Admission
The Nanyang Business School PhD Programme is a full-time programme. Admission to this programme is once a year, and enrolment is usually in July (for the August intake).
The review of applications usually commences in January, and the outcome of the application becomes available between February and May. For NPGS applicants, the review and interview period usually takes place in December to January.
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted for an interview. If your application is successful, you will receive an admission letter between February and May, along with information on the application for a Student Pass (for international students). The original documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates, and proficiency score reports) are required for verification upon matriculation.
| APPLICATION FOR AUG 2026 INTAKE | ||
| SCHOLARSHIP/SELF-FUNDING | ONLINE APPLICATION | APPLICATION PERIOD |
| NTU Research Scholarship (RSS) | Click here | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Provost Graduate Award (PGA) | At the school's recommendation (NPGS or eligible RSS applicants may be recommended for PGA) | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) | Click here | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
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| Self-funding/external-funding | Click here (Refer to the tuition fees here) | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
Note for Operations Management (OM) applicants:
If you would like to have your application reviewed early, please email your documents to the Division Coordinator, Assistant Professor Vivek Choudhary ([email protected]), immediately after submitting your online application.
The application for admission is also the application for the NTU scholarship (for those who are applying for a scholarship). The scholarships are open to all applicants, including international candidates, and those with non-business backgrounds. There is also no age or nationality restriction for application to our programme.
Refer to the APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS to guide you with your application. If you have particular research-related queries specific to the Division (specialisation) that you wish to apply to, please contact the PhD Coordinator for the Division. You can find their contact information by visiting the corresponding SPECIALISATIONS pages.