The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.
- Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).
- Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).
The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as:
(a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals,
(b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes,
(c) presentations by students at conferences,
(d) knowledge of foreign languages, and
(e) professional experience, etc.