IPI offers two (2) years for master and four (4) years for PhD targeted to students who are interested in doing space, geospatial, and climate change research. IPI attracts international students and conducts the program in English and/or Bahasa Melayu.

The Master (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in IPI are developed and guided by research fellows and professors at IPI. The program begins with a one (1) week orientation course in which students will be trained to become familiar with basic research practices and ethics. This course comprises thesis writing skills, publication ethics, and UKM regulations.

This program is offered either as part-time and full-time. All intellectual properties developed and collected at IPI belong to UKM. Therefore, all registered students are required to sign a confidential disclosure and limited use agreement.

Intake

All Masters candidates by research can register at any time throughout the year.

Fees

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Total fees above are approximated figures and only serve as a guideline. Total fees for the entire study may vary depending on the number of semesters registered.
2. All fees are payable in advance. Full settlement of the first semester fee is required upon enrolment. Subsequently, full settlement of fees is to be made before the commencement of each semester.
3. Payment from overseas need to be done using FLYWIRE payment gateway. Tuition fees are to be made in Ringgit Malaysia only.
4. Any shortfall arising from foreign currency exchange transactions to Ringgit Malaysia and bank charges will be borne by the student while any surplus will be reflected as excess payment in the student's account.
5. This fee scheduled is subject to review accordingly. The University reserves the right to make the necessary changes deemed fit. While all changes are usually communicated on a best effort basis, the University reserves the right to amend the fee schedule without prior notice.
6. Registration fee is non-refundable.
7. Visa and Personal bond payment varies according to country of origin. Kindly visit UKMShape website for more information.

Academic Qualification

• An Honour's degree or its equivalent in relevant areas which are recognised by the Senate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 and above; or
• An Honour's degree or its equivalent in relevant areas with a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.75 (or equivalent) will be accepted after passing internal evaluation; or
• An Honour's degree or its equivalent in relevant areas with a CGPA less than 2.50 (or equivalent) with more than 5 years of related industrial experience, will be accepted after passing internal evaluation

English Proficiency

International students are required to obtain a minimum English Language test score as a prerequisite for entry into graduate programmes at UKM:

• IELTS : Minimum Band 6.0
• TOEFL : Minimum 60 (iBT) or 550 (PBT)
• CEFR : Level Mid B2
• MUET : Minimum Band 4

In special cases, in case both both requirements were not met, students will be required to attend and pass the English Placement Test (EPT) conducted by Centre for Graduate Management, PPS, UKM. Those who do not pass the EPT then must take and pass the English Module UKM for one semester before graduating.

1. Research Methodology Course (ZFSS 6014 )
2. Research Proposal Presentation
3. Workshop and Colloquium
4. Journal Publication
5. Thesis
6. Elective Course  : Click to check courses

Requirements for graduate

Student would have to defend their thesis for graduation via a final viva examination
The requirements for this are the following:

Requirements Overview

• Complete 6 credit hours of courses including 4 hours Research Methodology course + 2 hours elective course related to study.
• For international students: Pass in Bahasa Melayu 3 hours audit course (LMCM1083/LMCM1093).

General

Unless stipulated otherwise, the following general rules apply:

1. Students must observe strict confidentiality in all aspects relating to research activities, research methodology course and workshop.
2. Students can only be excused from daily research activities, research methodology course and workshop by obtaining prior permission from their respective supervisor/ person in-charge.
3. Students whose unsatisfactory performance during the course may be required to attend for an additional evaluation before an award of their Masters/Phd is made.
4. Students are expected to be professional during their time at IPI and adhere to rules and cultural norms of UKM and in Malaysia.

Journal Publications as a Condition for Graduation

Candidates are required to publish at least 1 (for Masters) and 2 papers (for PhD), in an indexed journal of WoS as a requirement to graduate.

Students are required to attend teaching/learning sessions which includes:

• IPI Research Colloquium

The colloquium gives the opportunity for students to present their current research progress in a power point. The colloquium is held once a year.

• IPI Seminar Series and Workshops

The goal of the Seminars is for research fellows, students and research officer to share their recent research findings or anything related to their research in a general manner. The content of the talk may include theories, research findings, progress report, or networking activities. Public Lectures are usually done by visiting researchers. These activities are opened to all the UKM students, research assistants, laboratory assistants, science officers, research officers, fellow researchers, professors.

• Orientation Briefing

All Master and PhD candidates are required to attend an orientation briefing organized by IPI during the 1st year of registration. The briefing aims to introduce graduate students to basic laboratory SOP, rules and regulations.