A Guide to

Postgraduate
Study
 Contents
4 Towards an Innovative, Entrepreneurial and Global University
5 Fact and Figure
6 Programme Structure
7 Master and PhD Programmes
Advanced Informatics School
Biosciences & Medical Engineering
Built Environment
Chemical & Energy Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computing
Eletrical Engineering
Education
Geoinformation & Real Estate
International Business School
Islamic Civilization
Language Academy
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Management
Perdana School of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Razak School of Engineering & Advanced Technology
Science
School of Graduate Studies
18 Part Time External Programme
19 General Entry Requirements
20 Specific Requirements For International Students
21 How To Join Us
22 Tution Fees for Postgraduate Programmes
23 Student Facilities & Services
UTM Scholarship And Financial Assistance
 4 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Towards an Innovative,
Entrepreneurial
and Global University
Since it became a full-fledged university in 1975, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has played a pivotal role as Malaysia’s
largest contributor of technical and professional workforce for the
local industry, government agencies as well as multinational
companies.

Along with its vision to be recognised as a world-class

Entrepreneurial Research University, UTM is set to be the centre of
academic and technological excellence. Its mission is to be a leader
in the development of human capital and innovative technologies
that will contribute to the nation’s wealth creation.

UTM is now regarded as Malaysia’s premier institution in

engineering, science and technology and ranked in the top 100
league in the World University Rankings in the field of engineering
and technology.

UTM's vision is in line with the nation's aspiration of becoming a

knowledge-based, innovation-led economy that is grounded in
creativity and innovation with high value creation.

Top graduated-focused research university in Malaysia

Highest number of PhD student enrolment in the region
Highest number of international student postgraduate enrolment in Malaysia
Self-accreditation and autonomous status University
Top 100 in QS World University Rankings in engineering & technology in 2017
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Facts & Figures *

ESTABLISHMENT 1 April 1975
Research University Status 2010
Autonomous University 2012
Self-Accreditation Status 2013

CAMPUS
Johor Bahru 1,222 hectares
Kuala Lumpur 47.46 hectares

STUDENTS
Undergraduate 48%
Postgraduate 52%
Number of students 21,309
* As at June 2016

Programme Structure
UTM offers a wide range of maintream and external or off-campus graduate programmes.

MAINSTREAM EXTERNAL SPECIAL

PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
Mainstream Programmes External programmes are programmes usually Special Programmes are
are programmes usually offered off-campus (outside UTM Campus) at programmes usually
conducted at UTM campus selected study centres. The mode of registration is offered for special groups of
which offers various types by part time and the lectures are usually conducted students or
of registration and modes during weekends. The programme is open to all organisation/companies to
of study. Malaysians and International candidates with meet certain agreed
Malaysian Employment Pass. requirements.
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Modes of Programme
Study Duration
COURSEWORK
The candidate must complete a Programme Minimum Maximum
minimum of 40 credits, and must Duration
obtain a final academic grade of at
least 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA. The Master 2 Semesters 8 Semesters
minimum 40-credit taught course
PhD 6 Semesters 16 Semesters
consists of several subject
modules including faculty
compulsory, faculty electives, a
university elective module and a
Master’s project.

RESEARCH
The Master’s of PhD candidate by
research is supervised by a
lecturer (or a panel of lecturers).
The directed research work
introduces candidates to the
processes by which new
knowledge is developed and
applied accordingly.

MIXED-MODE
(COURSEWORK AND
RESEARCH)
The candidate must complete a
minimum of 21 credits of courses
and an equivalent of 21-credit
research component, and must
obtain a final academic grade of at
least 3.0 CGPA.
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Master and PhD Programmes

Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research
Advanced Informatics by coursework Software Design, Software Testing, Software
School Master of Software Engineering Development, Information Assurance, Data
M.Sc. (Information Assurance) Hiding (Watermarking and Cryptography), Image
Tel : +603 26154429 / 4727
Fax : +603 2693 0933 M.Sc. (Computer Systems Processing, Big Data Analysis, Business
Email : enquiry_ais@ic.utm.my Engineering) Intelligence Analysis, Multimedia Security, Digital
ais.utm.my M.Sc. (Informatic) Forensics, Business Informatics, Business
M.Sc. (Business Intelligence and Intelligence and Information Security, Network
Analytics) Security and Education / Business Informatics
M.Sc. (Computer Systems
Engineering)- International Dual
Master Degree Deakin - UTM
by mixed-mode
Doctor of Software Engineering
by research
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy

