Master of Civil Engineering (Coursework)

A candidate who wishes to enrol in the Master of Civil Engineering programme by coursework (Full-time/Part-time) shall fulfil the following requirements:

1. attain a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in Civil Engineering or related field from any higher education institution recognised by the Senate and with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or
   

2. attain a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) in Civil Engineering or related field not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to minimum of five (5) years working experience in related area; or
   

3. other requirements stipulated by the Faculty/Centre/Institute accepted by the Senate.
   

1. An international candidate from a country that does not use the English language as its medium shall at least:

   1. Score 5 in the English language IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent.
   2. The validity of the result for the requirement prescribed in subrule (a) shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of the issuance of the result.
      

2. Subrule i. is inapplicable for the candidate who obtains his Bachelor’s degree from higher education institution which uses English Language as its medium provided that the candidate shall bring forth the supporting documents from the respective higher education institution;
   

3. An international candidate obtains degree from any universities in Malaysia is not subject to the subrule i.
   

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. 

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)