1. Holding a master’s degree or the equivalent with thesis or research-based project component or publication experience, or
2. Currently studying in the final year of Master’s degree programmes who will acquire the requisite academic qualification before the commencement of the programme
Applicants are required to provide evidence of English proficiency unless they have obtained a degree for which English is the medium of instruction.
| TOEFL | IELTS | College English Test (CET) |
|---|---|---|
|
≥ 550 for paper-based test; or ≥ 213 for computer-based test; or ≥ 80 for iBT-based test ≥ 8.0 for Essentials |
A Band Score ≥ 6.0 with no section score below 5.5 |
≥ 430 in Level 6 |
The following documents are needed upon application. Applicants will be invited for an admission interview, if needed, after document review.
1. Online application form
2. Proof of academic qualifications (Master’s degree or above with thesis or research-based project component or publication experience)*
3. Academic transcripts (Master's degree or above)*
4. Proof of English proficiency (see above for details)
5. Curriculum Vitae (sample)
6. Two reference letters (with at least one from academia) - Invitation emails will be sent to your recommenders automatically after having settled the application fee. Status of online reference forms can be checked on admission platform.
7. Personal statement (less than 500 words)
8. Research proposal (3,000 to 5,000 words) (sample)
*Remarks:
- Applicants currently in the final year of their master's degree programmes are required to submit their most recent academic transcripts covering at least two semesters and testimonial. UTM prospective graduates are exempt from this requirement during the application stage.
- Applicants who have obtained their degrees from higher education institutions in Mainland China are required to submit both their graduation certificate and degree certificate.
- Verification proof issued by the government authorities for degree certificate may be required if necessary.
| Description | Important dates |
|---|---|
|
Online application |
20/10/2025 - 31/03/2026 |
|
Upload required documents |
20/10/2025 - 07/04/2026 |
|
Document review and interview |
From April 2026 |
|
Release of admission results |
June - July 2026 |
|
Scholarship offer announcement |
On competitive basis |
|
Class commencement |
Late August 2026 |
Remark: Applications will be processed with priority given to those who have submitted all required documents.