Overview

To keep in step with new advances in Physics, there are new course units designed as electives. There are also several areas of research in which members of Makerere University staff are engaged.

What you'll learn

Physics (in its various forms) is one of the oldest disciplines studied in University around the world. Physics is also the most widely applied discipline in the modern world with applications ranging from Engineering, Medicine, Industry, Commerce, Electronics, Automobile, Archaeology, to mention but a few. Physics, as you will find, cannot be classified in the traditional scheme as an 'Arts' or 'Science' subject because it is a tool and also a descriptive language applicable to a variety of situation.

This interdisciplinary character of Physics opens up enormous opportunities for Physics students to enjoy a rich, varied, and stimulating career during and after their formal university studies. We are proud of the fact that our graduates are found in all walks of life ranging from teaching, research, telecommunications, computing, banking, commerce, industry, agriculture, medical support work, statistical work, management and politics.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Mathematical Methods in Physics
Properties of Matter
Heat & Thermodynamics
Classical Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Solid State Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

Physics

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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

4790756 UGX / year

≈ 4790756 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2299564 UGX / year

≈ 2299564 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.

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Scholarships Information

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