Overview

Urban Planning and Design graduates from Makerere University need to be able to develop the following abilities:

To enable students from architecture and design disciplines to develop skills and employ their knowledge in developing complex socially, environmentally and economically sustainable urban and spatial planning strategies.
To use design thinking as a critical, interrogative process through which to explore the broader parameters of the research within a particular situation or environment.
To conceptualize, define, and analyze design problems and opportunities at the urban scale.
To analyze and evaluate the performance of design projects and policies.
To understand the processes which generate urban form.
To synthesize and manage strategies for implementation in urban planning and design involving public and private development actions.
To work successfully with the public and the planning and design professions that shape the urban environment.
To contribute creatively to the resolution of urban problems through design.
Promote the acquisition of advanced practical and demand driven skills in the area of Urban planning and Design.
Independently and effectively solve multi-faceted issues of the day to day activities in the field.
Communicate ideas in clear and compelling ways – visually, orally, and in writing – as is demanded by the urban designer’spublic role.

Target Group

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Theory and Practice
Planning and Design Fundamentals
Theory and Methods of Urban Design
Computer Applications for Planning and Design
Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Systems
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing

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

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Design Urban Planning

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfil the general Makerere University entry requirements for a Masters degree, and in addition the candidate must be a holder of either

A postgraduate diploma in Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution; OR
A bachelors degree in Urban/Regional/Physical/Town and Country Planning, Architecture, Landscape Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, surveying, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
Students who have obtained first and second class degrees should be free to join after completion.
Students who have obtained pass degree can only join after two years professional working experience and demonstrating professional growth in the relevant field to the degree programme, such as a Post Graduate Diploma or evidence of presenting academic papers in conferences.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Urban Planning and Design.

Available Scholarships

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