Office of the Vice Chancellor The Advancement Office

A century of leadership. A future we build together.

The Advancement Office, under the Office of the Vice Chancellor, coordinates alumni engagement, stakeholder relations, resource mobilisation, strategic partnerships, and institutional advancement to drive sustainable growth at Makerere University.

300k+
Alumni worldwide across more than 90 countries
103
Years of Makerere leadership since 1922
7
Alumni chapters and regional networks
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Alumni Relations

Your Makerere. Your community.

With a global network of over 300,000 alumni spanning seven continents, Makerere University is home to scholars, leaders, innovators, and professionals shaping communities and industries worldwide. No matter when you graduated, Makerere remains your university, and you will always be part of its story.

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Invest in the future.

Support scholarships, research, innovation, and learning spaces that empower the next generation of leaders. Every gift, regardless of size, helps transform lives and strengthens Makerere University's legacy of excellence.

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Partnerships

Partners in progress.

Makerere’s work in health, governance, and agriculture is built on long-standing collaborations with governments, foundations, and industry. The Advancement Office is the front door for new partnerships.

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Student Advancement

Preparing the next generation.

Through scholarships, internships, career development, and leadership programmes, we empower students to thrive beyond the classroom and graduate ready to lead, innovate, and create meaningful impact across Africa and the world.

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Latest News

News & Updates

Makerere University Explores Expanded Partnership with Stanbic Bank to Advance Innovation and Investment

Partnership

Makerere University Explores Expanded Partnership with Stanbic Bank to Advance Innovation and Investment

The engagement reaffirmed the long-standing relationship between the two institutions and provided an opportunity to explore how academia and the financial sector can work together to unlock opportunities for students, staff, alumni, and the broader Ugandan community.

Makerere, Southwest Minzu University and NARO Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Livestock Research and Innovation

Partnership

Makerere, Southwest Minzu University and NARO Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Livestock Research and Innovation

The proposed partnership builds on an earlier study visit by NARO to Southwest Minzu University, where discussions identified opportunities to introduce high-quality goat breeds with superior genetic traits for crossbreeding with indigenous Ugandan breeds.

Strengthening Capacity and Shaping Policy: Makerere University Reviews Progress of MERIT and Environmental Risk Research Programs

Research

Strengthening Capacity and Shaping Policy: Makerere University Reviews Progress of MERIT and Environmental Risk Research Programs

The MERIT Project, focusing on Environmental Risk Management and the Increasing Extremes and Uncertainty, is a five-university collaboration funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) under the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED) programme.

Makerere University, Psalms Food Industries Sign MoU to Advance Research, Innovation and Student Employability

Partnership

Makerere University, Psalms Food Industries Sign MoU to Advance Research, Innovation and Student Employability

The agreement, signed at the Vice Chancellor's Boardroom, brings together Makerere University's academic expertise and research capacity with the practical experience of one of Uganda's growing food processing companies. The partnership is expected to create opportunities for collaborative research, student internships, industrial training, knowledge exchange and innovation, while contributing to national development.

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Whether you are an alumnus, partner, donor, or student, there is a place for you in the Makerere story. Connect with us, join a chapter, support a cause, and help shape the future of the University.