The research programmes lead to the award of the degrees of Masters and Doctor of Philosophy.

Candidates pursue an independent but supervised research in an approved field of advanced study based on which a thesis must be submitted. Candidates are also required to attend classes and pass the examinations in at least 3 to 6 courses. Selection of courses is made after consultation with the research supervisor.  There may also be other additional requirements depending on the individual schools.

Candidates who are admitted will have to undergo a Qualifying Examination as well as a Confirmation Exercise.

The Courses, Qualifying Examination and Confirmation exercise must be completed within a specific period of time. As each School has their own specific requirements and timeline, please check with the individual School. 

Candidates will each be assigned one or more supervisors to guide them in their research.  Candidates are required to keep in regular contact with their supervisors whom they may consult on any matter relating to their research.  Every six months, the supervisors will submit a report on the progress of each candidate under their supervision.

On the completion of the research, the candidate is required to submit a thesis on his/her research for examination.  For the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, there is also an oral examination on the course matter on his/her thesis and other related courses.  For the Master's degree, an oral examination may also be required at the discretion of the University.

Candidates whose progress, in the opinion of the University, have not been satisfactory may be required by the University at any time to terminate their candidature.
 

ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year is divided into two semesters.  Fees are payable on per semestral basis.

Academic Year 2007-2008
Semester 1	06 August 2007 - 06 January 2008
First Half	06 August 2007 - 30 September 2007
Second Half	01 October 2007 - 06 January 2008
Semester 2	07 January 2008 - 03 August 2008
First Half	07 January 2008 - 31 March 2008
Second Half	01 April 2008 - 03 August 2008
Academic Year 2008-2009
Semester 1	04 August 2008 - 04 January 2009
First Half	04 August 2008 - 30 September 2008
Second Half	01 October 2008 - 04 January 2009
Semester 2	05 January 2009 - 26 July 2009
First Half	05 January 2009 - 31 March 2009
Second Half	01 April 2009 - 02 August 2009

PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

For higher degrees by research, candidates may be admitted as full-time or part-time students. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for both full-time and part-time are as follows:    
 

	Full-Time		Part-Time
Programmes	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Doctor of Philosophy	2 years	5 years	2 years	7 years
Master's Degree	1 year	3 years	1 year	4 years

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

After admission, a candidate must pursue in the University throughout his candidature, his approved programme of advanced study and research.  Unless specifically exempted by the Academic Board from this requirement, a candidate who is unable to fulfil this condition must seek leave of absence (click here for form), through his supervisor, from the Board of Graduate Studies in advance.

The Board will determine whether the leave granted to any candidate will justify an extension of the maximum period of candidature (click here for form).

If, during the period of leave of absence granted to a candidate, rules relating to his candidature are amended, the candidate on his return from leave must expect to be governed under the amended rules.

The following research programmes are available on full-time and part-time basis in the Schools/Centres indicated : 
 

Doctor of Philosophy All Schools S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Nanyang Business School School of Biological Sciences School of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering School of Civil & Environmental Engineering Wee Kim Wee School of Communication &     Information School of Computer Engineering School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering School of Humanities & Social Sciences School of Materials Science & Engineering School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences     Master of Accountancy Nanyang Business School   (currently not available)     Master of Arts School of Humanities & Social Sciences       Master of Applied Science  Wee Kim Wee School of Communication &     Information     Master of Business Nanyang Business School   (currently not available)     Master of Communication Studies Wee Kim Wee School of Communication &     Information     Master of Engineering School of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering School of Civil & Environmental Engineering School of Computer Engineering School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering School of Materials Science & Engineering School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering     Master of Science School of Biological Sciences School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admission requirements are as follows :

1) The normal minimum entry qualifications for :

(a) admission as a Master's candidate
A Bachelor's degree with honours at least at second class Upper level and the ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study.

(b) admission as a Doctor of Philosophy candidate
A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree (research based) and the ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study.

2) REQUIRED TEST SCORES

(a) For International Students
(i) For applicants whose mother tongue is not English, a good TOEFL* score is required. Test dates must be within 2 years or less from the date of your application. IELTS can also be used in place of TOEFL.

(ii) A good GRE* test score is required if you are applying for the Engineering, Communication & Information Studies, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and science disciplines. Applicants from India may use the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering [GATE] score of at least 90% in place of GRE.

(iii) A GMAT score or GRE score is required if you are applying for the Business and Accountancy disciplines.

(b) For Local Students
A GMAT or GRE score is required if you are applying for the Ph.D. programmes of the Business, Accountancy, Economics, Psychology and Sociology disciplines. Applicants applying for the School of Communication and Information must submit valid GRE scores (except for graduates from NTU/NUS).

*NOTE : Please attach a photocopy of the above test score to the application. 
            Official test score sent directly from ETS is not required in the first instance. 

Admission is in August or January each year.  All applications are referred to the relevant Schools for consideration, after which they are forwarded to the Board of Graduate Studies for approval. Successful candidates will pay research fee on semester basis, at the beginning of August semester and January semester of each academic year.

There is no application fee for research programmes.

The following items have to be read/prepared before you start on the on-line application : 

1) Instructions to Applicants (1 page)
2) Transcript Request Form - Form T (1 page)
3) Academic Referee's Report Form - Form R (2 X 2 pages)

Click here to read and print all the above forms.

Note : Microsoft IE Version 5.5 and above is required to access the online form and other systems. Applicants may download the version via http://www.microsoft.com/