1. Postgraduate Studies in University of Malaya
Presentation by:
NORMUHAINI AB RONI
Senior Assistant Registrar
Institute of Graduate Studies

2. The Leader in Research and Innovation
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
The Leader in Research and Innovation

3. History of the University of Malaya
1905 King Edward VII College of
Medicine, Singapore
1949 King Edward VII College of
Medicine merged with Raffles College to form the University of Malaya
1962 University of Malaya campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. Mission
To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity.
Vision
To be an internationally renowned institution of higher learning in research, innovation, publication and teaching.

5. University of Malaya in 2011
12 Faculties, 5 Institutes, 2 Academies, 3 Centres
Offering courses at pre-University, undergraduate and postgraduate level
2,000 academic staff with 300 professors
17,393 undergraduate students
11,194 postgraduate students
2,576 international postgraduate students from 80 countries

6. Postgraduate Programmes
Faculties
Masters
PhD
Academy of Islamic Studies
Academy of Malay Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Science
Faculty of Built Environment
Faculty of Business and Accountancy
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Economics and Administration
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Science
Cultural Centre
Institute of Graduate Studies
Institute of Principalship Studies
Institute of Asia-Europe
Institute of Public Policy & Management
Sports Centre
TOTAL 3 1 8 5 2 4 6 7 11 33 12
110 23

7. Accommodation & Living Expenses
Accommodation arrangements can be made at the Student Affairs Division.
Daily expenses vary depending on the needs and lifestyle of the individual :
Single student RM 1,000 - RM 2,500 p/m
Married student (with family) RM 1,800 - RM 4,500 p/m
Living expenses cover accommodation, food, books, clothes, entertainment and personal expenses.

8. The Academic Year There are 2 semesters in every Academic Year:
For Semester 1, 2011/2012:
Lecture starts : 12/09/2011 (14 weeks)
Examination : 03/01/2012 (3 weeks)
Semester break : 21/01/2012 (3 weeks

9. Mode of Study
The mode of study of postgraduate programmes are as follows:
Coursework
Students are required to acquire a specified number of coursework credits. Certain coursework programmes may require a submission of a research report.
Research (Dissertation/Thesis) Research is the principal requirement for attaining a higher degree.
Coursework and Research (mixed mode)
Students are required to complete coursework credits
and to submit a dissertation/thesis.

10. Duration of Programme
The duration of studies depends on the various programmes and the progress of the individual student. Basically, the minimum and maximum periods are as follows:
Minimum Maximum
Masters : 2/3 semesters semesters
Clinical Masters : 4 years years
PhD : 4 semesters semesters

11. PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (i) Qualification
Master:
Coursework : A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the related field*
Coursework & Dissertation:A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the related field*
Dissertation only : A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) or its equivalent in the related field*
PhD:
A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in the related field*
* Note:
Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.00 or its equivalent
Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.70 can apply directly for the PhD programme

12. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Entry Requirement)
English Language Requirement
For International Candidates following courses and or writing dissertation/thesis in English.
Minimum English language requirement:
TOEFL 550
IELTS Band 6
For the Faculty of Law: TOEFL 600 IELTS 7

13. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Graduation Requirement)
English Language Requirement
For International Candidates following courses and or writing dissertation/thesis in other language EXCEPT English.
Minimum English language requirement:
TOEFL
IELTS Band 5
Complete English Language Course conducted by UMCCED

14. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (Graduation Requirement) -
Malay Language Requirement
All international candidates must Attend the Bahasa Malaysia
Course conducted by the University

15. APPLICATION METHOD e-Application http://pgadmission.um.edu.my/
Coursework and mixed mode
Will be advertised:
Sem 1 (April)
Sem 2 (Oktober)
Full research
Open throughout the year
Except for PhD in Faculty of Business & Accountancy

16. USEFUL LINKS University of Malaya website www.um.edu.my
Institute of Graduate Studies website
UM Experts Search website

17. SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH CANDIDATES
University of Malaya Fellowship Scheme
University Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (PGD)
Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF)
Tuanku Pro-Chancellor Scholarship
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) – International Candidates only
Graduate Research Assistantship Scheme (GRAS)

