3 academic years

The first stage which is part of the application process of the PhD by research program is an oral interview/defense of the concept paper submitted by the applicant to assess suitability of the work.

The second stage includes developing the Ph.D. research proposal, the Oral Examination of the proposal. The main objective of this second stage is to assist the student in choosing a research area and in obtaining sufficient knowledge of this area, including recent research developments.

The third and key stage of the Ph.D. program is the “Ph.D. thesis”, in which the student makes an original contribution to the specific area of Mathematical Sciences.

To apply for PhD studies, the following documents should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies:

1. Duly filled in the Graduate Application Form (Download the form here).

2. Two (2) completed Reference Forms from your former professors particularly qualified to
attest to the applicant’s qualifications for graduate study (Download reference form here).

3. Certified copies of undergraduate degree certificate and transcript of records (TOR) in
English giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained.

4. Certified copies of master’s degree certificate and transcript of records (TOR) in English
giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained.

5. Certified copy of Secondary/High School Certificate or its equivalent.

6. An updated Curriculum Vitae. You may use the Europass CV template
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu) in case you require a format/template.

7. A current passport size photo.

8. A copy of National Identity card (ID) or a copy of valid Passport (bio-data page).

9. A copy of the research work undertaken at Master’s level.

10. A concept note of what you would like to research. The concept should be clear on:

❖ What your research problem is

❖ Why it is important to study that area

❖ The research gaps

❖ Your contribution to knowledge – new knowledge areas as well as originality in your proposed study area

❖ How you intend to undertake the study

11. Names of at least two proposed supervisors one of whom one must be a Strathmore University staff member. The other(s) can be from any accredited Kenyan university or
outside Kenya.

12. Applicants with foreign degrees qualifications are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from CUE (The Commission of University Education) which can be applied
for through the link here.

13. Applicants with foreign High School qualifications are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from KNQA (Kenya National Qualification Authority) which can be applied for through the link here.

14. Sponsorship for SU staff: A copy of the letter showing sponsorship by your School/department to undertake your PhD studies (normally issued by HR Office).

NB: Certified copies: Please note the copies of the certificates and transcripts should be certified by the awarding institution or by an advocate of the high court.
Once the application is received and verified, eligible applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable interview fee of KShs 6,000/.
Should you have any other questions do not hesitate to get in touch with us
at graduatestudies@strathmore.edu

The programme is delivered by the following three broad components:

i)    Research

ii)   Thesis

iii)  Journal publications