Overview

The educational objectives of this Civil Engineering programme from Makerere University are to:

Train and produce graduates who are well grounded with skills and knowledge of the in Civil Engineering discipline.
Train students in aspects of research and development.
Instil entrepreneurship skills in students so as to ensure competitiveness.
Employ practical thinking with commitment to economic, innovative and optimum use of resources.
Train engineers who are aware of the latest global challenges and how to handle them.
Promote professionalism, work ethics and social values.
Have a good understanding of the technical vocational foundation of Civil Engineering to facilitate self-learning and professional development.
Prepare graduates who are capable of entering and succeeding in an advanced degree program in a field such as engineering, science, or business.

Admission to first year

Admission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry Scheme, the Mature Age Scheme and the Diploma Holders Scheme.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Engineering Drawing
Engineering Mathematics
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills for Technology
Statics and Dynamics for Civil Engineers
Strength of Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 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

Civil Engineering & Construction

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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

An applicant must have obtained at least two advanced level passes, one in Mathematics and one in Physics, 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, Physics – as Essential subjects
Weight 2 – Chemistry, Economics, Technical Drawing, Applied Mathematics or Pure
Mathematics- 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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