The Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU is are governed by five (05) Board of Studies (BoS);
- BoS in Defence and Security Studies
- BoS in Engineering, Computing, Spatial Sciences and Technology
- BoS in Management and Social Studies
- BoS in Medical and Biological Sciences
- BoS in Law & Criminal Justice
A BoS of a relevant field comprises members among senior academic staff members from relevant faculties who are specialized in the relevant field of study. It is the main authority that facilitates and monitors the academic activities of the faculty. Its main responsibility is to maintain the standards and quality of academic activities and to facilitate efficient and quality delivery to its stakeholders. Board of Study is responsible for providing assurance to the Faculty Board of Graduate Studies for recommendation to the senate for approval of matters of academic governance, continuous improvement of the quality of postgraduate studies.