Institute for Advanced Studies

PhD programme is a multidisciplinary doctorate degree for candidates who wish to carry out broader horizons in their research areas. The benefits will include the production of knowledge through innovative scholars and the creation of working networks across disciplines and departments throughout the university.

By teaming up with complementary research groups, individuals can combine their collective expertise and gain synergy. These results increased the chances of original (high-impact) research and the potential to get more output with less work.

By nature, multidisciplinary doctorate degrees cover many academic areas, providing candidates with solid academic foundations for multiple careers.

“Pursuing a PhD at IAS is a decision to pursue a PhD with impact and to become an inspiring researcher committed to improving life”

Career Opportunity

Course Structure

The PhD degree is offered by research mode only leading to the submission of a thesis.
Candidates are required to take Advanced Research Methodology course (3 credit hours) in the first year of study.

Programme
HVA – Master of Philosophy by research

Duration of study
Minimum : 2 Semesters
Maximum : 8 Semesters

Language Requirement

Band 5.5 ≥ IELTS Academic; or
Score 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 46 (IBTcentre based) in TOEFL; or
Band 4 ≥ MUET; or
Score 51 ≥ PTE Academic; or
Grade C ≥ English Language in A Level, Univ. of Cambridge; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE); or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First CAE; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (CPE)

Entry Requirement

Entry requirements for this program are as follows:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in the related field with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or its equivalent or;
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows or;
- Universiti Malaya graduate;
- Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related fields;
- Has produced publications in the related fields;
- Scholarship agency staff;
- Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
- Pass the special assessment by the Faculty
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related field;
  - Has produced publications in the related fields;
  - Scholarship recipient;
  - Government agency staff;
  - Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  - Pass the special asssessment by the Faculty.
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has related working experience in the related field not less than five (5) years;
  - Published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
  - Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty (compulsory for non UM graduate applicants); or
  - Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.
Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body or;
Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time or;
APEL (A) qualification (only for the programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework)

Intake Schedule

Applications for research programmes are open throughout the year. Candidate could apply anytime

Fees

Local Students

International Students