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Postgraduate courses are available in many fields of study at the following institutions: Public universities which offer research-based qualifications Private colleges which offer foreign postgraduate qualifications in collaboration with overseas partner universities from the USA, the UK and Australia Private universities which offer home-grown postgraduate courses Foreign university branch campuses which offer internationally-rated qualifications
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An Estimation of Education Cost for a Bachelors Degree Programme in Arts and Business (per year) in Various Countries Country Australia (public) Canada (public) France (public) Malaysia (private) New Zealand (public) Singapore (private) United Kingdom (public) USA (public) USA (private) Tuition Fee p.a. USD 8,500 USD 7,500 minimum USD 5,000 USD 10,000 USD 6,500 USD 14,000 USD 13,000 USD 22,000 Cost of Living p.a. USD 8,500 USD 9,000 USD 13,000 USD 4,000 USD 11,500 USD 9,000 USD 12,500 USD 12,000 USD 13,000
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook (International Edition) and various related websites (The above information on tuition fees serves as a guide only. Please contact the respective universities for more information.) (Estimated exchange rate: USD 1 = RM 3.50) POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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Universiti Malaya (UM)
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Established in 1962, UM is a research university and also the oldest university in Malaysia. Its motto is Ilmu Punca Kemajuan (Knowledge is the Key to Success). The main campus which spans 900 acres is located in the suburb of Lembah Pantai, southwest of Kuala Lumpur.
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Established in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia currently has three campuses in Peninsular Malaysia. The Main Campus is located on the island of Penang whereas its Engineering Campus is located on the mainland of Penang,,and the Health Campus in Kelantan. Officially chosen as the first university to be conferred the APEX status by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, USM is poised to deliver the highest quality of education for local and international students.
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Established in 1970, UKM is located in Bangi, near Kuala Lumpur. It is endorsed as one of four research universities by the Ministry of Higher Education and is globally recognised. The university has set up numerous research institutes to accelerate research in new areas. UKM is dedicated in providing the best service with high quality educational programmes.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia was established in 1971 and was declared one of four research universities in the country by the Ministry of Higher Education. UPM is renowned as a multidisciplinary institution that offers globally recognised, high quality educational programmes.
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Established in 1975, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia offers excellent academic programmes especially in the areas of science, engineering and technology. As at March 2009, UTM had produced more than 200,000 graduates in various fields of study. In addition, UTMs centres of excellence have contributed substantially towards research and development and the commercialisation of new technologies in Malaysia.
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Established in 1999, UiTM is located in Shah Alam, near Kuala Lumpur and KLIA airport. UiTM is shaped by a history of interaction with industry and international partners and strives to be an international competitive, research-intensive institution. It also prides itself in the core values of pursuing scholarship and developing the minds of its students to become leaders, thinkers and creators.
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Established in 1983, the International Islamic University Malaysia is a public university in Malaysia offering courses based on Islamic principles collectively called Islamization of Knowledge, and seeks to promote the Islamic concept of unified education, providing an alternative to modern secular education that separates physical realities from the spiritual. The universitys language of instruction is English and Arabic.
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Established in 1984, Universiti Utara Malaysia has a huge, beautifully landscaped campus surrounded by tropical rainforests in the state of Kedah. The university has modern infrastructure and is can be accessed from the state airport, and rail and bus stations. The university has made significant inroads in the field of IT and quality management.
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Established in 1992, UNIMAS is an ISO-certified university. Its strong emphasis on technology gained the university the prestigious Multimedia Super Corridor status. The universitys strength in research is acknowledged in at least three niche areas: Biotechnological research in epidemiology (dengue, JE, FMHD, malaria), biogeography (phylogenetics) and agriculture (sago); ICT, specifically on rural communication and image analysis; and Biodiversity, natural resource and environmental management.
