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Shaping the future of education.
Who we are

A centre for educational excellence and innovation

The College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at Makerere University brings together expertise in teacher education, lifelong learning, educational leadership and open, distance and eLearning.

Through our schools, programmes and partnerships, we prepare educators and leaders to respond to the changing needs of learners and communities in Uganda and beyond.

03Constituent schools
01Shared mission
∞Learning possibilities
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Academics at CEES

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01 / SCHOOL

School of Education

Developing educators and advancing educational practice through teaching, scholarship and research.

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02 / SCHOOL

School of Distance and Lifelong Learning

Expanding flexible, inclusive learning opportunities for learners at every stage of life.

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03 / SCHOOL

East African School of Higher Education Studies and Development

Advancing higher education leadership, policy, research and institutional development.

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Our stories

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Research & community impact

Knowledge that makes a difference

From educational innovation and inclusive pedagogy to digital learning and policy research, CEES connects academic knowledge with real-world challenges.

Our work strengthens institutions, empowers educators and supports more equitable access to quality education.

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Events & opportunities

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01NEWS

PhD public defenses and academic seminars

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02UPDATES

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03EVENTS

Workshops, training and professional development

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Student & staff support

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