1. Upload Thesis Dissertation Topic online
Application Time:
Handle according to the instructions from the Office of Academic Affairs
Link to Upload Space:
http://w4.emis.tku.edu.tw/thesisstu/
Reminder:
Please make sure to fill out the online form within the system’s designated open hours; late submissions will not be accepted.
2. Seven Necessary Documents
Application Time:
Before November 14th, 2025
Documents Required:
(1)Tamkang University Graduate Degree Examination Application Form
(2)Thesis Oral Defense Committee Recommendation Form
(3)Statement for Application for Master’s (Doctoral) Thesis Examination
(4)Survey Form/Department for Awarding Degrees in Chinese
(5)Submit two academic journal papers for publication (paper and online submission)
(6)Seminar Participation records
(7)Attached Certificate of Completion from Taiwan Academic Ethics Education Resource Center
Reminder:
(1) Please submit to the GIIASS office after your advisor signs the form
(2) Completion required for thesis defense：
a. Pass the review of thesis outline
b. Submission of Published Academic Journal Articles or Proof of Acceptance for Publication (Must be completed before
graduation and school departure):
Doctoral students are required to publish two academic journal articles in the field of international relations or strategic
studies, in journals that adopt a double-blind peer-review process, either domestic or international.
Alternatively, students may publish one academic journal article in a double-blind peer-reviewed journal in the specified
fields and present one paper at a domestic or international academic conference.
(Students admitted from the 2025 academic year onward are required to publish two journal articles.)
c. Please fill in the information here and attach supporting documents.
(3) PhD students should participate in at least 2 domestic (or international) academic seminars per semester, and should attend at least 6 seminars before graduation.
3. Oral Defense Copy
Application Time:
Before December 22nd, 2025
Reminder:
The printed thesis submitted for the oral defense should have “Oral Defense Copy” clearly indicated on the cover page. The content must be the finalized version of the complete thesis. Please refer to the format guidelines for writing master’s and doctoral theses at Tamkang University.
See the link : TKU Guidelines for Thesis and Dissertation Writing Format and Turnitin Originality Check
Remarks:
1. Please apply in accordance with the provisions of：’’Regulation of Ph.D program of GIIASS, Tamkang University’’ and “Attention for students taking Oral defense”.
2. Oral defense time will be arranged by GIIASS office. Please submit all documents to office in time.
3. After submitting your application, if for various reasons you are unable to attend the oral defense, please notify the office immediately so that the withdrawal process can be initiated for you. Otherwise, your thesis grade will be calculated as zero.
4. For the form of oral defense, please consult your advisor and submit the required documents to the oral committee (no later than 2 weeks before the oral examination date).
5. From 2026/1/5～2026/1/11 ,the formal thesis defense sessions are scheduled. If you wish to reschedule your defense due to career planning, please contact us promptly.
6. The Procedure for the Originality Check of Graduate Theses at Our University
Please follow the regulations stipulated in Article 5 and Article 7 of the “Tamkang University Regulations for Graduate Degree Examinations.” Submit the three-stage thesis similarity comparison reports in both printed form (thesis cover page + overall similarity report page with signatures from both the graduate student and the thesis advisor) and complete electronic files.
Thesis similarity check system: https://reurl.cc/YdgEO0
1)Before the student applies for the degree examination.
2)When the thesis examination committee submits the student’s degree examination result form, they must review and
confirm the originality report.
3)When the student submits the printed version of the thesis.
Please also check the files below for details