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Eligibility:

Applicants for the PhD programme at the University of Malaya must satisfy the following requirements: 

1. A master’s degree by way of research; or
2. A master’s degree by coursework or  by mixed mode with CGPA of not less than 3.7; or
3. A master’s degree by coursework or by mixed mode with CGPA between  2.0 and 3.69 and an undergraduate degree with CGPA not less than 3.0; or
4. A master’s degree by coursework or by mixed mode with CGPA between  2.0 and 3.69 and an undergraduate degree  with CGPA between  2.5 and 2.99, and one (1) of the following criteria:
   1. relevant work experience;
   2. publication in the relevant field;
   3. applicant is a scholarship holder;
   4. applicant is a University of Malaya graduate.
5. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of not less than 3.7 may be admitted to the PhD Programme.  These candidates are required to defend their candidature in a research progress seminar to be held on a date two (2) semesters from the initial registration date; failing which the candidature may be converted to the relevant Master’s degree.

English Language Requirement for Non-Malaysian
TOEFL – score 550; or
IELTS (Academic) – band 6.00; or

Pass English Language course offered by University of Malaya (UMCCed) ; or

Who possesses a degree or degrees from a university or an institution of higher education where the medium of instruction is in English language.

Tuition Fees:

Course Details:

Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:

The University provides a financial assistance to postgraduate candidates. Most of financial assistance offers to candidate who study in Master by mode of research. The list of available financial assistance as following:

The University of Malaya

a) Malaysian Candidate

University of Malaya Student Financial Aid

Fee Reduction Scheme for Postgraduate Candidate with Handicapped and Senior Citizen.

b) International Candidate

University of Malaya Student Financial Aid

Other Agencies

a) Malaysian Candidate

My Master (My Brain 15)

PTPTN Education Loan

b) International Candidate

Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)