
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.
Programs | National Education Code (NEC) |
Specializations |
Master of Science (Research Mode) | 0530 |
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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.
Programmes | Full Time | ย Part Time |
Master of Scienceย | 4 โ 6 semestersย | 6 – 8 semesters |
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Intake
All Masters candidates by research can register at any time throughout the year. ย
Fees
LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL | Registration | 1ST SEMESTER | SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | TOTAL FEES | ย |
(Registration, Service Activity & Tuition Fees) | (Service Activity & Tuition Fees) | (MIN SEM) | MIN SEM | ||
Local | RM 1, 010 | RM 4, 155 | RM 3, 145 | RM 7, 300 | 4 |
International | RM 1, 410 | RM 7, 225 | RM 7, 225 | RM 30, 310 | 4 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- 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.
- 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.
- Payment from overseas need to be done using FLYWIRE payment gateway. Tuition fees are to be made in Ringgit Malaysia only.
- 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.
- 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.
- Registration fee is non-refundable.
- Visa and Personal bond payment varies according to country of origin. Kindly visitย UKMShapeย 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
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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. ย
- Research Methodology Course (ZFSS 6014 )
- Research Proposal Presentation
- Workshop and Colloquium
- Journal Publication
- Thesis
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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:
- Students must observe strict confidentiality in all aspects relating to research activities, research methodology course and workshop.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
Programs | National Education Code (NEC) |
Specializations |
Master in Climate Change (Coursework) | 0521 |
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- Course mode: Full time
- Course delivery method
- Medium language: English
- Blended Learning: Physical and virtual lectures, tutorials, practical work, visiting of sites
- Online: UKMFolio, Online meeting platforms
Programmes | Full Time | ย Part Time |
Master of Scienceย | 2 โ 4 semestersย | None |
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Intake
Master by coursework enrollment is in March/April 2023 ย
Fees
LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL | Registration | 1ST SEMESTER | SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | TOTAL FEES | ย |
(Registration, Service Activity & Tuition Fees) | (Service Activity & Tuition Fees) | (MIN SEM) | MIN SEM | ||
Local | RM 1, 010 | RM 9, 515 | RM 8, 505 | RM 18, 020 | 2 |
International | RM 1, 410 | RM 18, 740 | RM 17, 330 | RM 36, 070 | 2 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- 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.
- 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.
- Payment from overseas need to be done using FLYWIRE payment gateway. Tuition fees are to be made in Ringgit Malaysia only.
- 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.
- 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.
- Registration fee is non-refundable.
- Visa and Personal bond payment varies according to country of origin. Kindly visitย UKMShapeย website for more information.
Academic Qualification
- Bachelorโs Degree, CGPA โฅ 2.50
- Bachelorโs Degree, CGPA โค 2.50, but with 5 years related working experience
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English Proficiency (Foreign Enrollments)
Not required for:
- Citizens of countries with English language as official language (Native Speakers)
- Graduated from academic institutions using English as medium of instruction
None native speaking candidates are required to produce minimum test score from recognized language standards
- IELTS โฅ Band 5.0
- TOEFL โฅ 60 (iBT)
- CEFR โฅ Mid B2
- MUET โฅ Band 3
Candidates who do not meet minimum English language requirements:
- Attend university level English Preparation Course for maximum 2 years
- Candidates that attended third party English Preparation Course, should sit for either:
- Malaysia university English Test (MUET); or
- Exams recognized by The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
- Achieve at least a final CGPA of 3.00; and
- Complete the number of credits prescribed by the programme; and
- Fulfil the Bahasa Melayu proficiency requirement for international students as prescribed by the University; and
- Students are expected to be professional during their time at IPI and adhere to rules and cultural norms of UKM and in Malaysia.
- Be recommended by the Graduate Examination Committee for Senate approval; and
- Have returned all property of the University; and
- Have settled debts and made all payments prescribed by the University.
Students are required to attend teaching/learning sessions which includes:
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Programme Courses
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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.
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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.
Programs | National Education Code (NEC) |
Specializations |
Doctor of Philosophy (Research Mode) | 0530 |
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Programmes | Full Time | ย Part Time |
Doctor of Philosophyย | 6 โ 12 semestersย | 8 โ 14 semesters |
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Intake
All PhD candidates by research can register at any time throughout the year. ย
Fees
LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL | Registration | 1ST SEMESTER | SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | TOTAL FEES | ย |
(Registration, Service Activity & Tuition Fees) | (Service Activity & Tuition Fees) | (MIN SEM) | MIN SEM | ||
Local | RM 1, 010 | RM 4, 190 | RM 3, 180 | RM 20, 900 | 6 |
International | RM 1, 710 | RM 9, 050 | RM 9, 050 | RM 56, 010 | 6 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- 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.
- 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.
- Payment from overseas need to be done using FLYWIRE payment gateway. Tuition fees are to be made in Ringgit Malaysia only.
- 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.
- 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.
- Registration fee is non-refundable.
- Visa and Personal bond payment varies according to country of origin. Kindly visitย UKMShapeย website for more information.
Academic Qualification
- A Masterโs degree in relevant areasย which are recognised by the Senate;ย or
- Other related qualifications which are recognised by the Senate as equivalent; or
- (Fast Track Route) Bachelorโs Degree (honour) with First Class Honour (CGPA: above 3.67), or equivalent recognition from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, or other Institute of Higher Learnings recognised by the MQA, or other equivalent international standardizing bodies; or
- Masterโs programme at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and being recommended by the Graduate Studies Committee and the relevant faculty for conversion to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme with the approval of Senate.
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
- Research Methodology Course (ZFDS 8014)
- Research Proposal Presentation
- Workshop and Colloquium
- Journal Publication
- Thesis
- 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 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).
- Students must observe strict confidentiality in all aspects relating to research activities, research methodology course and workshop.
- 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.
- 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.
- Students are expected to be professional during their time at IPI and adhere to rules and cultural norms of UKM and in Malaysia.
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IPI Research Colloquium
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IPI Seminar Series and Workshops
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Orientation Briefing
Kalendar Akademik Semester 2 | Semester 2 Academic Calendarย | English & Malay |
Kalendar Akademik 2024/2025 | Academic Calendar | English & Malay |
Peraturan-peraturan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Pengajian Siswazah) (2021) | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Rules and Regulations (Postgraduate Studies)ย | Englishย /ย Malay |
Panduan Siswazah IPI | Postgraduate Programme Guidebook | English |
Garis Panduan Penyeliaan Pelajar Siswazah (2021) | Guidelines for Postgraduate Studentsโ Supervision | Malay |
Garis Panduan Aduan Salah Laku Pengajian Siswazah | Guidelines for Complaints of Misconduct in Graduate Studies | Malay |
Garis Panduan Pengendalian Peperiksaan Lisan Disertasi/Tesis | Guidelines for Conducting Oral Examination for Dissertation/Thesis (2021) | English / Malay |
Governans Siswazah IPI 2024 | Malay |
Brosur Kerja Kursus IPI 2025 | Brochure IPI Coursework 2025 |
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Brosur Penyelidikan IPI 2025 | Brochure IPI Research 2025 | English |
Kursus Program Kerja Kursus IPI (Okt 2025)/ Courses in IPI Coursework (Oct 2025) | Bilingual |
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