Candidates must fulfill the following academic requirement and English proficiency requirement:

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.

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)

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