Overview

It is envisaged that at the end of the training programme, graduates will work in the following areas of renewable energy.

Bio-Energy,
Hydropower,
Solar Energy,
Wind Energy, and
Energy Efficiency in Buildings

The programme aim is to train engineers and scientists in the area of renewable energy by providing them with core skills and knowledge needed in solving the practical challenges facing the energy industry and the community in general with regard to energy development, provision and utilization.

Programme Objectives

The general aims and objectives of the Renewable Energy programme tally with those of Makerere University. The specific aims of this Programme are:

To provide the country and the region with sufficient high level engineering human power in renewable energy as agents of development and change, thus contributing to the indigenous development of infrastructure, industry and trade.
To conduct research in the interest of suitable exploitation of renewable energy resources in Uganda and the region, ultimately leading to innovation of technical products and production processes for renewable energy industry
To provide expert professional services in the form of consultancy.

The specific objectives of this programme are:

To instruct at least 10 students in the Renewable Energy field in each academic year
Provide knowledge in analysis of Renewable Energy systems
To develop capacity to evaluate and recommend effective Renewable Energy schemes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical Energy Systems
Hydropower
Solar Energy
Project Management
Energy Policy, Planning and sustainable Development
Thermochemical conversion Processes and Application

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

49 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Energy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission, the candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Engineering or Science of second class lower division and above in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) from a recognized institution.
All other requirements and regulations by Makerere University shall apply.

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Tuition Fee

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International

8000000 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000000 UGX per year during 24 months.
National

5000000 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000000 UGX per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Kampala

1463786 - 1961574 UGX /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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