Biosciences & Medical by coursework Bioscience: Molecular Biology & Genetic

Engineering M.Sc. (Biomedical Engineering) Engineering, Biochemistry & Environmental
Tel : +607 555 8527 / 8528 Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology, Fermentation
Fax : +607 553 1112
by mixed-mode
Master of Science Technology & Bioprocess, Bioinformatics,
Email : postgrad@biomedical. Animal Tissue Culture & Gene Therapy,
utm.my - Biotechnology
Prokaryotic Biochemistry, Biochemistry
fbme.utm.my
by research Biomedical: Biosignal Processing, Biomedical
Master of Philosophy Instrumentation, Biomedical Imaging,
- Rehabilitation Technology Biomechantronics, Biomaterials, Tissue
- Biomedical Engineering Engineering, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Medical
- Biomedical Engineering (Double Computing, Clinical Engineering, Health Care
Degree with Technical University Management System, Rehabilitation
Ilmenau) Engineering, Sports Science Technology
- Bioscience
Doctor of Philosophy
- Health Science
- Health Science (Industrial PhD)
- Biomedical Engineering
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

- Biomedical Engineering
(Double Degree with Technical
University Ilmenau)
- Biomedical Engineering
(Industrial PhD)
- Bioscience
- Bioscience (Industrial PhD)
Built Environment by coursework Quantity Surveying: Construction Economics,
Tel : +607 553 0611/0604 Master of Architecture Construction Law and Contract, Building
Fax : +607 556 6155 M.Sc. (Urban and Regional Information Modelling, Construction Health and
Email : fab@utm.my Planning) Safety, Plant and Site Management, Building
fab.utm.my M.Sc. (Transportation Planning) Services.
M.Sc. (Tourism Planning) Architecture: Environmental Engineering &
by research Architectural Sciences, Urban Design &
Master of Philosophy Greening, Architectural Management,
- Architecture Landscape Architecture, Climatic Mapping,
- Urban and Regional Planning Vertical Green System, Vernacular Architecture,
- Transportation Planning Passive Architecture, Landscape Resource,
- Quantity Surveying Landscape Ecology.
Urban and Regional Planning: Transportation
Doctor of Philosophy and Logistics Planning, Rural Planning, Tourism
- Architecture Planning, Housing and Community Planning,
- Urban and Regional Planning Regional Planning, Restorative Environment,
- Transportation Planning Urban Morphology, Spatial Analysis,
- Quantity Surveying Environmental Planning, Urban Design &
Development.
Chemical and Energy by coursework Chemical Engineering: Catalysis and reaction
Engineering Master of Gas Engineering & engineering, Sustainable energy management
Tel : +607 553 5507 Management system, Sustainable product and Process
Fax : +607 558 8166 Master of Petroleum Engineering design, Water minimization, Process modelling
Email : paps_fcee@utm.my M. Sc. (Safety, Health and and simulation, Process control and safety,
fcee.utm.my Environment) Separation technology, Membrane separation,
M.Sc. (Process Plant Process plant management.
Management) Bioprocess Engineering: Biotechnology,
M.Sc. (Herbal Technology) Biopharmaceuticals, Cell cultures, Tissue
M.Sc. (Energy Management) engineering, Genetic engineering,
by mixed-mode Biotransformation, Food and Biomaterial
Master of Engineering engineering, Membrane technology,
- Chemical
- Bioprocess
- Environmental
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

