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Entry Requirements
  • Master's Degree from a University or any higher learning institution recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or has accreditation recognized by an overseas 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 full-time research mode master's program at UKM 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 UKM or any higher education 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 or meet other requirements set by the program (if applicable); and meet the requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

The English language requirements for international student admission are 6.0 IELTS, 60 TOEFL iBT and 627 TOEFL ITP, except for the following programs:

  1. Teaching English as a Second Language Program
    Entry requirements are a minimum of Band 6.5 IELTS OR 80 TOEFL iBT OR 627 TOEFL ITP OR HEET LEVEL 8.
    • Interview Requirements for International Candidates (only to selected candidates for Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Research mode programs)
    • Have met the admission requirements set by the faculty.
    • Have met the prescribed English proficiency requirements, which are at least IELTS (Academic) Band 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 and above.
    • Candidates using TOEFL ITP or IELTS Indicator results are required to undergo an interview, as the competency certificate does not include an oral test.
  2. Arabic Language & Islamic Education Program:
    • Candidates writing the thesis in Arabic – IELTS 5.5
    • Candidates writing their thesis in English – IELTS 6.0

However, international Nusantara candidates are given relaxation in English language competency requirements for programs that use the Malay language entirely, excluding the use of bilingualism where candidates are required to write their thesis in the Malay language.

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