PhD, Master’s enrolment jumps 20 per cent as firms resume hiring

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Stakeholders from six universities in Eastern Africa after signing a partnership with Nottingham Trent University of UK in October 27, to set up the Eastern Africa PhD Hub for doctoral training and supervision process and research capacity. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Enrolment for postgraduate courses in public universities rebounded and grew highest in three years as firms resumed hiring and restored full salaries, opening opportunities for Master’s and PhD graduates

The latest data from the Ministry of Education show that the number of students enrolling for PhDs and Master’s jumped 20.5 per cent to 34,403 in the year that ended June, the highest since 2019.

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