Overview

The Construction Management programme from Makerere University provides students enrolling with a sound theoretical and practical base to enable them facilitate the rational identification and utilization of resources in the construction industry.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this programme are expected to gain employment in both the private and public sector. The major input of the two programmes will be to train construction managers that will be absorbed in the public and private sectors in such areas as government ministries, local governments, other government departments and parastatals, construction firms, and private consultancies. Graduates may also employ themselves as contractors, consultants, researchers and entrepreneurs.

Further the programme cross‐pollinates existing departments within the Faculty of Technology such as the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture with construction management expertise.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Elements of Geotechnical Engineering
Geophysical Environment
Building Science
Communication Skills
Engineering Mathematics
Construction Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampala, Uganda

Disciplines

Construction Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

For direct entry scheme, an applicant must obtain two advanced level passes, one in Mathematics and another in any other approved subject, at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent. For purposes of computing entry points, the advanced level subjects shall carry the following weights:
Weight 3 – Mathematics and one best done of Economics, Geography, Physics and Fine Art as Essential subjects.
Weight 2 – One best done of Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Physics and Fine Art as Relevant subjects.
Weight 1 – General Paper – as Desirable subject
Weight 0.5 – Any other subject as Other subjects.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5429524 UGX / year

≈ 5429524 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3513222 UGX / year

≈ 3513222 UGX / year

Living costs

Kampala

Uganda

1463786 - 1961574 UGX / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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