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	Space Science Climate Change Science Geospatial

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	Part Time
Master of Science	4 – 6 semesters	6 – 8 semesters

 

Intake

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

Fees

LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL	Registration	1ST SEMESTER	SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER	TOTAL FEES
		(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

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

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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:

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.

Master in Climate Change Coursework is one of its kind programme in this country focusing on raising the awareness of climate change and its impact on local and global scales. We are committed to improve the knowledge of graduates with the latest and state of the art tools in measuring, analyzing and predicting climate change that can aid in mitigation and policy making. Government agencies, private entities, consultation firms are welcomed to join us!

Programs	National Education Code (NEC)	Specializations
Master in Climate Change (Coursework)	0521	Environmental Science

• 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	Part Time
Master of Science	2 – 4 semesters	None

 

Intake

Master by coursework enrollment is in March/April 2023  

Fees

LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL	Registration	1ST SEMESTER	SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER	TOTAL FEES
		(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

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

• Bachelor’s Degree, CGPA ≥ 2.50
• Bachelor’s Degree, CGPA ≤ 2.50, but with 5 years related working experience

 

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 ≥ Band 5.0
• TOEFL ≥ 60 (iBT)
• CEFR ≥ Mid B2
• MUET ≥ 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)

Requirements for Degree Conferment

1. Achieve at least a final CGPA of 3.00; and
2. Complete the number of credits prescribed by the programme; and
3. Fulfil the Bahasa Melayu proficiency requirement for international students as prescribed by the University; and

  Other Requirements

1. Students are expected to be professional during their time at IPI and adhere to rules and cultural norms of UKM and in Malaysia.
2. Be recommended by the Graduate Examination Committee for Senate approval; and
3. Have returned all property of the University; and
4. Have settled debts and made all payments prescribed by the University.

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

• Programme Courses

Core
Research Methodology	Emission Measurement and Monitoring
Climate Science and Prediction	Research Project (1 & 2)
Remote Sensing and Global Climate Change	Climate Change Excursion
Climate Change Economics and Policy	GIS Analysis in Climate Change
Elective
Land Use and Climate Change	Introduction to Space Physics
Satellite – Based Applications on Climate Change	Ionosphere and Communication in Climate Change

 

• 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.

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
Doctor of Philosophy (Research Mode)	0530	Space Science Climate Change Science Geospatial

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	Part Time
Doctor of Philosophy	6 – 12 semesters	8 – 14 semesters

 

Intake

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

Fees

LOCAL/ INTERNATIONAL	Registration	1ST SEMESTER	SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER	TOTAL FEES
		(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

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

• A Master’s degree in relevant areas which are recognised by the Senate; or
• Other related qualifications which are recognised by the Senate as equivalent; or
• (Fast Track Route) Bachelor’s 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
• Master’s 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

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 (ZFDS 8014)
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 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).

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.