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 Announcement of Candidates
for the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (International Program) Academic year
1/2012 (Class VIII)
#2
Qualification of Applicants:
Plan A
a
Master’s degree from an institution accredited by the Commission on Higher
Education is required. Students who are currently enrolled in the master’s
degree program at the School of Development Economics and have completed at
least two semesters with outstanding records may apply for the Ph.D. program.
Admission is subject to approval from the Dean of the School of Development
Economics upon recommendation of the Admission Committee.
Plan B
a
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the Commission on Higher Education is required with the
GPA. not less than 3.25. At the Ph.D. level, the study of economics requires a
year of college calculus (at a minimum).
A
TOEFL score of at least 550* or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or as specified
by the doctoral Executive Committee, except for applicants who either come from
English speaking nations or who graduated from undergraduate or graduate program
which used English as the medium of instruction.
* Internet-based test =
79-80
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Required Documents:
1. Official transcripts of all
university studies
2. Official TOEFL or IELTS test
scores*
(The minimum TOEFL score is 550
for the paper-and-pencil test or 213 for the computer based
test. For the IELTS, the minimum score is 6.5 points.)
* Internet-based test = 79-80
3. Three letters of recommendation
[Download]
the form here.
4. A statement of purpose no more
than two A4 pages
5. Two 1-inch photos taken not more
than six months prior to application date
6. Application Form with application fee 1000 THB
Application Form [Download]
the form here.
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English Proficiency:
a. If
you got your Master’s not more than five years from university that teaches in English, the English requirement can be waived.
b. You can take TOEFL/ITP (a type of TOEFL) which NIDA also accepts it as
standard test.
For more information about
TOEFL/ITP please contact:
• School
of Language and Communication, NIDA Tel: 0-2727-3147
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The Knowledge Plus at
Shiang-Hai Building, Silom.
Tel:
0-2238-3933,
0-2236-4822 or
website: www.knowledgeplus.ac.th
For more information about TOEFL
please visit:
• www.prometric.com or
www.ets.org
For more information about
IELTS please contact:
• IDP Education Tel: 0-2638-2396
as they organize the test every month
under supervision of IIE. The score of 550 or better is expected. However, if
the score is not fully satisfied, a course or two of English here at NIDA will
be required on your first semester.
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