Deputy Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research (DVCPSR)

A senior academic manager who takes overall responsibility for all matters related to postgraduate studies and research in the University.

Dean of Postgraduate Studies

A senior academic who is responsible for implementing all regulations and procedures related to postgraduate studies.

Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research (ADPSR)

An academic who oversees and follows-up postgraduate programs in a college.

Program Coordinator

An academic who acts as a focal point for a program and is assigned to guide students on issues related to program requirements and related matters.

Supervisor

An academic who guides the student during the execution of the thesis.

External Examiner

An academic from outside the candidate’s department and Thesis Committee who will participate in the Thesis Examining Committee or Comprehensive Examination Committee.

Internal Examiner

An academic appointed by the Head of Department who will participate in the Thesis Examining Committee.

College Postgraduate Studies Committee

A standing committee of the College Board in each college, which consists of program coordinators and is chaired by the Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research (ADPSR). The Committee is responsible for implementing postgraduate regulations for the smooth running of postgraduate programs.

Thesis Committee

A committee that consists of the thesis supervisor (chair) and one or more other members proposed by the supervisor in consultation with the student, and approved by the Department Board.

Thesis Examining Committee

A committee formed to evaluate the student’s thesis and its oral defence. This includes a chair, the supervisor, an internal examiner and one or more external examiners.

Comprehensive Examination Committee

A committee which sets, supervises and grades the comprehensive examination.

  Full /Part-time Student

A student is designated as full-time or part-time upon registration; this mode defines the course load and graduation duration requirements.

  MoU

Memorandum of Understanding