What is Honorary Doctorate?

Honorary Doctorate is an academic award given by Colleges/ Universities/ Educational Institutions to individuals to recognize their exceptional contributions to society or lifetime achievement in their field. Recipients of honorary degrees do not have to meet any of the typical requirements for a doctorate, such as passing examinations or completing a thesis. Honorary degrees can be conferred on people from all walks of life. Honorary degrees are awarded to honour an individual. An Honorary Doctorate is awarded to Educators/Edu-Leaders/Principals /Professors/ Teachers or any other individual from the teaching profession or to the one who has no prior connection with the academic institution or no previous postsecondary education.

An Honorary Doctorate can be conferred on people from all walks of life.

Honorary Doctorate by IIU is often conferred as a way of honouring the Renowned Personalities /Edu-leaders/Individuals, to acknowledge their important achievements, and to recognize their exceptional contributions to society.