Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Curriculum Structure

• The PhD program consist of course work, seminar, comprehensive examination (CE), thesis, and viva voce (thesis examination).
• Candidates are required to complete 3 credit hours of coursework consisting of a compulsory research methodology course (3 credit hours).
• Candidates are required to register for a seminar (1 credit) course which is offered every semester.
• Candidates must pass the CE prior to commencing their research.
• Candidates must present and pass the viva voce (thesis examination).

Entry Requirements

• A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the UPM Senate; or
• Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia; or
• Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty/School/Institute; or.
• A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:
  i)  A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with first-class or its equivalent.
  ii)  Undergo internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute.; AND
  iii)  Any other requirement of the Faculty/School/Institute
  Note : For the applicant admitted from a Bachelor's degree to PhD, the applicant shall not be awarded a Master Degree if the applicant fails his viva voce.
• An applicant who is in the final semester of his master study programme may be considered for provisional admission subject to his current CGPA or its equivalent satisfies the Doctoral Degree programme admission requirements.
• Fulfil other requirements specified by the Faculty/School/Institute for each programme

English Requirements

For international candidates only:

• Band 5.0 - 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Version); or
• Score 45 - 78 for TOEFL IBT (Including Home Edition); or
• Band 3 - 4 for MUET; or
• Score 47 - 62 for PTE Academic; or
• Score 106 - 109 for CIEP at ELS Language Centre, UPM

Note: The validity period for English language qualification should not exceed two years.
For more information, refer through this link: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/content/english_language_requirements-40581

Intakes

October        (First semester)

March          (Second semester)

Local Student

Cluster of Fields of Study

1ST SEMESTER (Pay during the registration)

2ND – 3RD SEMESTERS

4TH SEMESTER

5 AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS

 STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 2 YEARS

STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 3 YEARS

Sains & Technology

2,812.50

2,562.50

2,000

3,000

20,500

26,500

Social Science

2,612.50

2,362.50

1,800

2,800

18,900

24,500

International Student

Cluster of Fields of Study

1ST SEMESTER (Pay during the registration)

2ND – 3RD SEMESTERS

4TH SEMESTER

5 AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS

 STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 2 YEARS

STUDY COST FOR MAXIMUM 3 YEARS

Sains & Technology

7,312.50

5,362.50

4,800

5,300

43,600

54,200

Social Science

5,962.50

4,212.50

3,650

4,000

33,900

41,900