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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Since its establishment in 1994, Universiti Malaysia Sabah has brought much academic development to the state of Sabah. UMS strives to achieve academic excellence in various fields such as tropical biology, and marine and biotechnology research by gaining international recognition. Through learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and a balanced specialisation of knowledge, it aims to produce high productivity and quality in the context of the society and the nation.
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Established in 1997, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris is the first university of education in the country and emphasises on producing leaders through education-based courses. UPSI is located at the border of Perak and Selangor in Tanjong Malim. Its new campus will be built on an 800-acre piece of land located in Behrang, Ulu, 5km from the current campus.
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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia was established in 1998 and aims to uphold and enhance Islamic studies; bring Islamic Studies into the national main education stream; and emphasise the use of information technology in education and research systems. USIM also focuses on mastering Arabic and English as well as the national language. At present, USIM has eight faculties with 18 academic programmes.
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Established in 1999, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu is located in Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Terengganu. Its strategic location along the coast of the South China Sea makes UMT an ideal maritime university. UMT offers a broad spectrum of programmes both in the sciences and social sciences.
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Established in 2000, UTHM is located in Johor and is an hours drive from Singapore. The mission of the university is to produce and train competitive professionals and technologists of high ethical values in the global arena through holistic academic programmes, and a knowledge and research culture based on the concept of Tauhid. The university offers postgraduate courses in engineering, TVET education, technology, management and information technology.
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Established in 2000, the university is a pioneer in the use of the Practice and Application Oriented teaching and learning method for technical education in Malaysia. In line with the governments aim to fulfill the human resource needs of Malaysias industries, UTeMs programmes are tailored with input from various industries in order to create graduates that match the demands of the industry.
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Established in 2002, UMP offers a wide range of practical-based higher education programmes in engineering and technology to produce competent engineers. UMP focuses on applied research and industrial projects to enrich the teaching and learning processes. It also promotes the commercialisation of research products, thus exposing its students to the latest research and development activities in various industries.
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Established in 2002, UniMAP is located at the northernmost part of the Malaysian peninsula, less than 35km from the border of Thailand. Its location opens up many opportunities for regional and international collaboration initiatives, not just in the academia, but also in other related fields such as sports, culture, and edu-tourism.
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Established in 2006, UDM is located in the east coast state of Terengganu in Peninsular Malaysia. The university offers programmes in Islamic studies encompassing all aspects of Islamic life thought, knowledge, jurisprudence, economics, culture, history and civilisation besides courses on languages, law, management, computer science, technology, biotechnology, food sciences, and medical and health sciences.
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Universiti Malaya
Cultural Centre
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Fine Arts (Performing Arts) - Drama/Music/Dance (By Research Mode/By Mixed Mode) Master of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) (By Research Mode/By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
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Universiti Malaya
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Arts (By Research Mode)
Master of Arts (Civilisational Studies) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Arts (English Literature) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Arts (Malaysian History) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Arts (Southeast Asian History) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Publishing Studies (By Mixed Mode) Master of Strategic and Defence Studies (By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Engineering
Course Title Masters Degree Level
M.Eng. (Biomedical) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Electrical Energy & Power Systems) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Electro-Manufacturing) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Energy & Thermal System) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Industrial Electronics & Control) (By Coursework Mode) M.Eng. (Manufacturing) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Materials Engineering and Technology) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Safety, Health & Environment) (By Mixed Mode) M.Eng. (Telecommunications) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Engineering Science (By Research Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Dentistry
