Notes:

• For candidates with entry qualification in an irrelevant field, they must undergo a prerequisite course.

1. All international student candidates must meet the IELTS Band score of 5.0 or equivalent, except for those pursuing these fields:
   1. Language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
   2. Business Studies (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
   3. Computing (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or additional requirements)
   4. Biotechnology (IELTS 5.5 and equivalent)
2. International student candidates who do not meet the English language requirements may be granted conditional approval. Applicants are given a period of two (2) years from the registration date to fulfil their English language requirements. If the student FAILS to meet this English language competency requirement within the stipulated period, they will be discontinued from their study programmes.
3. The validity period of the IELTS certificate obtained or equivalent must not exceed 2 years from the date of the examination until the candidate's registration.
4. The TOEFL ITP and PBT certificates are not accepted for admission to this programme.

Exemptions from English language requirement may be granted to the following candidates:

1. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use English as the sole medium of instruction and are applying for a higher level of education at UMPSA. Candidates must submit supporting evidence duly authenticated by the previous university.
2. International student candidates from countries that use English as their official language.
3. International student candidates who have graduated from local universities.
4. International student candidates from Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, and Southern Thailand who are enrolled in study programmes that use languages which are cognate to the Malay language.
5. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use the Malay language as the sole medium of instruction and intend to pursue a higher level of education in Malaysia.

• Students must pass three (3) Structured Research Methodology courses.
• Students must complete and pass all assessments for their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Publication studies (refer to PROGRAMME STRUCTURE).
• Faculty/Centre must ensure that students who intend to complete their studies within 6 months submit their thesis submission notice no later than the fourth (4th) week of the first semester. For the one-year duration, students may submit their notice by the sixth month of study.
• For studies within 6 months duration, students must undergo the Conceptual Defense Evaluation, which must be completed from the first (1st) to the fourth (4th) week of the first semester.
• Full-time and part-time students are required to be physically present at the industrial site at all times throughout their study period and, if necessary, may attend the UMPSA campus from time to time.
• Students must submit research progress reports at the prescribed times each semester.
• Students are subject to all university regulations and the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) throughout their study period.
• International students are fully responsible for complying with the visa and immigration regulations set by the Malaysian government.
• A change in the study method is not allowed for students registered under this Publication method. Students must re-register if they wish to continue their studies under Conventional method or others.
• An extension of the study period is allowed up to a maximum of two (2) years only.

List of National Education Code (NEC), Field of Research (FOR) and Sub-Specialization:

For more details and information, please click HERE.

For 6-month study period (Full Time):

For 1-year study period (Part Time):

In UMPSA, we are proud to have a diverse team of expert supervisors dedicated to guiding postgraduate research students. Our experts specialize in a wide range of disciplines, bringing extensive experience and a strong commitment to fostering academic and research excellence. This list includes their research interests, qualifications, and key projects, making it easier for you to find a supervisor whose expertise aligns with your research goals.

For detailed profiles and to explore our experts, please refer HERE.

Notes:

• Full-time basis = 6 months
• Part-time basis = 1 year

Applicants can easily apply online through our admissions portal at https://ipsonline.ump.edu.my/ipsonline/admission_v2/.
To begin the application process:

1. Sign up as a user – Signing up is free and will grant you access to the online application form.
2. Once registered, log in to complete your application and upload the necessary documents.

Information related to visa and student pass (for International Student), please refer to https://cir.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/en/.