Academic background: Applicants should have a master's degree or bachelor's degree with first-class or second-class honors, usually an honorary bachelor's degree or international equivalent, with excellent results. At the same time, the applicant must have a master's degree or equivalent, with excellent grades and related to the applied doctoral program. The requirements for these bachelor's and master's degrees may vary according to different majors and departments.
Research ability: Applicants need to prove their research ability through personal statements and research plans. The personal statement needs to explain the applicant's research interests and goals, as well as their research experience and achievements. The research plan needs to clearly explain the applicant's research problems, research methods and expected results, so as to show his independent thinking and innovation ability.
Language requirements: Cambridge University usually requires applicants from non-English-speaking countries to provide valid English proficiency certificates, such as IELTS or TOEFL scores. The specific language requirements may vary according to different majors and projects. Generally speaking, the total score of IELTS is above 7.0, the single item is not less than 6.0, or the total score of TOEFL is above 96, the reading, listening and speaking are not less than 17, and the writing is not less than 19.
Letter of recommendation: to apply for a doctorate in Cambridge, you need to provide a letter of recommendation to measure the applicant's academic ability and potential. Letters of recommendation are usually written by senior scholars or tutors, which include the evaluation of the applicant's academic ability, research potential and personality characteristics. The quality and authority of letters of recommendation have an important influence on the applicant's application results.
Interview: The last important condition is the interview. Applicants may need to go through the interview process of Cambridge University for comprehensive evaluation. Interviews may include academic discussions, answering questions and presenting one's research. Interview is regarded as an important link to measure the applicant's academic ability and adapt to the academic environment in Cambridge.
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