GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Criteria |
Effect % |
Explanations |
Grade Point Average |
15% |
A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3,50 out of 4,00 is required for Integrated Ph.D. Program applications. A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3,00 out of 4,00 is required for Ph.D. Program applications with thesis Master’s degrees. |
ALES (Academic Staff & Graduate Studies Entrance Exam |
50% |
A minimum score of 55 in ALES (any type of ALES score) is required for Ph.D. Program applications with thesis Master’s degrees; and for Integrated Ph.D. Program applications, a minimum score of 75 (any type of ALES score) or an equivalent score in any other exam whose equivalency is recognized by the Council of Higher Education is required. |
Foreign Language (English) |
15% |
A minimum score of 55 in Foreign Language Exam (YDS) is required for Ph.D. Program applications with thesis Master’s degrees; and for Integrated Ph.D. Program applications, a minimum score of 75 or an equivalent score in any other exam whose equivalency is recognized by the Council of Higher Education is required. Applicants who apply for English programs need to have a minimum score of 75 in Foreign Language Exam (YDS) (in English) or an equivalent score in any other exam whose equivalency is recognized by the Council of Higher Education is required. |
Assessment of Scientific Competence |
20% |
Written exam or interview |
Student Admission for the Scientific Preparation Program: Candidates who are admitted to the Ph.D. Programs but have earned their Master’s degrees in a field that is different than that of the Ph.D. Programs are required to take scientific preparation courses.
International Applications: Only the Grade Point Average and the Foreign Language (English) minimum criteria will be sought in the applications of citizens of foreign countries.