It’s awarded to distinguished individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in their profession, or who have contributed significantly to the development of their country / society.They are often given to those who have either made contributions to a certain field, or more commonly as a “thank you” to those who have made large donations to the institution. The conferment of Honorary Doctorates brings with it goodwill and contribute towards building up a network of research and other academic collaborations. Our honorary award holders are a source of inspiration to our graduates and provide positive role models for their future. Honorary Doctorates are conferred honoris causa, “for the sake of honour”. Honorary Doctorates are awarded as:
- Doctor of Letters (D.Litt)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
- Doctor of Literature (D.Litt)
- Doctor of Science (D.Sc)
- Doctor of Commerce (D.Com)
- Doctor of Humane Letters (D.H.L)
- Doctor of Laws (L.L.D)
- Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA)
- Doctor of Humanities (D.Hum)
- Doctor of Divinity (D.D)
- Doctor of Music (D.Mus)
- Doctor of Theology (Th.D)
- Doctor of Architecture (D.Arch)
- Doctor of Social Science (D.S.Sc)
- Doctor of Education (D.Ed)
- Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D)
- Doctor of Arts (DA)
- Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A)
- Doctor of Physical Education (D.P.Ed)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc)
- Doctor of Technology (D.Tech)
- Doctor of Liberal Arts (D.L.A)
- Doctor of Mathematics (D.Math)
- Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters (D.A.H)
- Doctor of Business (D.B)
- Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L)
- Doctor of Commercial Science (D.C.S)
- Emeritus Professors (Honoris Causa)
- Emeritus Associate Professors (Honoris Causa)
- Distinguished Chair Professor (Honoris Causa)
- Chair Professor (Honoris Causa)
- Distinguished Professor (Honoris Causa)
- Professor (Honoris Causa)
- Associate Professor (Honoris Causa)
- Assistant Professor (Honoris Causa)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Honorary Doctorate in Accounting
- Honorary Doctorate in Advertising
- Honorary Doctorate in Airline Studies/Aviation
- Honorary Doctorate in Applied Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence
- Honorary Doctorate in Archaeology
- Honorary Doctorate in Asian Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Bio-Chemistry
- Honorary Doctorate in Biology
- Honorary Doctorate in Botany
- Honorary Doctorate in Business Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Business Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Chemistry
- Honorary Doctorate in Cognitive Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Commerce
- Honorary Doctorate in Commercial Property Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Community Resource and Development
- Honorary Doctorate in Computer Engineering
- Honorary Doctorate in Computer Programming
- Honorary Doctorate in Computer Science
- Honorary Doctorate in Construction Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Corporate Law
- Honorary Doctorate in Counseling
- Honorary Doctorate in Criminology
- Honorary Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction
- Honorary Doctorate in Data Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Design Thinking and Innovation Management
- Honorary Doctorate in e-Commerce
- Honorary Doctorate in e-Commerce
- Honorary Doctorate in Economics
- Honorary Doctorate in Education
- Honorary Doctorate in Education Administration & Leadership
- Honorary Doctorate in Educational Psychology
- Honorary Doctorate in Engineering
- Honorary Doctorate in English
- Honorary Doctorate in English Literature
- Honorary Doctorate in Environmental Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in European Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Fashion Design
- Honorary Doctorate in Finance
- Honorary Doctorate in Food and Beverage Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Geography
- Honorary Doctorate in Geology
- Honorary Doctorate in Geophysics
- Honorary Doctorate in Geriatric Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Graphic Design
- Honorary Doctorate in Health Care Management
- Honorary Doctorate in History
- Honorary Doctorate in Hotel Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Human Resource Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Humanities
- Honorary Doctorate in Hypnotherapy
- Honorary Doctorate in Information Systems Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Information Technology
- Honorary Doctorate in Information Technology Engineering
- Honorary Doctorate in Information Technology Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Interior Design
- Honorary Doctorate in International Business
- Honorary Doctorate in International Law
- Honorary Doctorate in International Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in International Trade and Business
- Honorary Doctorate in Internet Marketing
- Honorary Doctorate in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Honorary Doctorate in Library Sciences
- Honorary Doctorate in Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Maritime Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Marketing
- Honorary Doctorate in Mathematics
- Honorary Doctorate in Mechanics
- Honorary Doctorate in Media Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Multimedia Design and Application
- Honorary Doctorate in Nano-Technology
- Honorary Doctorate in Nutrition and Health
- Honorary Doctorate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy
- Honorary Doctorate in Physics
- Honorary Doctorate in Political Science
- Honorary Doctorate in Project Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Property Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Psychology
- Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration
- Honorary Doctorate in Public Health
- Honorary Doctorate in Public Relations
- Honorary Doctorate in Publicity Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Real Estate Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Religious Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Research and Development
- Honorary Doctorate in Sales and Marketing
- Honorary Doctorate in Self-Improvement
- Honorary Doctorate in Social Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Social Work
- Honorary Doctorate in Sociology
- Honorary Doctorate in Software Engineering
- Honorary Doctorate in Special Education
- Honorary Doctorate in Special Event Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Sports Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Statistics
- Honorary Doctorate in Sustainability Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Teaching
- Honorary Doctorate in Technology Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Tourism and Hospitality
- Honorary Doctorate in Tourism and Hotel Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Tourism Management
- Honorary Doctorate in Women’s Studies
- Honorary Doctorate in Zoology
- Honorary Doctorate in Health Care & Wellness
- Honorary Doctorate in Medicine
- Honorary Doctorate in Psychology
Honorary Awards Policy Statement:
Honorary Awards are awarded by the University for the purposes of:
a. formally and publicly recognizing the exceptional or distinguished contribution of an individual to the University, the broader society or a field of academic endeavor;
b. enhancing the standing and reputation of the University; and
c. expanding or building on existing relationships.
Honorary Awards are prestigious honours, intended to recognize substantial achievements or contributions by individuals. Honorary Awards are approved by Council following a rigorous selection process, using specified criteria and the application of due diligence processes (including risk assessment processes) designed to protect both the recipient and the University. To preserve their prestige, consistent with Values, an Honorary Award will only be made to persons of appropriate standing. There is therefore no expectation or requirement on Council o as appropriate to make an award in any category in any year. To protect the integrity of the awards and the reputation of the University, Council may, at its sole discretion, revoke an Honorary Award if in its view a recipient’s continued association with the University would bring the University into disrepute. Nominations must at all stages be treated confidentially.This is an Honorary Doctorate provided to honor the nominee and it's not an Academic Degree. Once awarded, neither the University nor the organizations involved will be held responsible for any disrepute thereafter. The nominee is solely responsible for any/all decisions regarding the application, however once submitted. A nominee must not be advised of or consulted about their nomination at any stage.