Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious university, is offering mature entry courses for 2022/2023. The university’s mature entry program is designed to provide an opportunity for individuals who have not pursued formal education but have relevant work experience or have been out of school for some time to gain entry into higher education and pursue a degree program.
The mature entry courses offer students the opportunity to gain admission into the university without having to meet the regular academic entry requirements. It is open to students who are at least 25 years of age, have been out of school for at least two years, have relevant work experience and have passed the mature age entry exams. The courses offered are at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Diploma levels.
At the undergraduate level, the mature entry courses on offer include Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Computing, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences.
At the postgraduate level, the mature entry courses on offer include Master of Science in Agriculture, Master of Science in Business Administration, Master of Science in Computing, Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Environmental Science, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Information Technology and Master of Science in Social Sciences.
At the diploma level, the mature entry courses on offer include Diploma in Agriculture, Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in Computing, Diploma in Education, Diploma in Environmental Science, Diploma in Finance, Diploma in Human Resource Management, Diploma in Information Technology and Diploma in Social Sciences.
The duration of the mature entry courses vary depending on the program and may range from one to three years. The tuition fees for the mature entry courses also vary depending on the program.
Makerere University is renowned for its quality of education and its commitment to providing opportunities for individuals to access higher education. The mature entry courses are an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain the education they need to move forward in their careers. For those interested in applying, the university’s website has all the necessary information.