For students who wish to apply for the Doctoral Degree Examination in Fall semester of 2026 Academic Year,

• The application shall be submitted between August 5, 2026 to January 22, 2027. Please lodge your application online: https://selcrs.nsysu.edu.tw/edu_apply/edu_apply_login.asp

• Last date for the Degree Examination: January 29, 2027

• Last date for submitting Oral Defense Grade Sheet: January 29, 2027

• Last date for submitting Dissertation Acceptance Certificate: February 22, 2027

• Last date for Finishing All School Leaving Process: February 22, 2027

Please start the process at least 2-3 weeks before your oral defense date/the given deadline, as administrative procedures may take longer than expected.

**Guidlines for Application of the Doctoral Degree Examination** has been upload to the department's website for reference:

https://moes.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1206-20568.php?Lang=en

Please carefully read through all the details, especially for students whose:

• Committee member's qualification needs to be defined by the department's council

• Dissertation wishes to be embargoed