Master of Science Fermentation, Nanotechnology, Ferro fluids.
- Polymer Technology Polymer Engineering: Plastic-Rubber blend,
Doctor of Engineering Modification of polymer, Recycling of plastics
- Process Plant Management waste, Fibre-reinforced composite, PVC
- Bioprocess Engineering Design technology, Polymer synthesis and
characterisation, Biopolymers, Polymer nano
by research composites, Microwave processing of polymers,
Master of Philosophy Rheology of polymer melts, Polymer additive
- Chemical Engineering and adhesive.
- Bioprocess Engineering Environmental Engineering: Water and air
- Environmental Engineering pollution, Wastewater, Groundwater
- Polymer Engineering contamination, Solid and hazardous waste
- Petroleum Engineering management, Industrial waste treatment,
- Gas Engineering Environmental system modelling.
Doctor of Philosophy Petroleum Engineering: Geostatistics and
- Chemical Engineering geoscience engineering, Petroleum Geology,
- Bioprocess Engineering Water flooding, Improved and enchanced oil
- Environmental Engineering recovery, Rock-fluid interactions, Separation of
- Polymer Engineering oil-water emulsion, Drilling engineering,
- Petroleum Engineering Formation damage, Shale problems, Cuttings
- Gas Engineering transport, Corrosion, Rock mechanics, Well bore
stability, Sand control, Production engineering,
Cementing.
Gas Engineering: Gas metering and calibration,
Gas adsorbent development, Membrane
technology, Advanced Material for energy
application, NGV conversion system, Renewable
energy, Catalytic combustion, Burner
Conversion, Optical tomography, Membrane fuel
cell.
Civil Engineering by coursework Structures & Materials, Construction
Tel : +607 553 1744 / 1719 M.Eng. (Civil) Management, Highway & Transportation,
Fax : +607 556 6157 M.Eng. (Structures) Geotechnics, Hydraulics & Hydrology,
Email : gradfka@utm.my M.Eng. (Geotechnics) Environmental Engineering and Management,
civil.utm.my M.Eng. (Hydraulics & Hydrology) Project Management, Forensic Engineering
M.Eng. (Construction
Management)
M.Eng. (Environmental
Management)
M.Eng. (Transportation)
Master of Forensics Engineering
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

by mixed-mode
Engineering Doctorate
- Construction Technology &
Management
by research
Master of Philosophy
- Transportation
- Coastal & Maritime
- Materials
- Construction
- Highway & Traffic
- Structure & Materials
- Hydraulics
- Environment
- Geotechnics
- Structures
Doctor of Philosophy
- Civil Engineering

Computing by coursework Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Database

Tel : +607 553 2208 / 2209 M.Sc. (Information Technology and Informational Retrieval, E-Learning,
Fax : +607 553 8822 / 8829 Entrepreneurship) Graphics & Multimedia, Information System,
Email : kjps@utm.my M.Sc. (Information Security) Management, Network & Security, Software
comp.utm.my Engineering, Information Assurance, Pervasive
by mixed-mode
Master of Computer Science Computing, Soft Computing, Virtual,
Master of Information Technology Visualization and Vision, Pattern Recognition,
-Information Technology Operational Research, Business Intelligence,
Management Information Service System, Computer Network
& Security, Computer Forensic, Network
by research Forensic, Disaster Recovery Metamodel,
Master of Philosophy Disaster Recovery Management, Information
- Computer Science System Adoption, E-Services Satisfaction &
- Software Engineering Quality Management, Co-Creation and Strategic
Doctor of Philosophy System, Social Networking Adoption,
- Computer Science Framework for E-Government, IT Service
- Information System Management, Social Media Framework,
Business Process Engineering & Knowledge
Management, Cloud Computing Management &
Adoption, Cloud Computing Protocol & Security,
Information System Security, Forgery Detection
& Optimization, Optimization and Scheduling,
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

Privacy Preserving, Corporate Forensic
Rendiness Framework, Software Testing,
Information Security Metamodel, Augmented
Reality Environment, Data Clustering, Modelling
& Classification, Object Tracking Algorithm,
VANET, MANET Protocol, Body Sensor Network,
Trust, Privacy Modelling, Internet of Things (IoT).

