Regular USM Path

About USM Regular — Doctoral

The Regular USM for Doctoral degrees opens 3 doctoral programs at Unisba. Selection emphasizes the quality of the dissertation proposal and academic readiness.

General Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Master's transcript with the minimum GPA required by the program (typically ≥ 3.25)
• Dissertation proposal (draft) aligned with the chosen field
• Recommendation letters from 2 academic supervisors
• TOEFL/IELTS certificate
• Published academic work counts as a plus

Selection Format

• Dissertation proposal review — judged by the program academic panel
• In-depth interview — proposal discussion, research plan, study readiness
• Subject-matter aptitude test

Note

Doctoral admissions at Unisba are largely case-by-case — candidates whose proposals pass the first stage are invited directly to interview with potential promoters.