Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) & Master of Engineering (MEng)

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Programme Overview

MSE offers higher degree programmes by research on a part-time and full-time basis, with a minimum and maximum period of candidature. They are:

 Full-Time Part-Time 
ProgrammesMinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2 years5 years3 years5 years
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)1 year3 years1 year3 years

Potential students may submit their applications. Those who are accepted may be admitted in either January or August, subject to the approval of the University.

Research:

The student will work under the supervision of a faculty member whose research interests are in the area proposed by the student. MSE conducts research across a variety of materials-related fields. The major research areas are:

Programme Structure (applicable to students admitted from AY2026-2027 onwards)

1. Coursework Requirements:

In addition to pursuing independent research, candidates are required to satisfy the following requirements.

The coursework requirements for the two programmes are:

  • M.Eng. - 6 Academic Units with an average grade of B- or CGPA of 3.00
  • Ph.D. - 12 Academic Units, with:
    • an average grade of B or CGPA of 3.50 (for non-NPGS/PGA recipients); OR
    • an average grade of B+ or CGPA of 4.00 (for NPGS/PGA recipients)

In both programmes, no course grade can be below C+ or grade point of less than 2.50

For NPGS scholar, please refer to the terms and conditions in your letter of offer, letter of award for Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship.

Exemption from courses may be granted by Associate Chair (Graduate) if the candidate is deemed to have already done sufficient coursework in the relevant area in a Master's degree programme at a recognised university.

For more information about graduate courses and coursework requirements, please proceed to Postgraduate Courses.

2. Ph.D. Qualifying Examination (QE):
PhD students have to undergo QE between the 12th and 18th month of the candidature. Students must pass both parts below to confirm their Ph.D. candidature:
(i) Graduate coursework with required CGPA, and

(ii) Completion of  a report and an oral presentation

PhD students who are granted elective course exemptions may sit for the PhD QE from the 6th month of candidature.

M.Eng. students are not required to undergo QE.

 

3. Thesis & Oral Examination:
At the end of the programme, both Ph.D. and M.Eng. are required to write and submit a thesis, which will be examined by internal and external examiners. After which, students have to conduct an Oral Examination.

All Ph.D. students must have at least one accepted first author or co-first author publication at the point of their Ph.D. thesis submission. Patents cannot be used to fulfil this publication requirement.

 

Application Period

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There are two intakes each year – January and August.

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Applicants are required to submit online application via the NTU application portal. Please click here for more details on the application and admission. Any other forms of submission will not be accepted. Applicants are advised to submit applications at least 4 months before their desired intake.

AdmissionLast day of submission with supporting documents
August Semester31 January
January Semester31 July

 

Contact Us

​MSE Graduate Studies Office

50 Nanyang Avenue
N4.1-02-12
Singapore 639798
Tel:  6790 6749
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