APPLICATION PERIOD

CDE Graduate Research Programmes

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INTAKES AND APPLICATION DATES

A candidate is normally admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year i.e. at either August or January.

Closing dates for August 2025 intake*
15 January 2025
  • For International candidates (with or without application for scholarship);
  • For Applicants residing in Singapore applying for scholarships (Round 1)
1 April 2025
  • For Applicants residing in Singapore and
    • applying for scholarships (Round 2)
    • applying for admission only (without scholarship)
Closing dates for January 2025 intake*
1 July 2024
  • For International candidates (with or without application for scholarship);
  • For Applicants residing in Singapore applying for scholarships (Round 1)
1 September 2024
  • For Applicants residing in Singapore and
    • applying for scholarships (Round 2)
    • applying for admission only (without scholarship)

Things to note:

  • Applications received after the deadlines will not be considered.
  • *There would be two evaluation rounds of scholarship applications.  Priority would be given to Round 1 scholarship applications.  Consideration of Round 2 applications would be subject to availability of scholarships.
  • View Application instructions
  • Admission status - kindly check for results from May and October (for August and January Intakes respectively).

Important: The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf. Candidates interested in our graduate programmes are advised to apply directly to the University and not through any agents. Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons.

Admission Information

Admission Requirements

Key requirements you should know to facilitate a smooth application.

Graduate Research Programmes

Click here to view and learn more about the graduate research programmes from CDE.

How to Apply

Checklist, timeline and other useful tools to streamline your application.

Course Essentials

Learn how to transfer course credits and other details about the courses in a programme.

Programme Structure

Read more about the milestones for your upcoming PhD or Master’s journey.

Scholarships

View scholarship opportunities that are available for CDE applicants.

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