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 core and elective courses as prescribed by the Main Supervisor.
• Students must complete and pass all assessments for their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies (refer to PROGRAMME STRUCTURE).
• Students must attend in person and fulfill the residency period of at least 18 weeks (1 semester) throughout their studies.
• Students must submit research progress reports at the prescribed times each semester.
• The university is not responsible for any accidents that occur during research at the research location or while traveling to the university, except for those covered by student insurance. Students are encouraged to obtain personal insurance coverage.
• Students are subject to all university regulations and the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) throughout their study period.
• Students are allowed to extend the duration of their PhD studies after passing the Candidature Defense evaluation.
• International students are fully responsible for complying with the visa and immigration regulations set by the Malaysian government.
• Students are permitted to switch between the Conventional method and the Remote Supervision method, or vice versa, only once throughout the study period. This change is allowed either for verified health reasons or other reasons approved by the Faculty, and students must adhere to all requirements under the chosen method.

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

For more details and information, please click HERE.

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:

• The above fees are only minimum fees per programme (PhD on a full-time basis = 3 years; PhD on a part-time basis = 4 years) and does not include Pre-requisite and Competency Course Fee.
• Students who do not meet the entry requirements will be charged additional course fees.

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/.