Description | The research-based programs offered in various fields of Science and Technology provide students with opportunities to delve into the research process. Our students are guided to produce research excellence in their scientific discoveries. Students will be part of a strong research community, which can contribute to society and is capable of addressing global challenges. There are various opportunities to publish research results. Students are required to publish at least two articles in ISI-indexed journals. Research at the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) aims to contribute to scientific discoveries through a multidisciplinary approach and collaboration with industry or external institutions. FST students are also encouraged to collaborate in research networks in Malaysia and internationally. The National University of Malaysia Mobility Program or international grants may be able to support research with travel grants and/or research attachment grants. Participation in conferences is also encouraged with the facilities of supervisor research funds or other travel grants. |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM) |
Qualification | Doctoral Degree |
Course Duration | 72 months |
NEC Field | Environmental science |
Entry Requirements | International Students A person who wishes to apply to follow a doctoral program must have the following qualifications: Master's Degree from a University or any higher learning institution recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or has accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution that has accreditation as specified by a program; or other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree or have other qualifications with experience recognized by the Senate; or students who are currently pursuing a master's program under subregulation 6(a) full-time at the University and are approved by the Faculty/Institute Graduate Studies Committee to change status to a doctoral program with the approval of the Dean/Director; or Bachelor's Degree with excellent results from a University or any higher learning institution subject to the Faculty/Institute's regulations and recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or has accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body; or other qualifications recognized by the Senate obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experience-based Learning (APPT); or meet other requirements set by the program (if applicable); and meet the requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) |
English Requirement | 1. International candidates are required to meet the following English proficiency requirements: a) Obtain TOEFL (550), IELTS (6) or MUET (4) results that meet the minimum score or band requirements set by the program; or b) For certain programs, candidates are required to sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he fails to reach the level determined by the program, the candidate is required to take and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) within a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study program. Candidates must register as Non-Graduate Students. 2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemptions to the conditions specified in subregulation (1) for international candidates who: a) will write a thesis / dissertation in Malay / Arabic; b) have academic qualifications obtained from any local university recognized by the Senate; or c) come from a country where English is the official language or the candidate has academic qualifications obtained from any higher education institution that uses English as the medium of instruction. Candidates may be exempted from the conditions stated in subregulation (2), but candidates must sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if the candidate fails to obtain the level specified by the program, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM). |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
Scholarship URL | - |