Admissions

Full Admission Requirements 

Candidates for the Masters programs must have a Bachelors degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors degree) in the relevant discipline as specified by the applicable program.

Candidates for the doctorate programs must have a Masters degree with a minimum CGPA score of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent (e.g., a minimum average of 60% in a UK-style Master by taught courses or a Pass in a Master by Research / M.Phil.) in the relevant discipline as specified by the applicable program.
Candidates with degrees in other pertinent specializations (not explicitly specified by the applicable program) may also be considered. In such cases, candidates will be asked to submit course descriptions along with their transcripts.

Candidates must have achieved a minimum level of proficiency in English in the form of a TOEFL score of 79 iBT or an equivalent test score approved by the University (e.g., a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 out of 9).

The following exceptions may apply to candidates for the Masters programs:

  • A native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.
  • A candidate admitted to and graduated from an English medium institution that can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum TOEFL score of 61 iBT or its equivalent (e.g., a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 out of 9) upon admission to the undergraduate program.

In addition to satisfying all the above, candidates must undergo an interview to determine the suitability of the student for undertaking the program of work.

Candidates wishing to enroll on a part-time basis must satisfy the University authorities that their employer will provide the time for the student to attend the University.

Conditional Admission Requirements

Applicants with no or insufficient prior background to meet the prerequisites of a given Masters program may be admitted to the program but will be assigned undergraduate courses and/or specially tailored remedial courses as specified by the relevant program. Credits from these prerequisite bridging courses do not count toward fulfillment of degree requirements and are not used to calculate the graduate CGPA.

For Masters programs, applicants with lower qualifications (a minimum CGPA score of 2.5 out of 4.0, or a minimum lower second-class honors degree, or their equivalent) and/or lower English language proficiency (a minimum TOEFL score of 70 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5, or their equivalent) may be admitted to the program in special circumstances.

Such applicants will be given conditional admittance and they must produce by the end of the first semester of registration satisfactory evidence that they have the ability to complete the program successfully. Each academic program has specific conditions that must be satisfied for the student to remain in the program. If the student fails to satisfy the conditions, then his/her registration will be terminated.

Admission Policy

In all cases, admission will be on a competitive basis. The selection of candidates will be made on the basis of their application form, supporting documents, and their performance in the interview. Selection will take into account factors such as the candidates’ graduation average or CGPA score, their qualifications and previous experience, their CV, their reference forms, and their potential to succeed.

Modes of Study

Students will be admitted on both full-time and part-time basis.

During the taught courses part of a program, full-time study involves registration on 3–4 courses (9–12 credit-hours) per semester, whereas part-time study involves registration on 2 courses (6 credit-hours) per semester. Registration during the Summer term is limited to a maximum of 2 courses (6 credit-hours). Enrollment in credit loads below/above these standard limits requires advance written approval of the relevant Program Chair and the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research.

During the project/research part of a program, full-time study involves approximately 40 hours of effort per week, whereas part-time study involves approximately 24 hours of effort per week.

During the project/research part of a program, part-time students are required to attend the University for at least two hours per week to meet with their supervisor. Employers should, however, try to enable their students to attend the University for one day a week. This is particularly important for experimentally based projects.

Deferred Admissions

Admission is valid only for the academic semester specified in the admission letter. If an applicant is given admission and for some reason does not register but intends to join the University in the following semester, then he/she should submit a written request to the Admission and Registration Office not later than one month before the beginning of the semester. Admission consideration for the following semester will depend on availability of places.

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Tuition Fees

An up-to-date schedule of tuition and other fees can be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available for graduate students. Click here for more details.