PhD Qualify Test

Ph.D. students need to pass their qualifying tests on the following main subjects: 
(1) Pass the qualifying tests on Microeconomic Theory I, Microeconomic Theory II, and Macroeconomic Theory I in 24 months (Including leave of absence). 
(2) Finish the required courses Econometric Theory I and Econometric Theory II with scores of A- or above before the end of the second year.
(3) Finish at least one course in the Macroeconomics and Monetary Field with a score of A- or above before the end of the second year.
(4) Finish the field thesis defense before the end of the fourth year. The field thesis and your degree thesis are different; the field thesis is the thesis before your degree thesis; it’s kind of a warm-up one to help you prepare your final thesis well.
(5) Other requirements: Taking the TA job on the Ph.D. required courses for 2 semesters.
(6) Others. After you’ve finished the above items, please get in touch with the TA in the department office to help you check for all the other requirements.

Apply for the Qualifying test:
I. Scheduled Time:
The qualifying test will be held one time every academic year. Qualifying tests are held during summer vacation in late July to early August. If a Ph.D. student doesn’t pass the qualifying test the first time, she/he must attend the exam again and pass it within 24 months (Including leave of absence). 

II. Register for qualifying test in March
Ph.D. students who would like to attend the qualifying test in summer should register for the test from the department office in March. 

Contact person：
Lichen Yang (Ms.) 楊禮禎
Email: lichyang@ntu.edu.tw
TEL: +886-2-3366-8447