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| Description | The Institute for Mathematical Research (INSPEM) is one of the ten Research institutes in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). It is formed to spearhead and champion research in mathematical sciences and to fill the need for a mathematical research centre in Malaysia. Research carried out under the institute covers many topics of mathematics and other branches of science whose major components involve mathematical and computational tools including interdisciplinary ones. The institute began operating on 1 April 2002 after its establishment was approved by the Division of Higher Education, Ministry of Education in November 2001. INSPEM is under the administration of UPM and is currently subject to the rules stipulated in the statute of the establishment of institutes in UPM. It is the vision of INSPEM to become a renowned institute in mathematical sciences research contributing towards the development of progress and well-being of mankind. This agrees well with the nation's aspiration and vision to become an advanced and progressive nation built on solid foundations of knowledge. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM) |
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree |
| Course Duration | 36 months |
| NEC Field | - |
| Entry Requirements | A student pursuing a PhD degree with thesis must: i. submit a thesis for examination at the end of the study and comply with any other specific requirements of the relevant graduate programme as advised by advisor/supervisor. ii. pass the Comprehensive Examination which comprises of two parts: written and oral examination. iii. register one (1) credit of Proposal Seminar (SPS6903) in the 1st or 2nd semester and one (1) credit of Final Seminar (FSA6905) in the 4th or 5th semester. iv. register three (3) credit of Research Methodology course. v. have published one (1) journal article and submitted one (1) journal article. |
| English Requirement | 1. For direct admission, an international applicant must have obtained a minimum score of 550 for the TOEFL paper-based test or Band 6 for IELTS (academic version), or 79-80 for TOEFL internet-based test or 213 for TOEFL computer-based test, or Level 109 for CIEP, or their equivalent. TOEFL ITP is not acceptable. The validity period should not be more than five (5) years. 2. An international applicant who obtains a score of 500-549 for the TOEFL paper-based test and Band 5.5 for IELTS (academic version), or Level 107 for CIEP or their equivalent maybe accepted for admission on a provisional basis for any degree programme except for programmes with thesis in the fields of English Language, English Literature and Teaching of English as a Second Language. 3. An international applicant who has obtained a degree from any public university in Malaysia will be exempted from English language proficiency requirement. 4. An international applicant for Masters degree programme who has undergone his secondary school and Bachelor’s degree education in English language are exempted from the requirement stated in (2). Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents. 5. An international applicant for the PhD degree programme who has undergone his secondary school and Bachelor’s and Masters degree education in English language shall also be exempted from the requirement stated in (2). Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents. 6. An international applicant who is given a provisional admission based on his academic standing without proof of his English language proficiency at the time of application must provide evidence of having met at least the minimum score of 500-549 for the TOEFL paper-based test or its equivalent, Band 5.5 for IELTS (academic version) at the time of registration. |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
| Scholarship URL | - |
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