Institute of Postgraduate Studies & Research
Doctor of Philosophy
NEC: 0540 Mathematics and statistics not further defined
Entry Requirement
| Academic Requirement |
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| (a) a Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (b) A Master’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (c) Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working or research experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR. (d) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (e) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (f) Any other qualifications equivalent to (a), (b), (d) or (e) as approved by the Senate. |
| Language Requirement |
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| - IELTS : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1) |
| - TOEFL iBT Score 40 , TOEFL Essential (Online) :7.5 |
| - Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 (High B1 level in CEFR) |
| - Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 |
| - MUET Band 3.5 |
Application
Sign up for an application account at UTAR Online Application Portal
Applicant to discuss with the potential supervisor before submitting the online application and to upload the agreed research proposal using with the prescribed Endorsement of Research Proposal form
RSS Vacancies
Research Scholar Scheme (RSS)
To provide financial support and opportunity for students to be involved and assist in research projects and thus enhancing their exposure and experience in research