18. ACADEMIES, CENTRES, FACULTIES & INSTITUTES

19. Academy of Islamic Studies
Master of Syariah
Master of Usuluddin
Master of Islamic Studies
Doctor of Philosophy

20. Academy of Malay Studies
Master of Malay Studies
Doctor of Philosophy

21. Cultural Centre Master of Art (Performing Arts) - Drama.Music/Dance
Master of Art (Visual Arts)
Doctor of Philosophy

22. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Master of Arts (English Literature)
Master of Arts (Civilization Studies)
Master of Arts (Malaysian History)
Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies)
Master of Strategic and Defence Studies
Master of Publishing Studies
Master of Arts
Doctor of Philosophy

23. Faculty of The Built Environment
Master of Real Estate
Master of Science (Architecture)
Master of Science (Building)
Master of Science (Real Estate)
Doctor of Philosophy

24. Faculty of Business & Accountancy
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Management
(MM)
Doctor of Philosophy

25. Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology
Master of Computer Science
Master of Software Engineering
Master of Library & Information Science
Master of Information Technology
Doctor of Philosophy

26. Faculty of Dentistry Master of Clinical Dentistry
Master of Dental Science
Master of Orthodontics
Master of Dental Surgery
Master of Science (Dental Public Health)
Master of Public Health (Oral Health)
Doctor of Philosophy

27. Faculty of Economics & Administration
Master of Economics
Master of Applied Statistics
Master of Public Administration
Master of Development Studies
Doctor of Philosophy

28. Faculty of Education Master of Education Master of Counseling (MCoun)
Master of Educational Management (MEdMgt)
Master of Instructional Technology (MIT)
Master of Early Childhood Education
Master of Mathematics Education with Information and Communication Technology
Master of Science Education with Information and Communication Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Thesis)
Doctor of Philosophy (Coursework & Research)

29. Faculty of Engineering
Master of Engineering (Electrical Energy and Power System)
Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)
Master of Engineering (Telecommunications)
Master of Engineering (Energy and Thermal System)
Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering
and Technology)
Master of Engineering (Electro-Manufacturing)
Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Master of Engineering Science
Master of Engineering (Safety, Health and Environment)
Master of Biomedical Engineering
Master Of Engineering (Industrial Electronics & Control)
Doctor of Philosophy

30. Faculty of Languages & Linguistics
Master of Modern Languages Studies
Master of English as a Second Language (MESL)
Master of Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy

31. Faculty of Law Master of Laws Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
Doctor of Philosophy

32. Faculty of Medicine Master of Anaesthesiology Master of Paediatrics
Master of Internal Medicine
Master of Psychological Medicine
Master of Radiology
Master of Surgery
Master of Obstetric and Gynaecology
Master of Ophthalmology
Master of Orthopaedic Surgery
Master of Otorhinolaryngology
Master of Pathology
Master of Family Medicine
Master of Public Health cont/…

33. Faculty of Medicine Master of Public Health (Hospital Management)
Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)
Master of Public Health (Family Health)
Master of Public Health (Occupational Health)
Master of Public Health (Health Services Management)
Master of Sports Medicine
Master of Rehabilitation Medicine
Master of Clinical Oncology
Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Histopathology)
Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Medical Microbiology)
Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Haematology)
Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
Master of Medical Science in Public Health
Master of Emergency Medicine
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Medical Physics
Master of Medical Science
Master of Paediatrics Surgery
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy

34. Faculty of Science Master of Biotechnology
Master of Technology (Environmental Management)
Master of Technology (Material Science)
Master of Science in Petroleum Geology
Master of Science (Philosophy of Science and Science & Technology Policy Studies)
Master of Science (Applied Physics)
Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry)
Master of Science (Statistics)
Master of Science (except Maths & Science Philosophy)
Master of Science (Mathematics)
Master of Science (Science Philosophy)
Master of Bioinformatics
Doctor of Philosophy (except Maths & Science Philosophy)
Doctor of Philosophy (Maths & Science Philosophy)

35. Institute of Asia-Europe
International Masters in Information Management
International Master in Regional Integration
International Masters in Small and Medium Enterprise
International Masters in ASEAN Studies
Doctor of Philosophy

36. Institute of Principalship Studies
Master of Principalship
Doctor of Philosophy

37. Institute of Graduate Studies
Master of Philosophy (multidiscipline)
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)

38. International Institute of Public Policy & Management (INPUMA)
Master of Public Policy

39. Sports Center
Doctor of Philosophy

40. International Accreditation (Postgraduate)
Master in Business Administration
International Accreditation Advisory Board, Association of MBAs
Master of Orthodontics
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In Conservative Dentistry)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry In Prosthetic Dentistry)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology)
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Master of Medical Physics
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine

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