Electrical Engineering by coursework Control and Instrumentation, Mechatronic,

Tel : +607 555 7011 M.Eng. (Computer & Robotic, Power System, Power Electronic, High
Fax : +607 556 6272 Microelectronic System) Voltage, Radio and Wireless Communication,
Email : kjps@fke.utm.my M.Eng. (Electronic & Optical Communication, Computer Networks,
www.fke.utm.my Communication) Electronic System Design, Analog Mix-Signal,
M.Eng. (Mechatronic & Automatic Microelectronic, Medical Electronic, Computer
Control) Engineering
M.Eng. (Electrical Power)
by research
Master of Philosophy
- Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy
- Electrical Engineering

Education by coursework/ by mixed- mode Engineering and Technical Practice, Technical

Tel : +607 553 4410 / 4898 M.Ed. (Chemistry) and Vocational and Training (TVET),
Fax : +607 557 7351 M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction) Work-based Learning, Comparative Studies,
Email : tpfp@utm.my M.Ed. (Education & Development) Human Development, Cognitive Science,
educ.utm.my M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) Pedagogical Methods, Learning Technologies,
M.Ed. (Educational Technology) Curricular Reform, Assessment, Evaluation,
M.Ed. (Guidance & Counselling) Policy, Management, Higher Education, Current
M.Ed. (Management & Issues in Education, Personalize Learning,
Administration) Human Computer Interaction, Meaningful
M.Ed. (Mathematics) Interactive Learning, ICT Based Instruction
M.Ed. (Measurement & Evaluation) Design, E-Learning, Online Education Testing,
M.Ed. (Physics) Learning Through Social Networking, Reading
M.Ed. (Teaching as a Second Readiness, School Readiness, Special Education
Language - TESL) Assessment, School-Based Assessment,
M.Ed. (Technical & Vocational Laboratory Work Assessment, Educational
Education) Courseware Assessment, Life Style & Wellness,
Physical Activity, Exercise And Sports, Child
Physical Development And Fundamental
Movement Assessment, Health And Fitness
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

by research Program For Special Population, Physical, Social
Master of Philosophy / Development, Discipline Problems,
Doctor of Philosophy Truancy/Absenteeism, Training Program And
- Curriculum & Instruction Short Course For Executive, Curriculum of
- Education & Development Professional Continuing Education Program,
- Educational Psychology Teaching And Learning For Professional
- Guidance & Counselling in Executives, Experience Based And Prior
Education Knowledge Assessment, Issue Related To
- Management & Administration Professional Continuing Education Program,
in Education Standard Of Professional Continuing Education
- Chemistry Education Program,
- Educational Technology Mathematical Thinking, Geometrical Thinking,
- Mathematics Education Algebraic Thinking, Scientific Thinking, Problem
- Measurement & Evaluation in Based Learning, Metacognition, Science And
Education Mathematics Standards, Implementation And
- Physics Education Evaluation of Curriculum, Teacher Education,
- Teaching English as a Second Diagnostic And Remedial, Human Development,
Language (TESL) Cognitive Science, Pedagogical Methods,
- Technical & Vocational Learning Technologies, Curricular Reform. Sport
Education Science.
- Online Learning
- Multimedia in Education

Geoinformation & by coursework Geographical Information System: 3D GIS, GIS

Real Estate M.Sc. (Geoinformatics) Applications, GIS Spatial Statistics, GIS Spatial
Tel : +607 553 0899 M.Sc. (Remote Sensing) Analysis, Web-Based GIS
Fax : +607 556 6163 M.Sc. (Geomatics Engineering) Geomatics Engineering: Geomatics Engineering
Email : fght@gmail.com M.Sc. (Real Estate) Applications, Remote Sensing, Digital Image
fght.utm.my M.Sc. (Land Administration & Processing, Precision Farming, RADAR, Airborne
Development) Laser Mapping , Aerial Photogrammetric
Master of Asset & Facilities Mapping, Close-Range Photogrammetric
Management Mapping, Terrestrial Laser Mapping, Industrial
by research Surveying ,Engineering Surveying, Cadastral
Master of Philosophy Surveying, Astronomy, Cartography,
- Geoinformatics Hydrography, Oceanography, Coastal Mapping,
- Remote Sensing Global Positioning System (GPS), Global
- Geomatics Engineering Navigation Satellite System (GNSS),
- Real Estate Underground Utility Mapping, Geomatics-Based
- Facilities Management Medical Imaging
- Land Administration &
Development
- Hydrography
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

