Public university in Kampala, Uganda, founded 1922

Makerere University Scholarships 2027 for International Students

Makerere University in Kampala was established in 1922 as a technical college. Its 2026/2027 private-entry undergraduate fees for international students are set per semester, for example UGX 3,406,760 for Medicine and Surgery and UGX 2,874,454 for Computer Science, while Ugandans and East Africans pay a lower rate. International applicants pay a USD 75 undergraduate application fee.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources Official site

Next deadline

Not published

The August 2026 round closed 30 Apr 2026. The next cycle is not published yet.

Tuition

See fees

charged per credit or per semester

English test

Not listed

waiver possible

Acceptance rate

Not published

Application fee

$75

Makerere's scholarships page describes the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which supported academically able and economically disadvantaged young Africans at Makerere from 2013 to 2023, covering tuition, functional fees, accommodation, meals and a stipend. No current scholarship for international students with a stated amount is published.

No verified scholarships tied to Makerere University yet. See scholarships for Uganda.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026