Background of Directorate of Graduate Training (DGT)
In 1994 Makerere University Council approved the establishment of a School of Postgraduate Studies, which later became Directorate of Research and Graduate Training. Effective January 2025, it was transformed into the Directorate of and Graduate Training (DGT). The Directorate plays a key role in coordinating and promoting graduate studies through innovation in teaching and learning that responds to the changing environment, ensuring the quality of graduate programs.
Our Vision – A leader in research and graduate training in the region
Mission – To coordinate, monitor and provide an enabling environment for quality graduate studies and research to meet the changing needs of society and for sustained development
Objectives – Improve the quality of research and training; increase the number of graduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences; increase the number and quality of programmes and innovations; increase the number of graduates with gender knowledge and skills; enhance knowledge transfer partnerships;
The goals are to enhance sharing of human and financial resources; establish and promote global networks of graduate studies and promote internationalization and interdisciplinary collaborations
About DRGT
Message from the Director
Dear Students, Researchers, and Visitors,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) at Makerere University. Whether you are a prospective student, a current researcher, or a visitor to our website, I am delighted to introduce you to the vibrant community of scholars and innovators that make up our graduate and research programs…
Specific Functions & Responsibilities of DGT
- Coordinate and administer all matters related to postgraduate studies
- Advertise graduate programs to the public to create awareness and to meet demand
- Admission of students to graduate programs
- Develop and maintain a database of students’ records and thus coordinating graduate training and documenting graduate records
- Assessment ensuring quality of graduate programs
- Streamline, review and reform, if necessary, regulations, procedures and practices in order to provide a conducive environment for graduate training and innovative research at Makerere
- Monitoring of quality and coordinating examinations and programs development from teaching units
- Awarding degrees, PhDs and postgraduate diplomas to graduate students
- Provide both postgraduate students and supervisors a home that gives them sense of belonging to a meaningful scholarly community
- Undertake any other relevant activity that is pertinent to graduate studies and research so as to promote and improve the quality of scholarship in Makerere University
Leadership & Organisation Structure
Leadership Team
Makerere University Press Members
Volunteers
