Harmonised varsity education to allow credits transfer

Graduates at a recent graduation ceremony. Students will be able to transfer credits across universities in different countries in the East African Community. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA |

Harmonisation of higher education in East Africa is set to begin this year following the approval of a framework that will help to create a common education area.

Under the common higher education area, partner states will recognise academic certificates from universities and higher learning institutions in the region, and students will be able to transfer credits across universities in different countries.