Makerere
Makerere At 100
Leveraging 100 years of Excellence in Building a Transformed Society
About the Centennial Celebrations
Opening its doors to only 14 students in 1922, Makerere University has grown to become one of the most prestigious Universities in Africa and the World over.
This celebration marks a century of excellent services, and offers a chance to look beyond, and see how to “Leverage the 100 Years of Excellence in Building a Transformed Society”
Mak@100: A Message from the Vice Chancellor
Our Journey
Established in January 1922 as a humble technical school, opening its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics, Makerere University has grown to become one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. The school was later renamed Uganda Technical College.
Learn more about the university’s journey by viewing the timeline of events
News, Interviews and Stories
Joyce Mpanga: It was by luck that I made it to Makerere
“Although there are a number of things today that don’t look like the Makerere I was in. The Makerere that […]
Makerere Celebrates the legacy of President Mkapa at the University of Dar Es Salaam.
We come from Makerere to reaffirm our commitment, to strengthen the fibres that built these leaders. We look forward to […]
The Makerere Centenary Grand Celebrations
“ Indeed, nobody would have ever thought that what began as a small technical school, with 14 barefoot students in […]
Some of Makerere's Most Prominent Alumni
Next Event
A Century of Service to Humanity: An Exhibition Showcasing Makerere At 100
Freedom Square, Makerere University
Upcoming Events
Visit to the Districts that contributed to the building of Makerere University
Get Involved
Are you a member of staff, student body, alumni, general public or well-wisher? Discover how you can get involved here as part of the centenary celebrations. You can share with us the memorable/ inspirational moments of your student, teaching, or working days at Makerere, and you can donate to us to accomplish the activities lined up for this year’s celebrations.