The name of the School is: Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of Engineering SciencesSIU MDSES is authorized to instruct PhD students, coordinate the procedure for obtaining PhD degrees and issue doctoral degrees in the following scientific fields:
• Civil engineering sciences
• Transportation and vehicle sciences
• Information sciences
There are main, generic subjects to ensure multidisciplinarity.
A certified copy of a MSc degree from any higher education already completed that is relevant to your application.
Language requirements:
One of the following indications of English-language proficiency:
(a) TOEFL IBT test score of 66, or PBT score 513,
(b) Cambridge First Certificate ",B",,
(c) IELTS score of 5.5
(d) any official certificate equal to the above mentioned.
Additionally, work experience in, and degrees from English speaking countries will also be taken into account in when meeting the language requirements.
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Both
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
C1
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
C1
Place of examination:
Online
Admission to the doctoral program is organized through the annual admission process. The programmes on offer are announced by the programme directors. The University laws and regulations outline the requirements for admission.University students taking their final exams after the application deadline must enclose a copy of their transcripts with the application form. The admission of these students is conditional.Admission process includes two processes:- admission tests (written)- interview (personal or electronic)Admission tests and interviews, typically, are conducted once a year. The secretary of the doctoral school will notify the candidates about the exact date and time of the admission test and interview.The admission test consists of two separate parts: one to check language competence, and the other to check the professional background of the applicant. Only those applicants who have completed the written tests may be admitted to the interview. The admission interviews are free-flowing conversations, a forum where applicants can defend and clarify their views and convince committee members of the validity of their proposed research projects. In its evaluation, the committee considers the following categories: prior education/experience (awards, publications), language competence, MSc degree and its class, recommendations, opinion about the applicant’s professional intelligence, motivation (explaining why the applicant wants to enrol in this programme and how, in the applicant’s view, the programme impacts on their career.The candidates will be ranked by the Admission Committee and the Doctoral Council will make final acceptance / rejection decisions