Entry Requirements
| Master Programmes by Research and Mixed Mode | (a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.75 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate; or (b) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with CGPA of 2.50 and above but less than CGPA of 2.75, subject to rigorous internal assessment; or (c) A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 but less than CGPA of 2.50, and show evidence of at least five (5) years of relevant working or research experience can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or (d) Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (a) to (c).
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| Master Programmes by Coursework | (a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.75 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate; or (b) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than CGPA of 2.75, or equivalent as approved by the Senate subject to rigorous internal assessment; or (c) Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (a) & (b). |
| Master of Architecture | (1) A Bachelor's Degree with Honours and CGPA of 2.75 and above or a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA of 2.75 and above in a related field from UTAR; or
(3) Any other qualifications equivalent to (i) and (ii) as recognized by the Senate and Board of Architects Malaysia; and (4) at least six months of post degree Practical Experience in a registered architect's office evidenced in a log book; and (5) a portfolio for submission and assessment |
Master of Psychology (Industrial & Organisational Psychology) | (1) A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00; or Note: A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology not meeting CGPA of 2.75 (but not lower than 2.5) can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by an independent review panel; or
(3) A Bachelor's Degree with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in any field, and a minimum 30 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or its equivalent (covering all eight Knowledge Areas highlighted in pages 13 -14 of Programme Standards: Psychology) with a minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in the prerequisites modules, and a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test (Psychology) with a minimum score of 550; or (4) Other relevant or equivalent qualification. |
Master of Science (Computer Science) | (1) a Bachelor's Degree of Computing or in the area of science and technology or related to computing, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
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| Doctorate Programme | (a) A Master’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR; or (b) A Master's Degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by Senate; or (c) Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR; or (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
English Language (applicable to all programmes)
In addition to the academic requirements a candidate is also required to possess an English Language certification as stated in the table below.| English Language Requirement | |||||
| Recognized Tests | IELTS Academic | MUET | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English Qualification and Tests |
| Business Programmes | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
| Engineering Engineering Technology Programmes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 40-45 | 47 - 50 | 154 - 159 |
| Computing Programmes | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
| Media and Communication Studies Programmes | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
| Creative Arts | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
| Language Programmes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 40-45 |
47 - 50 | 154 - 159 |
(a) a minimum overall score of 40 - 45 in TOEFL (internet-based testing) or 7.5 in TOEFL Essentials (Online);
(b) a minimum overall band score of 5.0 in IELTS Academic /High B1 level in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) ;
(d) a minimum overall score of 47 - 50 in Pearson Test of English (PTE)
(e) a minimum overall band score of 3.5 in MUET;
An International applicant who does not fulfil the English Language requirement will be considered for Conditional Offers, whereby the applicant will undergo a Preparatory Course. Applicant should then register and sits for either IELTS, TOEFL or MUET and achieve the score as per programme standard/ UTAR English requirement within 12 months from the date of entry into Malaysia.
If the applicant has obtained the Bachelor's or Master's degree with English as the sole medium of instruction, please provide the letter from the institution's Registrar as supporting document.
Senate may, upon the recommendation of the Faculty, exempt a candidate from the English Language requirement if the candidate had obtained the Bachelor's or Master's degree using English as the sole medium of instruction or as one of the media of instruction.
Chinese Language (Only applicable for Chinese Studies programmes)
In addition to the academic requirements and English requirement*, an applicant is also required to possess any one of the following:
(a) a credit in SPM Chinese Language;
(b) a credit in O level Chinese Language;
(c) a credit in UEC Chinese Language Examination;
(d) a pass in STPM Chinese Language;
(e) minimum grade A (Level 8) in Chinese Proficiency Test: HSK (The Intermediate Certificate);
(f) minimum level 5 in Test Of Proficiency- Huayu: TOP (Advanced level);
(g) Level 5 (minimum 210 marks, maximum 300 out of 300 marks) in China's New Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (New HSK)/ New Chinese Proficiency Test (from 2010 onwards);
(h) Level 5 in Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) (from 2013 onwards);
If the applicant has obtained the Bachelor's or Master's degree with Chinese as the sole medium of instruction, please provide the letter from the institution's Registrar as supporting document
*English language requirement only applicable for International applicant
The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. The above information serve as a guideline, readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research.