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Clinical Dentistry (By Mixed Mode) Master of Community Dentistry (By Coursework Mode) Master of Dental Science (By Research Mode) Master of Dental Surgery (By Mixed Mode) Master of Orthodontics (By Mixed Mode) Master of Public Health (Oral Health) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Science (Dental Public Health) (By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Education
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Counselling (By Mixed Mode) Master of Early Childhood Education (By Coursework Mode) Master of Education (By Coursework Mode/By Mixed Mode) Master of Educational Management (By Coursework Mode) Master of Instructional Technology (By Coursework Mode) Master of Maths Education with Information & Communication Technology (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science Education with Information & Communication Technology (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Mixed Mode/ By Research Mode) POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Universiti Malaya
Course Title Masters Degree Level
Master of English as a Second language (By Coursework Mode/By Mixed Mode) Master of Linguistics (By Coursework Mode/By Mixed Mode) Master of Modern Language Studies (By Coursework Mode/By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Law
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Comperative Law (By Research Mode) Master of Criminal Justice (By Coursework Mode) Master of Law (L.L.M) (By Coursework Mode/By Research Mode/By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Master of Medical Science (By Research Mode/By Mixed Mode) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Forensic Pathology) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Haemotology) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Hispathology) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Medical Microbiology) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Medical Science in Public Health (By Coursework Mode) Master of Nursing Science (By Coursework Mode) Master of Obstetric and Gynaecology (By Coursework Mode) Master of Opthalmology (By Coursework Mode) Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (By Coursework Mode) Master of Otorhinolaryngology (By Coursework Mode) Master of Paediatrics (By Coursework Mode) Master of Paediatrics Surgery (By Coursework Mode) Master of Pathology (By Coursework Mode) Master of Psychological Medicine (By Coursework Mode) Master of Public Health (By Coursework Mode) Master of Public Health (Epidemiology) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Public Health (Family Health) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Public Health (Health Services Mgmt) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Public Health (Hospital Management) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Public Health (Occupational Health) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Radiology (By Coursework Mode) Master of Rehabilitation Medicine (By Coursework Mode) Master of Sports Medicine (By Coursework Mode) Master of Surgery (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Medicine (By Research Mode) Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Science
Course Title Masters Degree Level M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis) (By Coursework Mode) M.Sc. (Applied Physics) (By Coursework Mode) M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) (By Coursework Mode) M.Sc. (except Maths & Science Philosophy) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Mathematics) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Petroleum Geology) (By Coursework Mode) M.Sc. (Philosophy of Science and Science & Technology Policy Studies) (By Coursework Mode) M.Sc. (Science Philosophy & Policy) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Statistics) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Biotechnology (By Mixed Mode) Master of Technology (Environmental Management) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Technology (Material Science) (By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (except Maths & Science Philosophy) (By Research Mode) Doctor of Philosophy (Maths & Science Philosophy) (By Research Mode)
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Universiti Malaya
Course Title Masters Degree Level
Master of Real Estate (By Coursework Mode) Master of Sceince (Architecture) (By Research Mode) Master of Sceince (Building) (By Research Mode) Master of Sceince (Real Estate Management) (By Research Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Programme Duration
Masters Minimum Maximum 2/3 Sem 10 Sem MD 4 Sem 10 Sem Ph.D. 4 Sem 16 Sem
Sport Centre
Course Title Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
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Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (Cemacs)
Course Title Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Coral Reef Ecosystems - Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Marine Culture - Marine Pollution & Toxicology - Study on Mangrove Ecosystems Course Title Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Molecular Medicine
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School of Arts
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Arts (Music Pedagogy and Performance) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Arts (Visual Arts and Design) (By Mixed Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.A./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Design - Drama & Theatre - Fine Arts - Music
- Bioprocess Engineering - Catalysis - Energy/ Renewable Energy - Environmental Monitoring and Control Technologies - Enzyme Technology - Fermentation Processes - Membrane Processes - Modelling and Optimisation - Petroleum and Gas Processing - Plant Cell & Tissue Culture - Process Control and Dynamics - Reaction Engineering - Safety and Hazard Analysis - Separation Processes - Treatment of Solid, Gas, Waste Water and Toxic Materials - Waste Material Utilization to Value Added Products
