Overview

The programme in Commerce (External) from Makerere University provides students with strong theoretical and practical-oriented skills for employment in the private and the public sectors, among others.

Students at Commerce (External) from Makerere University will:

specialize in Accounting, Finance and Banking, Marketing, and Insurance

get the required background for professional and academic career development.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Organizational Theory And Management

Accounting Principles

Purchasing Principles

Business Communication Skills

Macroeconomics

Principles Of Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-20 00:00:00

More details

Deadline extended. Please note that applications open in Mid-May and close by the End of July each year.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampala, Uganda

Disciplines

Economics Accounting Commerce

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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

Get pay in slips from Stanbic or DFCU bank at the main campus Makerere University where applicable.

After paying the Fee of USD $ 75 or 172,500 UGX take the bank slip to the main building (Finance Department) for verification where applicable.

On presentation of the application fee bank slip, pick the application form from Room 316, Level 3, Senate Building.

Applicants with academic documents prescribed in other languages other than English should be submitted to the School of Languages, Makerere University for translation into English.

Applicants who obtained qualifications elsewhere other than Uganda should take their secondary school academic documents to Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) located in Ntinda for purposes of being equated to Ugandan grades.

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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

3440828 UGX / year

≈ 3440828 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1520876 UGX / year

≈ 1520876 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Commerce (External).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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