Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before January 2027
More details
- The application period for admission and scholarship is from 1st October 2026 to 31st January 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT — 100
- IELTS — 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Singapore, Singapore
Disciplines
Marketing, Accounting, International Business
Overview
As part of a university consistently ranked among the world's top institutions, NBS is distinguished by its strong research reputation, rigorous academic standards, and commitment to developing future leaders in academia, industry, and policy.
In the Doctor of Philosophy programme at Nanyang Business School (NBS), Nanyang Technological University, doctoral candidates will be engaged in comprehensive training that includes:
- Coursework in foundational and advanced research methods
- Theoretical and analytical training across multiple business disciplines
- Interdisciplinary research rooted in real-world applications
- Close supervision and mentorship, enabling students to refine their research ideas and develop a strong thesis
- A supportive, collaborative environment that encourages independent thinking and scholarly excellence
Specialisations
Candidates may pursue their research through any of the following specialisations:
- Accounting (ACC)
- Finance
- Information Systems (IS)
- Operations Management (OM)
- Marketing (MKT)
- Strategy, International Business & Entrepreneurship (SIE)
- Leadership, Management & Organisation (LMO)
Accreditation
Part of NTU, consistently ranked among the world's top universities, NBS is one of the most established, comprehensive providers of business and management education in the Asia-Pacific.
NBS is accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, two of the most globally recognised quality assurance standards for accounting and business education.
Programme Structure
Programme structure:
- Year 1: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper
- Year 2: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper, pre-qualifying exam, qualifying exam
- Year 3: thesis writing, brown bag seminar presentation
- Year 4: thesis writing, internal defence, thesis submission, and examination
- Year 4 or 5: thesis amendments, thesis oral examination
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE — Analytical Writing: 3.5
- GMAT — Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT — 100
- IELTS — 7
Other requirements
Recruitment for the Academic Year 2027 is open from October 2026 to January 2027.
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Bachelor's degree certificates and transcripts, and Master's degree certificates and transcripts (where applicable)
- Documents not issued in English must be accompanied by official English translations
- Two academic referees' reports
- GMAT or GRE scores (taken within the last 5 years) – mandatory for all applicants
- IELTS or TOEFL scores (taken within the last 2 years) – may be waived for applicants whose Bachelor's degree was completed in English
- A research proposal
- A statement of objective/personal statement
- Research publications and award certificates (if any)
Tuition Fees
International: 45,263 AUD / year (≈ 41,000 SGD / year)
The tuition fee is approximately S$41,000 per year for International Students.
Students may apply for NTU PhD scholarships, which are available to all applicants. The scholarships would cover the full tuition fees and a monthly living allowance.
Email the NBS PhD Programme Office (nbs_phd_admission@ntu.edu.sg) for guidance.
Living costs
Singapore: 2,073–4,283 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
A range of competitive scholarships is available to support outstanding applicants. These scholarships cover the full amount of tuition fees as well as provide a monthly living allowance up to S$5,300 per month (approximately USD 4,070).
- Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) — https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/scholarships/npgs
- NTU Research Scholarship (RSS) — https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/scholarships/rss
- Provost Graduate Award (PGA) — https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/scholarships/pga
Recruitment for the Academic Year 2027 is open from October 2026 to January 2027.