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School of Communication
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Arts (Communication) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Communication (Science and Environmental Journalism) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Communication (Screen Studies) (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.A./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Advertising - Communication - Film and Broadcasting - Human Communication - Journalism - Media and Cultural Studies - Public Relations
M.Sc. (Electronic System Design Engineering) (By Coursework Mode / By Mixed Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Communication - Computer Engineering - Control & Robotics & Automation - Micro-electronics - Power System & Electrical Machines - RF & Microwave
Master of Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontics) (By Mixed Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Community Dentistry - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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M.A./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Curriculum and Instruction - Educational Psychology, Psycometric and Counselling - Language Education and Literacy - Multimedia Education and Information Technology - Professional Educational, Leaderships and Policy Studies - Science and Mathematics Education - Social and Philosophy of Education - Social Studies Education Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Education (By Research Mode) with specialisation areas in: - Curriculum & Instruction - Educational Technology - Science Education - TESTOL (Teaching of English as Second Language)
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School of Management
Course Title Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.A./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Consumer Market-Based Research - Enterprise Governance - Financial Market-Based Research - Internationalisation - Leadership and Work Values - Technology Management
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Advance Master of Medicine in Neurology (By Coursework Mode) M.Sc. (Clinical Anatomy) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Medical Education) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Medical Statistics) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Sports Science) (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Anatomy - Chemical Pathology - Clinical Science (Anaesthesiology) - Clinical Science (Hematology) - Clinical Science (Medicine) - Clinical Science (Ophthalmology) - Clinical Science (Orthonolaryngology) - Clinical Science (Orthonopaedic) - Community Medicine - Immunology - Medical Parasitology - Medical Human Genetic - Medical Microbiology - Neurosciences - Nutrition - Pathology - Pharmacology - Physiology - Reconstructive Sciences - Sport Science
School of Physics
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Science (Applied Geophysics) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Science (Medical Physics) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Radiation Science) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Science (Solid State Physics) (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Applied Physics - Astronomy - Biophysics and Atmospheric Sciences - Energy Studies - Engineering Physics - Geophysics - Medical Physics - Remote Sensing and Image Processing - Solid State Physics - Theoretical Physics (Applies Optics, Condensed Matter and Particle Physics) - X-Ray Crystallography
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Master of Economic Management (MEM) (By Coursework Mode) Master of International and Diplomacy Studies [European Studies] (MIDS) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Public Administration (MPA) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Social Science (Asian Studies) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Social Science (Islamic Development Management) (By Mixed Mode) Master of Social Work [MSW] (By Mixed Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level Master of Social Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) with research areas in: - Anthropology and Sociology - Development Planning and Management - Economics - Political Science - Psychology - Social Work
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Masters (By Coursework) 12/24 months 24/48 months Master s (By Research) 12/36 months 24/72 months Ph.D. 24/60 months 36/90 months
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- Dakwah and Leadership Studies - Shariah - Theology and Philosophy Doctor Of Philosophy Level Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (By Research Mode) - Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Studies - Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilisation - Dakwah and Leadership Studies - Shariah - Theology and Philosophy
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- Political Science - Political Sociology, Sociology of Islam, Gender and Muslims Societies - Social History and Cultural Studies - Sociology of Development - Urban Anthropology
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Programme Duration
Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 6 to 12 Sem 8 to 14 Sem
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Faculty of Agriculture
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Land Resources Management (By Coursework Mode) Master of Plantation Management (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Fields of study: - Agribusiness - Agricultural Economics - Agronomy - Agrotechnology - Animal Production - Aquaculture - Entomology - Genetic and Animal Breeding - Horticulture - Land Resource Management - Plant Pathology
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- Parallel and Distributed Computing - Programming Languages and Systems - Security in Computing - Software Engineering
