office has not appointed any agents to solicit additional payments beyond the prescribed application fee.
3. No coaching services: Makerere University does not provide coaching services for the Mature Age Entry Scheme examinations and has not appointed any agents to offer such services on its behalf.
4. Personal email and login credentials: Applicants should have a personal email address and keep their portal login credentials secure. These details may be used by the University to communicate important information regarding the application and examination process.
5. Examination-day requirements: Candidates must bring a coloured printout of the examination invitation letter bearing a clear, recent passport-size photograph, as specified in the application instructions. Photocopies of the invitation letter will not be accepted. Candidates must also bring two recent coloured passport-size photographs.
6. Eligibility under other admission schemes: Applicants who qualify for admission through other entry schemes are not eligible for admission under the Mature Age Entry Scheme. For avoidance of doubt, HOLDERS OF DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY THROUGH THE MATURE AGE ENTRY SCHEME. They should apply through the Diploma Holders or Degree Holders admission scheme when advertised.
7. Integrity and compliance with Senate regulations: Applicants are reminded that impersonation, falsification of information or documents, fraudulent access, and the submission of false or incomplete information constitute serious offences. If discovered at the application stage, during examinations, at registration or thereafter, such misconduct may result in cancellation of examination results, cancellation of admission, revocation of an award where applicable, and prosecution in a court of law, in accordance with the applicable University regulations and laws.
The Academic Registrar urges all interested and eligible applicants to carefully follow the official instructions, observe the application deadline and use only authorised University channels for information and application purposes.
Prof Buyinza Mukadasi
Academic registrar
30.10.2026