In addition to at least 21 credit units of course work, seminar, and research methods and ethic units, the PhD degree candidate must prepare and successfully defend a PhD thesis. Expected duration to complete the PhD Program is 8 semesters; the maximum duration is 12 semesters. However, students should complete course work including non-credit courses in 4 semesters. Advisor appointment has to be made at the end of the 2nd semester. Recommended curriculum is as follows:

For students who are accepted to Scientific Preparation Program,  recommended curriculum is as follows:

• * Exempt if the student takes the course during Master studies.
• For students who did not take  MSc degree in Cryptography Programme, student's adviser recommends to take  programmes' compulsory courses (IAM501-IAM503-IAM511-IAM504-IAM512) instead of the elective courses according to student's  background.
• NI: Not Included (During SP, student should take Program courses in NI status)
• To pass scientific preparation programme successfully, the rules and regulations can be found from link.