Application for research based degree is open throughout the year. These degrees require you to complete an individual research project and submit a dissertation. Interested applicant should first visit the website of the respective research groups to identify the potential supervisor. We encourage the applicants to communicate with the potential supervisor in the process of preparing the research proposal which is compulsory for the admission application.

Application shall be processed so that successful applicants can start their candidature in current academic semester. Applicants are encouraged to follow-up with the Institute of Postgraduate Study on the status of their application one month after submitting the application.

For Master by research programme, candidates should have a Bachelor Degree with honours (minimum 2.75/4.00) in the relevant area from recognized universities or equivalent professional qualifications that are recognized by the University Senate. Meanwhile, for the PhD programme, candidates should have a Master Degree in relevant studies from the University or Institute recognized by the University Senate or an equivalent professional qualification in a related field recognized by the Senate.
International students should have a good command of English equivalent to IELTS (Academic) Band 5.0, TOEFL* paper based 500 points. Meanwhile, local students do not need to provide proof of any examinations, i.e. MUET, IELTS, TOEFL.

Candidates may choose to enrol as a full time or part time student subject to the study programme offered by the faculty. However, international candidates may only register as full time students.

 

	Full Time		Part Time
Programme	Minimum no. of semesters	Maximum no. of semesters	Minimum no. of semesters	Maximum no. of semesters
PhD	4 (2 years)	12 (6 years)	8 (4 years)	16 (8 years)
Master by research	2 (1 year)	6 (3 years)	4 (2 years)	10 (5 years)

The estimated total cost of studying in UMP (inclusive of tuition and living expenditure) for an 18 months Master degree candidature is MYR 35,000. The estimated total costs for 36 months doctoral candidature is about MYR 70,000. The bulk of this cost is living cost since the tuition fees charged for both Malaysian and International students are low. As such the actual total cost depends on candidates’ living styles and preferences. The details of the fees are shown in the following tables:

 

Fees for every semester	Full Time				Part Time
	Malaysian (MYR)		International (MYR)		Malaysian (MYR)
	1st Semester	Subsequent Semester	1st Semester	Subsequent Semester	1st Semester	Subsequent Semester
Tuition Fees Master	1200	1200	3100	3100	1200	600
Tuition Fees PhD	1500	1500	3400	3400	1500	750
Services	300	300	300	300	300	300
Health	50	50	50	50	50	50
Welfare	30	30	30	30	30	30
Insurance	20	20	-	-	20	20
Student      Activities	100	100	100	100	100	100

 

One off payment fees	Full Time		Part Time
	Malaysian (MYR)	International (MYR)	Malaysian (MYR)
Examination Fees Master	1000	1000	1000
Examination Fees PhD	1500	1500	1500
Orientation Fees	350	350	350
Compulsory Course Fees	500	500	500
Registration	100	1200	100
Student Card	50	50	50
Alumni	100	100	100

Applicants may apply through UMP postgraduate website http://ips.ump.edu.my/, using the online application form available on the website. Upon filling-up the application form, applicants must forward copies of the relevant documents e.g., academic records, transcripts, research proposal through electronically. All applicants should be accompanied with the processing fees of MYR 50 for Malaysian OR USD 30 for international applicants. The relevant documents and processing fees are compulsory for the administration process.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO	PEO Statement
PEO1	Graduate professionally being recognised based on their technical expertise and accomplishment to engineering practise.
PEO2	Graduates continue to acquire advanced knowledge for professional development in pursuing of life-long learning.
PEO3	Graduates display commitment to the community and the professions, holding position that contributes to the benefits of the society.
PEO4	Graduates continue to evaluate problem critically, generate solution and publication adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice.

Programme Outcome (PO)

PO	PO Statement
PO1	Demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge in the electrical engineering field and have the capabilities to further develop or use these in new situations or multi-disciplinary contexts.
PO2	Analyze and evaluate problems in the electrical engineering field critically and to provide solutions through the application of appropriate tools and techniques.
PO3	Relate ideas  and research evidence to societal issues in the electrical engineering field.
PO4	Demonstrate ethical qualities in communication and conduct according to professional codes of practice
PO5	Disseminate theory and findings in respective fields of Electrical Engineering
PO6	Manage knowledge for lifelong learning and continuing professional development.

Our postgraduates generally progress to exciting roles in design, research and development with multinational companies or government agencies, obtain consultancy posts with consultant companies or move into academic careers

Job options

• Sustainable energy-related consultant
• Academic post
• Design engineer
• Energy manager
• Energy auditor
• Research engineer
• Senior electrical engineer

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Further study options

• PHD by research