List Of PHD Program In Uganda

List Of PHD Program In Uganda

PhD is short for Doctor of Philosophy. This is an academic or professional degree that, in most countries, qualifies the degree holder to teach their chosen subject at university level or to work in a specialized position in their chosen field.

A doctoral degree (PhD) is the highest degree you can earn in a particular field, but obtaining it isn’t easy. On average, doctoral candidates dedicate seven to ten years of their life earning a doctorate after completing undergraduate work. However, the earning potential varies greatly depending on the discipline.

Below are the List Of PHD Program In Uganda

PhD in Political Science.

Doctorate in Biotechnology (DBT)

Doctorate in Nanotechnology (DNT)

Doctorate in Computer Science (DCC)

Doctorate in Humanistic Studies.

Doctorate in Engineering Sciences (DCI)

Doctorate in Educational Innovation.

Doctor of Ministry (DMIN)

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

PhD in Physics

PhD in Engineering

PhD in Physical Chemistry

PhD in Pharmacology

PhD Electrical Engineering

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Organic Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering

How many PhDs are in Uganda?

Like other African countries, Uganda has few PhD holders: only about 1,000. Fewer than 12 per cent of academic staff hold a doctorate. Given the scarcity of PhDs in Uganda, some academics question whether KIU has the requisite qualified staff to supervise that many PhD students.

Do PhD students get scholarships?

There are various ways to find a scholarship for your PhD program. You can either search for scholarship and research grants offered in your chosen field of study or fellowships and scholarships offered by the government, public organisations as well as academic institutions in the country where you want to study PhD.

Which PhD is easiest to get?

There are a variety of quick doctorate degrees that do not take an extensive amount of time to complete:

  • Doctor of Education (EdD).
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
  • Doctor of Theology (ThD).
  • Medical Doctorate (MD).
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Who is eligible for PhD scholarships?

The minimum eligibility criteria to secure a PhD fellowship in India is acquiring a minimum of masters degree with at least 50% to 60% aggregate scores. Also they need to sit for any entrance exam to get scholarships from some organizations.