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Full-time Programme

The 18-month, full-time Master of Education programme at the Institute for Educational Development in East Africa attracts high quality students from across eastern Africa. The programme provides a clear theoretical foundation for teaching from early childhood to upper secondary level. The programme’s alumni include exemplary teachers, education ministry officials, school and college principals, teacher trainers, district regional education officers and academics.

Part-time Programme

The part-time programme is for experienced teachers, teacher trainers, principals and other professionals linked to the field of education. The​ programme has a duration of 3-5 years allowing flexibility to the participants.

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Admissions are open for 2025 admission cycle. The last date for submission of applications is March 3, 2025.

Applicants are required to apply online. For assistance in completing the online application, you are advised to go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understand the Online Process​.​​

​Eligibility Criteria

Full-time Programme 

  • An undergraduate degree with at least lower second-class (or equivalent) from a recognized University
  • Minimum five years of working experience if from the Kenyan public sector 
  • English skills sufficient to access a graduate-level course
  • Ability to demonstrate strong reasoning and reflective skills
  • Submit a Personal statement 

Part-time Programme

  • An undergraduate degree with at least lower second-class (or equivalent) from a recognized University

  • Minimum two years of teaching or equivalent educational experience

  • English skills sufficient to access a graduate level course

  • Ability to demonstrate strong reasoning and reflective skills

  • Ability to demonstrate a clear motivation for graduate level study​

​For further information you can reach us using contact details provided below.​​​



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Empowered to Teach

Benjamin Oyoo bid his family in Kenya goodbye to pursue his Master of Education degree at AKU’s Institute for Educational Development , IED, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He has seen incredible improvement in his teaching skills which he attributes to the high quality of the programme.



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​Office of the Registrar

Aga Khan University
Institute for Educational Development
Salama House, ​Urambo Street​
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania​

Email: regoff.tz@aku.edu

Tel: +255 (0) 784 797 601​​