Ph.D. Fast-track requirements

Fast-track to Ph.D. must be requested within the first year of the master’s program. The requirements are: (1) demonstrating outstanding academic performance by completing at least 2.5 credits that fulfill the coursework requirements specified in the Master’s degree requirements, with a CGPA of A- (10.0) or higher, (2) successfully passing the Ph.D. comprehensive exams, and (3) progressing satisfactorily in their research, supported by a reference letter from their thesis supervisor.