Doctor of Philosophy Real Estate: Real Estate Study, Real Estate
- Geoinformatics Valuation& Investment, Real Estate
- Remote Sensing Development, Real Estate Economics &
- Geomatic Engineering Management, Property Management Housing
- Real Estate Study, Real Estate Law and Regulation, Housing
- Facilities Management Policy and Economics, Housing Development.
- Land Administration & Land Administration and Development: Land
Development Development, Land Law, Planning and
- Hidrography Development, Land Policy
Assets and Facilities Management:
Construction and Project Management, Quality
Management System, Environmental
Management, Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)in Assets and Facilities
Management, Performance Measurement
Remote Sensing: Remote Sensing Technologies
and Applications in Urban Environment, Remote
Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems and
Hydrology, Remote Sensing of the Ocean, Sea
Ice, Coastal Waters, and Large Water Regions,
Sensors, Systems, and Next-generation
Satellites, Remote Sensing of Clouds and the
Atmosphere, Optics in Atmospheric Propagation
and Adaptive Systems, Active and Passive
Microwave Remote Sensing for Environmental
Monitoring, Image and Signal Processing for
Remote Sensing, Earth Resources and
Environmental Remote Sensing/GIS
Applications, LiDAR Technologies and
Techniques.
Hydrography: Oceanography & Sedimentation,
Acoustic & Oceanographic Surveying,
Geophysical & Acoustic Sensing Hydrography,
Acoustic and Oceanographic Surveying, Digital
Hydrographic Mapping, Managing
Marine Ecosystems, Coastal Erosion and
Protection, Economics of the Marine
Environment, Marine Planning
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

International Business by coursework Marketing/Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship,
School Master of Business Marketing, Branding
Tel : +603 2180 5023 / 5025 Administration Accounting/Finance: Corporate Governance,
Fax:+603 2692 6435 Financial Reporting, Management Accounting,
by mixed- mode
Email : ibskl@utm.my Performance Measurement, Enterprise Risk
Doctor of Business
www.ibs.utm.my Management
Administration
Technology/Economics: Financial Economics,
by research Macroeconomic, Technology Management,
Doctor of Philosophy Managing Innovation, Knowledge Management
Management/ Human Capital: Talent
Management, Organisational Development,
Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic
Management, Business Planning

Islamic Civilization by research Ethics in Science and Technology, The Fiqh of

Tel : +607 553 5089/5091 Master of Philosophy Science and Technology, Issues in Islam,
Fax : +607 553 5101 - Halal Science Science and Technology, The Concept, Theory,
Email : deanfti@utm.my
Doctor of Philosophy and Philosophy of Islamic Science, The
www.islamic.utm.my Methodology of Islamic Science, The Education
-Fiqh Science & Technology
of Science and Technology, The Science of I'jaz
al-Qur'an, Muslim Scientists and Their
Thoughts, Halal Laws and Regulations in
Malaysia, Scientific and Technical Usage,
Policies of Halal Science, The Ethics of Halal
Science

Language Academy by research Applied Linguistics, Literature Cultural and

Tel : +607 553 1803 / 2488 Master of Philosophy Intercultural Communication, English /
Fax : +607 556 6911 Doctor of Philosophy Language for Specific Purposes (ESP), Gender
Email : m-adlina@utm.my Communication, Health Communication,
languageacademy.utm.my Language Training, Sociolinguistics, Media and
Global Communication, Multimodality, Corpus
Linguistics, Organisational and Institutional
Discourse, Political Discourse, Discourse
Analysis, Computer-Mediated Communication,
Genre Analysis
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

Malaysia-Japan International by coursework Ecological Engineering ,Air Resources ,Intelligent
Institute of Technology - Master of Disaster Risk Dynamic System, Communication System &
Tel : +603 2203 1517 Management Network, Embedded System, Vehicle Systems
Fax : +603 2203 1266 - Master of Technology and Engineering,Advanced Devices And Materials
Email : mjiit@utm.my Innovation Management Eng, Tribology And Precision Machining
mjiit.utm.my - Master of Sustainable System Biologically Inspired System And Technology,
by research Conversions And Applications
- Master of Philosophy Nano-characterization, Structural Control And
- Doctor of Philosophy Processing, Metabolic Engineering And
Molecular Biology , Artificial Intelligence and
Robotics, Lipids Engineering, Wind Engineering
For Urban, Artificial, Man-made Environment,
Photonic Thermal Engineering, Management of
Technology

