Overview
The PhD programs at UNITID are by thesis or project only.
The minimum duration of the program is three (3) years.
Candidates eligible for admission into the PhD program must have a Masters degree in a relevant area from the University of Nairobi or any other University recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi.
Structure
The PhD programs at UNITID are by thesis or project only.
The minimum duration of the program is three (3) years.
Admission Requirements
A holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
The applicant must be able to produce evidence, to the satisfaction of Senate, of his adequate background in the discipline and capacity to carry out original research.
In addition to producing evidence of eligibility for registration, candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree may be required to appear for interview by the Faculty/Institute/School/Centre concerned to determine their suitability for registration.
On application a candidate shall in the first instance submit the application form and a draft proposal of about 15 pages for consideration by the Faculty/Institute/School/Centre Board concerned.
The draft proposal shall include a brief statement of the problem, research objectives, research questions, hypothesis, literature review, methodology, theoretical framework and a work plan.
Fees and Funding
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | TOTALS | |
| TUITION | 396,000.00 | 396,000.00 | 396,000.00 | 1,188,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 21,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | - | 50,000.00 | 50,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 13,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | - | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 19,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Grand totals | 428,000.00 | 423,000.00 | 473,000.00 | 1,324,000.00 |
