Overview The mandate of the School of Graduate Studies is to coordinate and oversee graduate studies and activities in the University, as well as doctoral and postdoctoral research. It has the responsibility of implementing policies and procedures that have been approved by the Academic Council and of enforcing any rules and regulations pertaining to graduate programmes, graduate students and graduate faculty.

Mission The School of Graduate Studies endeavours to provide all round quality graduate, post-graduate and post-doctoral education; training students to be the future leaders, thinkers and scholars of the country thereby contributing to its wealth creation and seeking solution to human problems.

Vision The School of Graduate Studies aspires to be a world-class school of choice for graduate, post-graduate and post-doctoral education in the region and in the continent.

Goal Our goal for The Strathmore School of Graduate Studies is to build a University for the 21st century: A University that will better serve the region and the continent through the quality, impact, and vision of its research, and through the new generation of leaders it will produce. Embracing this bold agenda will require strong leadership from our faculty and the moral and financial support of our alumni, parents, and friends.

Why a graduate study?
There are many reasons to study at postgraduate level. Possibly the most rewarding reason is that it gives you the opportunity to study in depth, with a group of like-minded people, an area that really interests you. Studying as a postgraduate also allows you to develop your transferable skills and stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. It also gives you the opportunity to build your networks with people in industry and the academic world.

Why graduate studies at Strathmore?
Teaching Quality
The University’s teaching has been highly regarded in the Region since 1961. Our local and international faculty, experienced and respected in their own fields, are well equipped in the art and science of teaching using participant-centered methodologies like the Case Method, Problem-Based Learning and the traditional lecture method.

Industry Links
We work closely with companies on our curriculum, work-related projects, and exchanges and collaborated research. The University has established links with many companies to provide a broad range of training for industry throughout the country.

A Diverse Community
Our students are an integral part of the dynamic mix of people and personalities that make up Strathmore University.