Mechanical Engineering by coursework Mechanical Engineering, Advanced

Tel : +607 555 7042 / 7065 M.Sc. (Advanced Manufacturing Manufacturing Technology, Ship and Offshore
Fax : +607 556 6159 Technology) Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial
Email : helpdesk@fkm.utm.my M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering,
mech.utm.my M.Sc. (Industrial Engineering) Automotive Engineering
M.Sc. (Materials Engineering)
M.Sc. (Ship and Offshore
Engineering)
M.Sc. (Aeronautical Engineering)
M.Sc. (Automotive Engineering)
by research
Master of Philosophy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Marine Technology
Doctor of Philosophy
- Mechanical Engineering

Management by coursework Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing,

Tel : +607 561 0088 / 0087 Master of Technology & Supply Chain Management, Business Ethics,
Fax : +607 561 0099 Innovation Management Human Resource Management, Leadership,
Email : inquiry.management@ Crisis Management, Cross Cultural
utm.my
by mixed-mode
Master of Human Resource Management, E-commerce, Organisational
www.management.utm.my Behaviour, Quality Management, Safety
Development
Master of Management Management, Strategic Management,
- Technology Management Entrepreneurship,Commercialization,
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

by research Technology Management, Production
Master of Philosophy Management, Operation Management, Financial
- Human Resource Development Accounting & Reporting, Financial Management,
- Management Auditing, Investment, Management Accounting,
Doctor of Philosophy Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance,
- Management Taxation, Adult Learning, HRIS,
Communication, Industrial Psychology,
Knowledge Management, Employment Relation,
Organisational & Industrial Psychology,
Professional Ethic, Stress Management,
Human Resource Development.

Perdana School of Science, by coursework Policy for Green Technology; Policy for
Technology and Innovation Master of Science, Technology & Technology & Knowledge Society; Managing STI
Policy Innovation Policy Policy Implementation; Entrepreneurship &
Tel : +603 21805193/95/52/62 by research Innovation Policy; National STI Policy; Space
Fax : +603 2180 5340 Master of Philosophy Policy; Policy & Standards
Email : perdanaschool@utm.my
- Policy Studies
perdanaschool.utm.my
Doctor of Philosophy
- Policy Studies

Razak School of Engineering & by coursework Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Civil
Advanced Technology Executive Master Occupational Engineering and Built Environment, Sciences,
Tel : +603 2180 5138 / 5146 Safety and Health Management Management, Quality Management, Lean,
Fax : +603 2180 5380 M.Sc. (Sustainable Urban Design) Materials Engineering, Human Resource
Email : razakschool@utm.my M.Sc. (Engineering Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Corrosion
razakschool.utm.my Management) Engineering, Project Management, Construction
M.Sc. (System Engineering) Management, Ethics, Re-manufacturing,
M.Sc. (Engineering Design) Sustainable Urban Design, Occupational Safety
M.Sc. (Sustainable Infrastructure) and Health Management, Disaster and
Master of Professional Science mitigation, Engineering Education, Systems
by mixed-mode Engineering, Communication Engineering,
Doctor of Engineering Instrumentation Engineering, Environmental
(Engineering Business Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Power
Management) Systems, Electronic Systems

by research
Master of Philosophy (Industrial
Design)
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
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Faculty/School Programmes Fields of Research

Science by mixed-mode Physics: Material Physics, Electro-Optics Laser,
Tel : +607 553 4002 / 4050 M.Sc. (Chemistry) Instrumentation Physics, Health Physics.
Fax: +607 556 6162 M.Sc. (Forensic Science) Chemistry: Instrumentation and Analytical
Email : pgfs@utm.my M.Sc. (Mathematics) Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic
science.utm.my M.Sc. (Engineering Mathematics) Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Forensic Science
M.Sc. (Physics) Mathematics: Algebra and Analysis, Applied
by research Mathematics, Numerical and Computational
Master of Philosophy Mathematics, Operational Research and
- Chemistry Statistics.
- Mathematics
- Physics
Doctor of Philosophy
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics

