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 Aug intake).

The review of applications usually commences in January and the outcome of the application becomes available between February and May. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted for an interview.

If your application is successful, you will receive an admission letter between February and May, along with information on application for Student Pass (for international students). The original documents (e.g. transcripts, certificates, and proficiency score reports) are required to be presented for verification upon matriculation.


APPLICATION FOR AUG 2025 INTAKE
ADMISSION WITHAPPLY ONLINEAPPLICATION PERIOD
​NTU Research Scholarship (RSS)
(includes self-funding)​
Click here​4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 
Provost Graduate Award (PGA)At school's recommendation
(NPGS/RSS applicants may be
recommended for PGA)
4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 
Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)Click hereclick here for information



APPLICATION FOR AUG 2026 INTAKE
ADMISSION WITHAPPLY ONLINEAPPLICATION PERIOD 
(INDICATIVE)
​NTU Research Scholarship (RSS)
(includes self-funding)​
Click here​1 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 
Provost Graduate Award (PGA)At school's recommendation
(NPGS/RSS applicants may be
recommended for PGA)
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026  
Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)Click here(To be advised)


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. There is no age or nationality restriction for application to our programme.