Last Updated 37 minutes ago by tnd News, Uganda
Lira | Makerere University’s College of Education and External Studies, through the Centre for Lifelong Learning, has announced a call for applications for the August 2026 intake at its Lira Study Centre.
The centre offers a wide range of certificates, diplomas, and short courses examined by the Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board (UBTEB) and Makerere University.
Centre Coordinator Patrick Atyeng, urges families to prioritise enrolling their children at the centre, saying it has set new standards of education and emerged as a true centre for academic excellence.
“Parents in the north should take advantage of this opportunity. Makerere University Lira Centre is no longer just a distant dream. We have transformed into a modern, high-quality learning hub,” Atyeng said.
A message from the Principal of the College of Education and External Studies, says the centre is committed to providing flexible, accessible, and quality lifelong learning that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and transforms lives.
Tuition & courses
The centre offers two-year diploma courses at sha500,000 per semester, including:
● National Diploma in Accountancy
● Business Management
● Records and Information Management
● Public Administration and Management
● Information and Communications Technology
● Secretarial and Office Management
Entry requirement for diplomas: At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at A’Level or equivalent.
Two-year certificate courses cost shs400,000 per semester and include:
● National Certificate in Accounting and Finance
● Public Administration and Management
● Business Administration and Management
● Information and Communications Technology
● Records and Information Management
Entry for certificates: At least six passes at O’Level or recognised post-primary training.
Short courses awarded by Makerere University
The centre also runs two-to-three-month short courses in Administrative Law, Kiswahili Language, and Computer Applications, all awarded directly by Makerere University.
Atyeng further highlighted that the centre now boasts a well-conducive learning environment, modern structures for learning, a well-equipped computer library, and a well-researched academic centre.
The above, he said, are all designed to give students in Lira and surrounding districts a learning experience comparable to the main campus in Kampala.
“We have invested in infrastructure and learning resources. Any student who joins us will find a serious, supportive environment for academic success,” he added.
By Alele Ronald
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