Please complete the following requirements before applying for the PhD thesis defense. The supporting documents listed below must be submitted at the time of application:

1. Two papers must be published in international academic journals or conferences with a peer-review system, with at least one paper listing the student as the first author and the advisor as the corresponding author.

2. Proof of English proficiency, with test results dated within the past six years. Acceptable proofs include:
- TOEFL iBT score of 80 or above
- TOEIC score of 750 or above
- IELTS score of 6.5 or above
- Passing the GEPT High-Intermediate level (both written and oral)
- Or other English proficiency certifications approved by the PhD Program Committee.