Faculty of Economics & Management Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Computer Science (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Fields of study: - Computer Graphics - Computer Networks - Computer Vision - Database Systems - Information Systems - Intelligent Computing Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Economics (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Fields of study: - Economics - Hospitality - Tourism
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Master of Human Resource Development (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Educational Administration) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Educational Sociology) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Educational Technology) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Guidance & Counselling) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Moral Education) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Pedagogy) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Physical Education) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Sport Science) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Teaching English as a Second Language) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Teaching of Malay as a First Language) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Teaching of Malay Literature) (By Coursework Mode) M.Ed. (Technical & Vocational Education) (By Coursework Mode)
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- Photonics and Fiber Optics System Engineering - Post Harvest Engineering - Process Engineering - Project Management - Safety and Emergency - Safety Health & Environmental - Sanitary & Environmental Engineering - Structural Engineering - Water Resources Engineering - Wireless Communication Engineering
Faculty of Forestry
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Tropical Forest Resource Management (By Coursework Mode) Master of Wood Industry Technology (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Fields of study: - Forestry - Parks & Recreation Management - Wood Science and Technology
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Faculty of Science
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Applied Statistics (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Fields of study: - Algebra - Analytical Chemistry - Applied Mathematics - Applied Optics - Applied Radiation - Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources - Biostatistics - Catalysis - Categorical Analysis - Chemistry - Colloid Chemistry - Communication Physics - Computational and Theoretical Chemistry - Dielectric Physics - Distribution Theory - Ecotoxicology POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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- Chromaticity of Graphs - Computational and Mathematical Biology - Computational Mathematics - Computational Statistics and Inference - Computer Aided Instructions and Knowledge Management - Fluid Dynamics - High Performance Computing and Distributed Computing - Instructional Design and Technology in Mathematics - Mathematic Cryptography - Network Theory and Applications
- Numerical Analysis - Quantum Information Science - Pedagogy in Mathematics Education - Philosophy of Mathematics and Etnomathematics - Psychology of Teaching and Learning Mathematics - Reliability Analysis - Scientific Computing and Applications - Statistical Modeling and Forecasting - Structural Theory of Algebras - Wave Propagation
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Institute of Gerontology
Course Title Masters / Doctor Of Philosophy Level M.Sc./Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Fields of study: - Geriatic Community - Gerontechnology - Gerontology - Social Gerontology
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Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 6 to 12 Sem 8 to 14 Sem
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M.Eng. (Materials) (By Research Mode) M.Eng. (Structure Materials) (By Research Mode) M.Eng. (Structure) (By Research Mode) M.Eng. (Transportation) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Construction Management) (By Coursework Mode / By Research Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Engineering Doctorate (Technology and Construction Management) (By Mixed Mode) Ph.D. (Civil Engineering) (By Research Mode)
Ph.D. (Computer Science) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Information System) (By Research Mode) Doctor of Software Engineering (By Mixed Mode)
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Ph.D. (Teaching English as a Second Language-TESL) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Technical and Vocational Education) (By Research Mode)
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Faculty of Science
Course Title Masters Degree Level M.Sc. (Chemistry) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Engineering Mathematics) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Forensic Science) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Mathematics) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Physics) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (Chemistry) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Mathematics) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Physics) (By Research Mode) Full-time Part-time
Programme Duration
Masters 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 6 to 12 Sem 8 to 14 Sem
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Faculty of Accountancy
Course Title Masters Degree Level Executive Master of Accountancy (By Coursework Mode) Master of Accountancy (By Coursework Mode) Master of Accountancy (By Research Mode) Master in Corporate Governance (By Coursework Mode) Master in Forensic Accounting and Financial Criminology (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (Accountancy) (By Research Mode)