School of Graduate Studies by research Engineering Epistemologies, Engineering

Tel : +607 553 8037 / 7592 Master of Philosophy Learning Approaches, Engineering Learning
Fax : +607 553 7800 Doctor of Philosophy System, Engineering Diversity and Inclusiveness,
Email : graduate@utm.my PhD (Engineering Education) Engineering Assessment
sps.utm.my
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Part Time External

Kuala Lumpur
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Petroleum Engineering, Mathematics Engineering, Education, MBA,

Programme Management, Human Resource, Construction, Land Administration,

Geomatics, Real Estate, Asset & Facilities Management, Safety,
Health & Environment, IT Management, Information Security.
Part time external programme is offered
on-campus (Johor Bahru or Kuala
Lumpur Campus) or off-campus at Bayan Lepas, Penang
selected study centres. The mode of
registration is by part-time and the Electrical Engineering, Engineering Electronics & Communication,
lectures are conducted on weekends. Engineering Mechatronic & Automatic Control, Computer &
The programme is open to all Electronics System Engineering, Computer & Micro electric Systems
Malaysians and International candidates Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Administration & Development
with Malaysian Employment Pass.
Penang
Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Ipoh, Behrang
Civil Engineering, Mechanical

Melaka, Muar, Segamat, Kota Tinggi & Kuantan

Education

UTM Johor Bahru

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ship & Offshore,
Automotive, Aeronautical, Safety Health & Environment, Education,
MBA, Management, Human Resource, Construction, Land
Administration, Geomatics, Real Estate, Safety, Health &
Environment, IT Management, Computer Science.

Kuching & Kota Kinabalu

Education, TESL, Civil Engineering

* List of programmes offered at the learning centres is subject to change. For an updated
list of programme offered and learning centres, please refer to admission.utm.my
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General Entry Requirements

In order to ensure the quality and integrity of the programmes,
both the mainstream and off-campus or external
programmes maintain the following entry requirements:

Master’s Degree Doctor of Philosophy

A bachelor’s degree with good honours in a relevant field A master’s degree in a relevant field from
from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institutions Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other
of higher learning recognised by the UTM Senate; or institutions of higher learning recognised by
the UTM Senate
Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree and
experience in a related field recognised by the UTM Senate.

Engineering Doctorate /
Doctor of Software Engineering
A master’s degree in a relevant field from Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia or any other institutions of higher
learning recognised by the UTM Senate

Health Requirement Student Visa

An international student must be certified International students are required to have a student pass to study in
by a UTM Medical doctor to be in good Malaysia. UTM will assist international students in obtaining visa and
health for the issuance of a student pass student pass. Visa and student pass requirements are subject to
and/or student registration (refer to change from time to time and vary between countries. For the most
admission.utm.my for details on medical up-to-date information, students should refer to the Malaysia Embassy
requirements). and Malaysia Immigration Department website at wwww.imi.gov.my or
Education Malaysia website at http://educationmalaysia.gov.my
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Specific Requirements for

International Students
English Language Requirements for International
Students
An International applicant must provide evidence of English
Language proficiency in addition to academic credential.
Applicants must fulfill one of the options below:

IELTS / TOEFL SCORE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

IELTS ≥ Band 6.0

TOEFL ≥ 550
TOEFL (IBT) ≥ 79
ELS CIEP LEVEL 108 & 109
Students can enrol at Faculty
IELTS = Band 5.5
525 ≤ TOEFL < 550
69 ≤ TOEFL IBT < 79
English Course Certified

IELTS = Band 5.5 Students are required to attend and pass an English for
525 ≤ TOEFL < 550 Postgraduates Programme (EPG) conducted by
69 ≤ TOEFL IBT < 79 Language Academy in UTM.
ELS CIEP Level 107

IELTS ≤ Band 5.0 Students are required to attend Certified Intensive

500 ≤ TOEFL (PB)< 525 English Programme (CIEP) conducted by ELS language
59 ≤ TOEFL (IBT) < 69 Center and pass level 107 or higher.

