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Board of Postgraduate Studies

Board of Postgraduate Studies

Kirinyaga University Board of Postgraduate Studies (BPS) is responsible for coordination of postgraduate programs in the University. In order to execute its mandate, the Board works in partnership with the schools where the programs are anchored. These programs are designed to advance research skills, generate and globally disseminate new knowledge and enhance professional competence and skills application in the various disciplines.

Postgraduate Diploma programs are designed to advance knowledge, technical skills, aptitude and competence in the respective disciplines.

Master degree programs aim at advancing knowledge and development of specialized technical skills, coupled with advanced research skills in the respective area of specialization.

The doctoral programs offer advanced studies leading to distinctive scholarship in the respective areas of specialization.

What we offer at BPS

Postgraduate office performs a critical role at Kirinyaga University. Key responsibilities of this office include coordination of postgraduate programs from schools and ensuring rules and regulations relating to postgraduate studies are strictly adhered to as per policy. This office also coordinates admission of postgraduate students to the various postgraduate programs, conduct postgraduate thesis/project and recommending to Senate awards of postgraduate diplomas and degrees. We formulate and review relevant policies and guidelines that guide and support postgraduate studies.

The postgraduate office mines global data banks for postgraduate scholarship opportunities and display on the university website every 24 hours. We also coordinate matters pertaining to welfare of postgraduate students and ensure that a conducive environment exists for their studies.

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