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MA in Media & Information Warfare (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) (By Research Mode) Doctor of Philosophy (Media & Information Warfare) (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Education
Course Title Masters Degree Level
Master of Education (By Research Mode) Master of Education (Educational Management and Leadership) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Education (Visual Art Education) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Education in TESL (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (Education) (By Research Mode)
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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (By Research Mode) Master of Science in Telecommunication and Information Engineering (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Law
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Laws (LL.M) (By Research Mode) Master of Legal Studies (By Research Mode) Master of Enforcement Law (By Research Mode) Master of Comparative Commercial Law (By Research Mode) Master of Islamic Family Law (Research) (By Research Mode) Master of Laws (LL.M) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Laws (LL.M) (Intellectual Property Law) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Laws (LL.M) (Corporate Law) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Laws (LL.M) (Legal Aspects of Marine Affairs) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Laws (LL.M) (Public and Public Interest Law) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Laws (LL.M) (Commercial Law) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (Law) (By Research Mode)
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Faculty of Music
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Music (By Research Mode) Master of (Music Education) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (Music) (By Research Mode)
Faculty of Dentistry
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Dental Science (MDSc) (By Research Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Doctor of Philosophy (By Research Mode)
Candidates must be sponsored by their Government in order to be eligible to apply. For Masters Degree Programme: A Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the related fields For Ph.D. (Doctoral Degree) Programme: A Masters Degree or its equivalent in the related fields
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Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences International Institute of Islamic Thought & Civilization
Course Title Masters Degree Level M.A. (Islamic and Other Civilizations) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) M.A. (Islamic Science) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) M.A. (Islamic Spiritual Culture and Contemporary Society) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) M.A. (Philosophy, Ethics and Contemporary Issues) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) M.A. (The Contemporary Muslim World: Regions & Issues) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (Islamic and Other Civilisations) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Ph.D. (Islamic Science) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Ph.D. (Islamic Spiritual Culture and Contemporary Society) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Ph.D. (Philosophy, Ethics and Contemporary Issues) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Ph.D. (The Contemporary Muslim World: Regions & Issues) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Health Sciences (By Mixed Mode) Specialisations: - Audiology - Biomedical Sciences - Health Biotechnology - Health Communication - Health Education - Health Psychology - Healthcare Ethics - Medical Imaging - Medical Laboratory Science - Nutrition Sciences - Optometry - Radiography - Speech-Language Pathalogy - Visual Sciences
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Kulliyyah of Engineering
Course Title Masters Degree Level M.Sc. (Automotive Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Biotechnology Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Communication Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Computer & Information Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Electronics Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Manufacturing Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Materials Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) M.Sc. (Mechatronics Engineering) (By Mixed Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (Engineering) (By Research Mode)
Ph.D. (Library and Information Science) (By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode)
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Kulliyyah of Science
Doctor Of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (Science) (By Research Mode) Specialisations: - Biomedical Science - Biosciences - Biotechnology - Computational & Theoretical Sciences
Management Centre
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Management (By Coursework Mode)
Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
Course Title Masters Degree Level M.Sc. (Clinical Pharmacy) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Technology) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Pharmacology) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Pharmacology Chemistry) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Physiology) (By Research Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (Clinical Pharmacy) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Technology) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Pharmacology Chemistry) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Pharmacology) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Physiology) (By Research Mode)
Master of Business Administration (By Coursework Mode) Specialisations: - Finance - General Management - Islamic Banking & Finance - Strategic Management
