Admission Requirements : Ph.D (Human Rights and Peace Studies)

Admission Requirements : Ph.D (Human Rights and Peace Studies)

Plan 1 : Research Only

1. Hold a Master’s degree in social science and any related major from an accredited university
2. Have cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent.
3. Have at least 3 publications in English in related fields in internationally recognized journal(s)/ publication(s), which are not part of the applicant’s graduation requirement
4. Have English language proficiency, with a TOEFL score of no less than 550 or an IELTS of at least 6.0, or pass the English Proficiency Test arranged by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Mahidol University.
5. Experiences in human rights and peace or related fields are specially considered
6. Applicant with other qualifications may be considered by the Program Director, committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Plan 2 : Courses and Dissertation

• Hold a Master’s degree in any major from an accredited university
• Have cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent.
• Have English language proficiency, with a TOEFL score of no less than 550 or an IELTS of at least 6.0, or pass the English Proficiency Test arranged by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Mahidol University.
• Experiences in human rights and peace or related fields are specially considered
• Applicant with other qualifications may be considered by the Program Director, committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies

Required Documents

1. Application form (online application):
   1. Apply online at  http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/Admission/online/admission2018_EN/login.php (Non-Thai applicant)
   2. http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/Admission/online/Admission2019_PhD/index.php?page_name=sign-up (Thai applicant )
   3. Click Here : Download Application form
2. Personal Statement
3. Research Statement
4. Academic transcript(s) MA and Academic Certificate(s) MA
5. English Language Test Certificate(s) (if any)
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Internationally recognized journal(s) /publication(s) (required for PhD by Research Only Plan)

8. Reference(s) form (at least 2 academic references and 1 professional reference)
   The reference form can be downloaded at  https://ihrp.mahidol.ac.th/ph-d-in-human-rights-and-peace-studies/admission-ph-d/ 
   Note: Interview will be required upon the selection committees’ decision