UCSY awarded more than 300 Doctor of Philosophy degrees since 2004. The UCSY's Doctorals degree programme is primilarily a research programme with broad area of specialisations. But, every Ph.D candidates also need to take the one-year course work to get the advanced knowledge and ideas in their research work.

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts and proof of degree completion from all colleges and universities attended
• Two copies of parents' National Identity Card
• Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes

Admission Criteria

• The candidates must possess at least one master degree relating information technology.
• The candidates must take the entrance exam for English Proficiency and General Knowledge.
• The candidates are required to submit the recommendation of two referees.
• The candidates are required to also submit the recommendation of department head.

Programme Structure for Doctoral Degree ( Ph.D (IT) )

• Candidates have to attend one year (two semesters) course work and two to four years research work.
• Students must complete the total credit specified for bachelor degree.
• Students must understand and follow class attendance and participation policy such as: quizzes, assignments, test, final exam.
• Research work resumes continuously after successful completion of course work exam.

Duration of Programme

The Doctoral programme is full-time and divided into two semesters in course work year.

Graduation Requirement

Candidates must achieve a successful completion of their course work and research.