Programme Duration
Masters Full-time Part-time 1 academic year (min) 3 academic years (max) 2 academic years (min) 5 academic years (max) Ph.D. 2 academic years (min) 6 academic years (max) 3 academic years (min) 8 academic years (max)
Kulliyyah of Science
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Sciences (By Research Mode) Specialisations: - Biomedical Sciences - Biosciences - Biotechnology - Computational & Theoretical Sciences
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Education Studies
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Education (Curriculum & Instruction) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Education (Educational Psychology) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Education (English Language Teaching) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Education (Instructional Technology) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Educational Management) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Principalship) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (By Research Mode)
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Mode of Study
Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Arts (Communication) (By Research Mode) Master of Arts (Contemporary Malay Language Studies) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Arts (History) (By Research Mode) Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) (By Research Mode) Master of Science (Managerial Communication) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (By Research Mode)
Physical Science
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Science (Industrial Statistics) (By Research Mode) Master of Science (Mathematics) (By Research Mode) Master of Science (Decision Science) (By Mixed Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D (By Research Mode)
Master of Science (International Accounting) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Islamic Banking) (By Research Mode) Master of Science (Islamic Finance) (By Research Mode) Master of Science (Management Accounting & Planning) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (By Mixed Mode) Ph.D (Accounting) (By Research Mode) Ph.D (Finance and Banking) (By Research Mode)
Social Science
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Arts (Psychology) (By Research Mode) Master of Economics (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Counseling) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Hospitality) (By Research Mode) Master of Science (Occupational Safety & Health Management) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Business Administration (Tourism & Hospitality Management) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Tourism Management) (By Research Mode) Master of Arts (Social Works Studies) (By Research Mode) Course Title Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D (By Research Mode)
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Master of Business Administration (By Coursework Mode) Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) (By Coursework Mode) Master of Science (Management) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D (Human Resource Management) (By Research Mode) Ph.D (Management) (By Research Mode)
Master of Arts (Southeast Asia History) (By Research Mode) Master of Arts (Southeast Asia Politics) (By Research Mode) Master of Science (Strategic Studies) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D (By Research Mode)
Programme Duration
Masters Full Time Part Time 2-6 Sem 3-10 Sem Ph.D. 4-10 Sem 6-14 Sem DBA 4-10 Sem 6-14 Sem
Public Administration
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Public Administration (MPA) (By Research Mode) Master of Public Management (MPM) (By Coursework Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D (By Research Mode)
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Faculty of Engineering
Course Title Masters / Doctor of Philosophy Level
M.Eng / Ph.D (By Research Mode) Fields of specialisation : - Advanced Materials - Alternative and Renewable Energy - Building Services and Management - Civil Engineering - Computational and Mathematical Modelling - Computer-aided Engineering - Condition Monitoring and Non-Destructive Testing - Electronic & Computer Engineering - Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering - GIS Applications - Highway Capacity Analysis - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering - Microelectronics - Mobile and Personal Communications - Networks and Communications - Neural Network - Non-Intrusive Measurement Techniques POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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- Coastal Zone Management - Environmental Chemistry - Environmental Geology - Environmental Microbiology - Forest Biology - Hydrocarbons in the Environment - Inorganic Chemistry - Marine Botany - Marine Microbiology - Marine Toxicology - Medicinal Chemistry - Microbial Degradation of Toxic Compounds - Microbial Engineering - Molecular Biology - Molecular Ecology - Phytochemistry - Plant Ecology - Plant Genetic Transformation - Plant Molecular Biology - Plant Systematics - Sago starch Bioconversion - Sago Waste By-Product Utilisation - Soil Chemistry
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Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 6 to 12 Sem 8 to 14 Sem
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Master of International and Offshore Banking (By Research Mode) Master of International Business (By Research Mode) Master of International Financial Economics (By Research Mode) Master of International Marketing (By Research Mode) Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (By Research Mode)
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School of Medicine
