Master of Engineering (by Research) Courses
List of Programme
Field | Specialisation |
|---|---|
Civil Engineering | Structure Environment Traffic Highway Geotechnic |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Microelectronics Nanoelectronics Automation & Intelligent System Renewable Energy Signal Processing Robotics Artificial Intelligent Power Photonics Microwaves |
Chemical Engineering | Advanced Materials Bioprocesses Catalysis Environment Sustainability Fuels Heat and Mass Transfer Separation Processed |
Mechanical Engineering | Material Engineering Automation Thermal Engineering Machinary & Mechanics Energy & Fluid |
Computer Engineering | Electronic Engineering Image and Signal Processing Data Communication Control & Instrumentation |
Entry Requirements for Master’s Degree by Research
Candidates who wish to pursue a Master’s degree programme must meet the following requirements:
(a) Possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from any higher education institution recognised by the university's Senate and obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or
(b) Possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a CGPA of at least 2.50 but below 2.75, and may be admitted subject to rigorous internal evaluation; or
(c) Possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a CGPA of at least 2.00 but below 2.50, and may be admitted subject to a minimum of five (5) years of working experience in a related field and thorough internal evaluation; or
(c.i) Candidates without the required qualifications or working experience in a relevant field must pass prerequisite courses as determined by the Faculty/Centre/Academy/Institute and obtain a minimum CGPA as stated in Subregulations 2.1.1 (a), (b) and (c) above.
(d) Pass the APEL (subject to programmes approved by MQA); or
(e) Other requirements set by the Faculty/Centre/Academy/Institute as approved by the Senate.
Language Requirements
2.4.1 International candidates must obtain at least:
(a) Band 5 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or a score of 40 in the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a score of 47 in the PTE (Pearson Test of English); or
(b) Band 3.5 in the MUET examination; or
(c) Must enrol in the Certificate in Progressive English Programme (PEP) for six (6) months with a maximum allowable period of two (2) years and pass the MUET with at least Band 3.5.
2.4.2 Sub-regulation 2.1.1 shall not apply in the following cases:
(a) International students from countries where English is the official language; or
(a.i) International students who have obtained academic qualifications from institutions where English is used as the full medium of instruction, and must submit supporting documentation from their respective higher education institutions.
(b) Candidates who have obtained a degree from any university in Malaysia; or
(c) Programmes of study that do not require the use of English.
(d) Programmes of study that specify higher English language qualification requirements than those stated, and such requirements are approved by the University Senate.
Source: UMS Postgraduate Study Regulations 2015 (Amendment 2024)
