Admissions
Entry requirements
There are two study types and three study plans for PhD Mathematics at the Faculty of Science, Mahidol University. You can find the entry requirements for different study plans in the sections below.
Type I: Research only
In this type of study, students will spend the entire period of their PhD study on conducting research and producing a high-quality dissertation. The entry requirements for this study type are as follows:
The applicant must hold a master’s degree in any area with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related areas which includes at least 45 credits of mathematics courses from a college or university recognized by Office of the Higher Education Commission.
The applicant must have a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50.
The applicant must have at least one publication in peer-reviewed journal as a first author or a corresponding author.
The applicant must have an English Proficiency Examination score according to the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The applicant who does not meet the GPA and/or English Language Proficiency criteria could be eligible to apply for admission under the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Type II: Coursework and research
In this type of study, students will need to fulfill both coursework and research requirements. There are two study plans in Type II. The details of the entry requirements for both plans can be found below.
Plan 2.1 for students with a master’s degree
Students with a master’s degree prior to joining the program can choose Plan 2.1. The entry requirements for Plan 2.1 are as follows:
The applicant must hold a master’s degree in any area with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related areas which includes at least 45 credits of mathematics courses from a college or university recognized by Office of the Higher Education Commission.
The applicant must have a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50.
The applicant must have an English Proficiency Examination score according to the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The applicant who does not meet the GPA and/or English Language Proficiency criteria could be eligible to apply for admission under the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2.2 for students with a bachelor’s degree
Students without a master’s degree prior to joining the program must follow Plan 2.2. The entry requirements for Plan 2.2 are as follows:
The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related areas which includes at least 45 credits of mathematics courses from a college or university recognized by Office of the Higher Education Commission.
The applicant must have a cumulative GPA not less than 3.50.
The applicant must have an English Proficiency Examination score according to the requirement of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The applicant who does not meet the GPA and/or English Language Proficiency criteria could be eligible to apply for admission under the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
Applicants must sit a written examination. Potential applicants are subsequently shortlisted for an interview. More details about the selection procedure and the application form can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application website.
Key information
- Duration: 3-5 years
- Location: Phyathai Campus
- Next intake: January 2023