Course Title Masters / Doctor of Philosophy Level Master of Science / Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Field of study : - Anaesthesiology - Clinical Nutrition - Community Health - Infectious Disease - Medical Anatomy - Medical Biochemistry - Medical Microbiology - Medical Parasitology - Medical Physiology - Neurological Science - Obstetric and Gynaecology - Oncology - Psychiatry - Surgery
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Master of Psychology (Counselling) (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor of Philosophy Level Master and Doctoral Degrees (By Research Mode) Field of study : - Child and Family Psychology - Counselling Psychology - Industrial and Organisational Psychology - Social Psychology - Youth and Community Development
- Molecular Taxonomy - Optic Physics - Petrology and Geochemistry - Physics Education Technology - Physics Simulation and Modeling - Solid State Physics - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology - Tectonic and Structural Geology
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M.Sc. in Taxonomy and Biodiversity (By Coursework Mode) Masters / Doctor of Philosophy Level Master of Science / Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Field of study : - Botany - Connservation Genetics - Entomology - Natural Products Chemistry - Nature Tourism - Parasitology - Wildlife Management - Zoology
Programme Duration
Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 6 to 12 Sem 8 to 14 Sem
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Faculty of Languages
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Education (By Coursework Mode / By Research Mode / By Mixed Mode) Fields of study : - Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language) - Kesusasteraan Melayu (Malay Literature) - Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)) Master of Arts (By Research Mode) Fields of studies : - Bacaan (Reading) - Creative Writing - Dialek Melayu (Malay Dialect) - Discourse Studies - Drama dan Teater Melayu (Drama & Malay Theatre) - Kesusasteraan Islam (Islamic Literature) - Kesusasteraan Melayu Klasik (Classical Malay Literature) - Kesusasteraan Moden (Modern Literature)
Faculty of Languages
Course Title Masters Degree Level Master of Arts (By Research Mode) Fields of study : - Komunikasi (Communication) - Language Testing & Evaluation - Pengajian Gender (Gender Studies) - Pengajian Wacana (Discourse Studies) - Pengujian Bahasa & Penilaian (Language Testing & Evaluation) - Pengujian Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language Testing) - Penulisan Kreatif (Creative Writing) - Psikologi dalam Bahasa (Psychology in Language) - Psychology of Language - Reading - Tatabahasa Melayu (Malay Grammar) - Wacana Kesusasteraan (Literature Discourse)
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- Instructional Design & Technology - Pedagogical Leadership - Pedagogy - Primary Education - Special Education
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- Analytical Chemistry - Applied Statistics - Biological Sensor - Environmental Biotechnology - Instrumentations - Material Physics - Mathematical Modelling - Natural Product - Non Destructive Testing - Operational Research - Renewable Energy - Toxicology Doctor of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Fields of study : - Applied Statistics - Biology Education - Chemistry Education - Environmental Biotechnology - Materials Physics - Mathematic Education - Physics Education
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Programme Duration
Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 2 to 10 Sem 6 to 14 Sem
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Programme Duration
Masters Ph.D. 6 to 12 Sem 8 to 14 Sem
Full-time Part-time
4 to 6 Sem 6 to 10 Sem
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Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 4 to 10 Sem 6 to 14 Sem
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- Indoor Air Quality & Thermal Comfort - Industrial Automation - Metal Fabrication - Noise and Vibration - Structural and Condition Monitoring - Thermodynamics - Vehicle Emissions
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Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 6 to 12 Sem 8 to 14 Sem
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Masters Degree/ Doctor of Philosophy Level Master of Science/Ph.D. (By Research Mode) Research areas : - Advanced Operations Management - Entrepreneurship - Human Resource Development - Industrial Counselling - Technical Communication - Technology and Innovation Management
Programme Duration
Masters Full-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 6 to 10 Sem 10 to 14 Sem
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M.Sc. (Electronics Biomedical Engineering) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) (By Research Mode) M.Sc. (Mechatronic Engineering) (By Research Mode) Doctor Of Philosophy Level Ph.D. (Electronic Biomedical Engineering) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Mechatronic Engineering) (By Research Mode) Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) (By Research Mode)
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Masters Full-time Part-time 2 to 6 Sem 4 to 10 Sem Ph.D. 2 to 10 Sem 6 to 14 Sem
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Masters Full-time Part-time 12 months (min) 36 months (max) 24 months (min) 72 months (max) Ph.D. 30 months (min) 60 months (max) 36 months (min) 96 months (max)
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Source:
Study in Malaysia Handbook - 7th International Edition Postgrad Malaysia Handbook 2009/2010 Universities Brochures and Websites
Useful Websites :
1) 2) 3) 4) www.mohe.gov.my www.phed.gov.my www.mqa.gov.my www.educationmalaysia.gov.my
(Note: The course information is by no means exhaustive and may not be up-to-date. It serves merely as a guide. Students or any interested parties are advised to refer to the respective university for the latest courses offered and course fees.)
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