Programs	National Education Code (NEC)	Specializations
Master of Science (Research Mode)	440	Space Science Astronautic Space Management and Policy Climate Change Science Climate Change and Social Science Climate Change Policy Geospatial Analysis
Doctor of Philosophy (Research Mode)	440	Space Science Astronautic Space Management and Policy Climate Change Science Climate Change and Social Science Climate Change Policy Geospatial Analysis

 

1. Research Methodology Course (ZFRI 6014)
2. Research Proposal Presentation
3. Workshop and Colloquium
4. Journal Publication
5. Thesis
6. Graduate Requirements

For MSc:

• • • 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).
    • 1 paper accepted for publication in WOS indexed journal.

For PhD:

• • • Complete 8 credit hours of courses including 4 hours Research Methodology course + 4 hours elective course related to study.
    • For international students: Pass in Bahasa Melayu 3 hours audit course(LMCM1083/LMCM1093).
    • 2 papers accepted for publication in WOS indexed journals.

7. Elective Course

Master by Research

A relevant Bachelor's Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent, as accepted by the Senate;

OR

A Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA between 2.50 and not reaching 2.75, or its equivalent, may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment;

OR

A relevant Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of less than 2.50 or it’s equivalent and a minimum of 5 years working experience in a related field, may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment;

AND

Overseas candidates must meet the English language requirements set by the Faculty and the University.

English Language Requirements

Overseas candidates must meet the following English language requirements:

IELTS: Achieve a Minimum Band Score of 6.0; OR

TOEFL: Achieve a minimum score of 60 (iBT); OR

TOEFL: Achieve a minimum score of 550 (PBT); OR

CEFR: Reached Mid Level B2; OR

MUET: Earned At Least Level 4 (Band 4); OR

Overseas students who do not meet the English language competency requirements can be given a Conditional Offer as follows:

a) students are allowed to follow the internal English Preparatory Course at UKM with a time limit of a maximum of two (2) years and subject to the regulations of the Malaysian Immigration Department in force;

AND

b) overseas students taking an internal English Preparatory Course must sit for the MUET examination or any examination aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by obtaining at least level 4 (Band 4) for MUET or CEFR Mid B2 to meet the English language competency requirements.

OR

The Faculty/Institute may grant exemptions to the conditions stated in sub-regulations 5 (1) and 5 (2) of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Graduate Studies) Regulations 2021 to:

Overseas students originating from countries that use English as the official language;

OR

Overseas students possess academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction and intend to further their studies to a higher level at UKM.

A Relevant Master's Degree received by the Senate;

OR

Other relevant qualifications accepted by the Senate as equivalent to a master’s degree;

OR

First Class Bachelor's Degree (Hons) (CGPA: 3.67 and above) or equivalent from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or another Institution of Higher Learning recognized by MQA or an equivalent international rating body (Fast Admission)

AND

Overseas candidates must meet the English language requirements set by the Faculty and the University.

English Language Requirements

Overseas candidates must meet the following English language requirements:

IELTS: Achieve a Minimum Band Score of 6.0; OR

TOEFL: Achieve a minimum score of 60 (iBT); OR

TOEFL: Achieve a minimum score of 550 (PBT); OR

CEFR: Reached Mid Level B2; OR

MUET: Earned At Least Level 4 (Band 4); OR

 

Overseas students who do not meet the English language competency requirements can be given a Conditional Offer as follows:

students are allowed to follow the internal English Preparatory Course at UKM with a time limit of a maximum of two (2) years and subject to the regulations of the Malaysian Immigration Department in force;

AND

Overseas students taking an internal English Preparatory Course must sit for the MUET examination or any examination that has aligned to The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by obtaining at least level 4 (Band 4) for MUET or CEFR Mid B2 to meet the English competency requirements.

OR

The Faculty/Institute may grant exemptions to the conditions stated in subregulations 5 (1) and 5 (2) of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Graduate Studies) Regulations 2021 to:

Overseas students originating from countries that use English as the official language;

OR

Overseas students possess academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction and intend to further their studies to a higher level at UKM.

Conditions of exchange from a master's program to a doctoral program

Students pursuing a Master of Science program under sub-regulation 6 (a) may apply for conversion from a master's program to a doctoral program, subject to the UKM (Graduate Studies) Regulations and additional conditions of the institute.

Programmes	Full Time	Part Time
Master of Science	4 – 6 semesters	6 - 8 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy	6 – 12 semesters	8 – 14 semesters

FULL TIME *	Registration	Service & Activity	Tuition Fees	1ST SEMESTER (Registration, Service Activity & Tuition Fees)	SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER (Service Activity & Tuition Fees)	TOTAL FEES (MIN SEM)
MASTER LOCAL   (FT-min 2 sem, PT-min 4 sem)
FULL RESEARCH & MIXED MODE PROGRAMS	1,010	845	2,300	4,155	3,145	7,300
MASTER INTERNATIONAL  (FT-min 2 sem, PT-min 4 sem)
FULL RESEARCH & MIXED MODE PROGRAMS	1,410	955	4,780	7,145	5,735	12,880
PHD LOCAL (FT-min 6 sem, PT-min 8 sem)
FULL RESEARCH & MIXED MODE PROGRAMS	1,010	745	2,435	4,190	3,180	20,090
PHD INTERNATIONAL (FT-min 6 sem, PT-min 8 sem)
FULL RESEARCH & MIXED MODE PROGRAMS	1,710	855	5,400	7,965	6,255	39,240

* Fees are subjected to change in the future

PART TIME *	Registration	Service & Activity	Tuition Fees	1ST SEMESTER (Registration, Service Activity & Tuition Fees)	SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER (Service Activity & Tuition Fees)	TOTAL FEES (MIN SEM)
MASTER LOCAL   (FT-min 2 sem, PT-min 4 sem)
FULL RESEARCH & MIXED MODE PROGRAMS	885	625	1,435	2,945	2,060	9,125
MASTER INTERNATIONAL  (FT-min 2 sem, PT-min 4 sem)
FULL RESEARCH & MIXED MODE PROGRAMS	1,285	685	2,800	4,770	3,485	15,225
PHD LOCAL (FT-min 6 sem, PT-min 8 sem)
FULL RESEARCH & MIXED MODE PROGRAMS	885	525	2,235	3,645	2,760	22,965

* Fees are subjected to change in the future