Note :
Students must have a valid two-year TOEFL certificate with a
PBT score of 600 or above (IBT/CBT equivalent) or IELTS Band
7 or CIEP equivalent as a per-requisite for Teaching English as
a Second Language (TESL) programme.
For more information about ELS (CIEP) & UTM admission
requirement, refer www.els.edu.my/admission
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How To Join Us
Apply online at

admission.utm.my

Upload the following supporting documents

(not more than 10 MB per file in pdf/jpeg/words file);
Certificate(s) & Transcript(s)
Passport size photograph
IC/Passport copy
Processing fee slip (Internet Banking
/Electronic Funds Transfer): MYR20
(Malaysians); USD30 (Non-Malaysians) Application results will be issued within
Research Proposal (Research
Application only) one month
Approval letter from your proposed
supervisor (Research Application only,
if any)
Proof of working experience, if any.
IELTS/TOEFL certificate
(Non-Malaysians)
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Tuition Fees For

Postgraduate Programmes
MAINSTREAM PROGRAMMES
(MALAYSIANS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
Malaysians Internationals
Full Time Part Time External Full Time
Master
(3 semesters) Programme (3 semesters)
Coursework MYR 9,355.00 Range from MYR 22,330.00
Coursework and research (Mixed mode) MYR 9,355.00 MYR18,000 - MYR 22,330.00
Research MYR 8,255.00 MYR30,000 MYR 18,980.00
MBA MYR 21,000.00 MYR 30,000.00

Malaysians International
Doctor of Philosophy Full Time Part Time Full Time
(6 semesters) (8 semesters) (6 semesters)
Coursework and research (Mixed mode) MYR 18,860.00 MYR 16,730.00 MYR 44,810.00
Research MYR15,860.00 MYR 14,330.00 MYR 37,310.00

Note :
1. Fees stated above are applicable to programmes at UTM Johor bahru campus and are subject to change.
2. Fees for international students do not include Personal Bond, Medical Check-up, Visa & Students Pass.
3. Fees for programmes offered by faculties/schools at Kuala Lumpur Campus, eg: Advanced Informatics
School, International Business School, Razak School of Engineering & Advanced Technology,
Malaysia-Japan International Institute Technology can be referred on-line at admission.utm.my
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Student Facilities and UTM offers one of the most

comprehensive student
Services support networks in
Malaysia.

International Well-equipped student clinic

UTM Library with over
(including dental and imaging

one million
collection books,
Student
Centre (ISC)
services)

Counseling & Career

journals and other WiFi zone Development Services
resources International covering
Student most
State-of-art learning and Country Chapter academic International Arabic School &
kindergarten
research facilities Societies area
On-campus accommodation /
Bank, Post Office and bookshop Guest house Sport Facilities
housing for students (single and
(Scholar’s Inn) & Gymnasium
limited family apartment) for
Free on-campus
transportation 18,000 students Football Stadium and Olympic-sized
swimming pool
International cafeteria &
Equine centre & kayak facilities Lakes, recreational park and natural reserve
fast food

For more information on student services and accommodation, please refer to www.utm.my/studentaffairs

UTM SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The following scholarships and financial assistance are available:

Ainuddin Wahid Scholarship (Ph.D/Malaysian only)

UTM Zamalah for Master & Ph.D programme (Malaysians only)
UTM International Doctoral Fellowship (International students only)
Graduate Assitantships (Malaysian and International Students)
Industrial Ph.D/MyBrain 15 Scholarship (Malaysian Only)
Doctoral Research Grant (Malaysians and International Students)
Graduate Supervision Grant (Malaysians and International Students)
Citation and Impact Factor Incentive (Malaysians and International Students)
Scholarship application requirements vary. For more information, visit the postgraduate
scholarship website at admission.utm.my
FURTHER INFORMATION
UTM JOHOR BAHRU UTM KUALA LUMPUR
Director, Director,
Student Recruitment & Admission Division Student Recruitment & Admission Division
Block F54, 2nd Floor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 8th Floor, Menara Razak, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bahru, Johor Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA MALAYSIA
Tel : +607 5537891/37900/37895 Tel : +603-21805197 / 5186
Fax : +607 553 7546 Fax : +603-21805188
Email : pgrad@utm.my Email : pgrad@utm.my

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