Applicants must submit the following documents, otherwise the application will be rejected. ****Official transcripts***

Master?s degree thesis?s abstract and/or previous academic publications

Statement of purpose (SOP) of 500-1000 words explaining (1) academic background, (2) research experiences, and (3) research plan at CMU including potential thesis title, objectives, research methods, research workflow diagram, and the name and title of the potential thesis advisor from the Department of Geological Sciences at CMU.

Certificate of English Language Proficiency test taken within the last 2 years such as TOEFL (ITP/CBT/IBT) or IELTS except for applicants who are from the native English-speaking countries listed at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/english-speaking-countries.

Two recommendation letters from the current or latest academic advisor of the applicant, past or current supervisor or employer, or those who are familiar with the applicant?s scholarly work.

Letter or proof of communication between the applicant and the potential thesis advisor at CMU verifying that the applicant has contacted in advance a professor at the Department of Geological Sciences in the field of the intended study to initiate the research plan together.

Holding a master?s degree in geology, gemology, earth sciences, geosciences, geotechnology, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, petroleum engineering, physics, material sciences, chemistry, biology, or relevant fields.

Recent photograph (*passport size, ** no hat or sunglasses)

Academic transcript

A Copy of Identity card

A Copy of House Registration Certificate

A Copy of the document certifying name or surname changing or document of marriage registration (if any)

Recent photograph (*passport size, ** no hat or sunglasses)

Academic transcript (official English translation)

Copy of Passport

A Copy of the document certifying name or surname changing or document of marriage registration (if any)

Letter or proof of communication between the applicant and the potential thesis advisor at CMU verifying that the applicant has contacted in advance a professor at the Department of Geological Sciences in the field of the intended study to initiate the research plan together. 

Certificate of English Language Proficiency test taken within the last 2 years such as TOEFL (ITP/CBT/IBT) or IELTS except for applicants who are from the native English-speaking countries listed at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/english-speaking-countries. 

Statement of purpose (SOP) of 500-1000 words explaining (1) academic background, (2) research experiences, and (3) research plan at CMU including potential thesis title, objectives, research methods, research workflow diagram, and the name and title of the potential thesis advisor from the Department of Geological Sciences at CMU. 

5. Two recommendation letters from the current or latest academic advisor of the applicant, past or current supervisor or employer, or those who are familiar with the applicant?s scholarly work.