GRE is optional. However, evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.

Either TOEFL or IELTS is required for students whose main language of undergraduate university instruction is not English. Waivers may be granted to students who are native English speakers or proficient in English but are currently enrolled in a non-English medium university. Contact programme administrator to inquire. Test scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are valid for 2 years from the test dates. TOEFL and IELTS Academic scores that have expired by the time the application period closes will not be accepted. For more information about the TOEFL or IELTS, please visit www.toefl.org (for TOEFL) and www.ielts.org (for IELTS).

1. Applicants should browse the User Guide before applying.


2. The ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study

Supporting documents list

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  • Singapore NRIC (for Singapore Citizens or Singapore PRs); Passport information page (for International applicants)
  
  
  • Certified true copy of official Bachelor’s or Master’s transcript
  
  
  • Certified true copy of official Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree certificate
  
  
  • Other academic certificates (if applicable)
  
  
  • Valid TOEFL/IELTS score
    
    
    
    • TOEFL/ IELTS scores are valid for 2 years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Certified true copy of GRE or GATE scoresheet
  
  
  • Two academic referee reports
  
  
  • CV 
    
    
    
    • A summary of your education, work experience, co-curricular activities, community service, etc.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Personal Statement of around 2 pages
    
    
    
    • You may include your broad research interests, previous research accomplishments and personal vision of future career.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Financial Statement or Sponsorship Letter (if you have opted for ‘Self-Finance’ at point of application)
  
  
  • Passport size photograph following the specifications listed here