Period of Study
| Degree | Full-time | Part-time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study period | Probationary period | Study period | Probationary period | |
| MPhil | 24 months | 12 months | 36 months | 18 months |
| 3-year PhD | 36 months | 12 months | 54 months | 18 months |
| 4-year PhD | 48 months | 18 months | 72 months | 24 months |
Candidates without a research Master's degree shall be considered for admission to a 4-year PhD programme, and those who have research Master's degrees shall be considered for admission to a 3-year PhD programme. Applicant attained a Bachelor's degree with 1st class honor or GPA above 3.70 is eligible to apply for the 4-year PhD programme.