Quick Answer
In addition to the General Admission Requirements, anyone applying to a doctoral program at MUST University must show proof of a completed master's degree (in a related field, or a master's degree plus 4 years of related professional experience), submit two letters of recommendation, a resume, and an essay, and complete an interview with the program coordinator.
Before You Begin
- Meet MUST University's General Admission Requirements, which apply to every applicant.
- Have completed a master's degree in a field related to the intended doctoral program, or a master's degree in another field combined with at least 4 years of verifiable professional experience related to the program.
- If you will be studying in a language other than your native language, meet the proficiency criteria specific to the doctoral level.
How It Works
Admission to a doctoral program at MUST University requires meeting the General Admission Requirements and, in addition, these criteria specific to doctoral programs.
To prove completion of the master's degree, applicants must submit an academic transcript showing the degree was earned at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, CHEA, or an equivalent body. Degrees issued outside the United States go through an equivalency evaluation. As with the General Admission Requirements, an applicant who receives a conditional acceptance for lack of this documentation has up to 60 calendar days from the start of classes to submit it.
In addition to the master's degree transcript, doctoral applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a resume (CV or resume), and a 500 to 800 word essay describing their academic and professional goals and how the doctoral program will help them achieve those goals. Applicants must also complete an interview with the coordinator of the chosen program; the institutional catalog does not specify the format of this interview, so specific questions about it should be directed to Admissions.
MUST University's doctoral programs do not accept transfer credits earned outside MUST University.
Step by Step
- Meet MUST University's General Admission Requirements.
- Submit documentation proving completion of your master's degree (academic transcript, with an equivalency evaluation if the degree is from outside the United States).
- If your master's degree is not in a field related to the intended doctoral program, submit proof of at least 4 years of related professional experience.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
- Submit your resume (CV or resume).
- Submit the 500 to 800 word essay on your academic and professional goals.
- Complete the interview with the program coordinator.
Deadlines and Rules
- MUST University's doctoral programs do not accept transfer credits from outside MUST University, even if they were completed as part of another doctoral program.
- The remaining rules on conditional acceptance, the 60 day deadline, appealing a decision, and deferring admission are the same as described in the article on General Admission Requirements, and they also apply to doctoral programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my master's degree need to be in exactly the same field as the doctoral program I want to take?
Not necessarily. If your master's degree is not in a field related to the intended doctoral program, you can instead prove at least 4 years of verifiable professional experience related to the program's field.
I don't have my master's degree transcript yet. Can I still apply?
Yes. As with the General Admission Requirements, you can receive a conditional acceptance and have up to 60 days from the start of classes to submit that documentation.
Can I transfer credits from a doctoral program I already started at another institution?
No. MUST University's doctoral programs do not accept transfer credits earned outside MUST University.
What documents, besides the master's degree transcript, do I need to submit?
Two letters of recommendation, a resume (CV or resume), and a 500 to 800 word essay on your academic and professional goals. You must also complete an interview with the program coordinator.
Do these criteria replace the General Admission Requirements?
No. They are in addition to the General Admission Requirements, which apply to every MUST University applicant, regardless of program.
Didn't Work? Do This
| Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| I don't know whether my professional experience is accepted in place of a master's degree in a related field | Open a ticket with Admissions describing your master's degree and your professional experience, to confirm whether it is accepted for the chosen program. |
| I don't know when or how my interview with the program coordinator will take place | Open a ticket with Admissions asking for information about the interview for the chosen doctoral program. |
| I received a conditional acceptance and don't know what I still need to submit | Open a ticket with Admissions before the 60 day deadline ends, asking for the exact list of outstanding documents. |
| Nothing worked | Open a ticket with the Registrar's Office by email at registrar@mustedu.com, describing which stage of the doctoral admission process you are in. |
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