Thank you for your interest in pursuing Doctoral studies at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK).

To apply for online admission, candidates must hold a master’s degree (or an equivalent diploma approved by the Commission of Equivalences in the Ministry of Education and Higher Education) in any of the disciplines approved by the program and must fulfill all eligibility requirements as defined by the program (List of USEK PhD programs).

Applicant can opt for a PhD Thesis Proposal (PTP) from the USEK Doctoral College page or present his/her individual PhD Thesis Proposal (iPTP template)

Before starting the online admission process, please make sure you have the e-version of the following available:
1. The national identity card (the passport for foreign applicants).
2. One recent passport-size photo.
3. The certificate of the Lebanese Baccalaureate or an equivalent degree certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
4. The certified bachelor’s degree, or the title officially recognized as equivalent.
5. The certified bachelor’s grade transcript.
6. The certified master’s (Master’s/DEA), or the title officially recognized as equivalent.
7. The certified master’s grades transcript.
8. The equivalence of the previously earned diplomas (bachelor’s & master’s) certified by the Commission of Equivalences by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
9. The master’s dissertation (master’s thesis, /DEA thesis/ final year project, etc.).
10. Two letters of recommendations issued by faculty members who are not prospective supervisors.
11. A motivation letter (400-500 words) indicating the purpose for pursuing doctoral study in the particular field at USEK and specifying the applicant’s research interests and/or practical experience in the field.
12. A resume or curriculum vitae (CV.)
13. Certificates of work experience, if any.
14. Evidence of research activities: books, publications, conference participation, etc.
15. Admission File information.
16. An Individual PhD Thesis Proposal (iPTP) (only for candidates with his/her own PhD proposal).

When you are ready to submit your files, please proceed to the online postgraduate admission application.

Comps exam and deadline to register for postgraduate programs (CIII)

Monday, April 11, 2022 – Deadline to register - March 7
Friday, July 8, 2022 – Deadline to register June 7