PhD in Cognitive Warfare and Strategic Influence

Applicants to the Doctoral program must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Academic Qualification: Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited higher education institution, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
2. English Language Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting a valid test score meeting one of the following minimum requirements:
   • IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5
   • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 91
   The English test score must be less than two years old at the time of application.
   Exceptions to English Language Proficiency:
   • A native speaker of English who has completed his/her Master’s degree in an English-medium institution and in a country where English is the official or de facto national language; or
   • An applicant with a Master’s degree in an English-medium program who can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or its equivalent, at the time of admission to his/her Master’s program.
3. Research Proposal Submission: Submit a research proposal of 1,500–2,000 words clearly outlining the proposed research topic, objectives, preliminary literature context, and intended methodology.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional referees who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability and research potential.
5. Admissions Interview: Successfully complete an admissions interview conducted by the Doctoral Admissions Committee. Final recommendation must include a written justification from the Dean for final approval from the Graduate Studies Steering Committee.
6. Professional Experience: Relevant professional experience in the field shall be considered an added merit during the admissions assessment process.