Admission procedures to the Ph.D. programs are the same as the Master's programs. Deadline for foreign applicants is March 31 every year. Students admitted to the Ph.D. programs are required to complete coursework in four consecutive academic terms and submit a Ph.D. dissertation in four terms. Holders of a Master's degree in an academic field other than demography are required to complete the one-semester Scientific Preparatory Program prior to the commencement of Ph.D. coursework. Upon the successful completion of course requirements, students take a comprehensive oral proficiency examination.
Research assistants are exempt from paying tuition fees.
Full-time students enrolled in one of the degree programs are eligible for application and appointment to these posts. The university, on behalf of the Institute, separately announces the posts. Normally, students are awarded such posts after having successfully completed one term of coursework. The Institute is normally unable to provide financial aid to students. However, students may be involved in research projects carried out by the Institute, and they may receive payments in return to their contributions.