UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA · MALAYSIA
Postgraduate Programmes
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
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Duration
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IELTS
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Master's
Level
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) offers a diverse range of postgraduate programmes designed to advance your career and equip you with essential skills and knowledge. These programmes are managed by several graduate schools, including the Awang Had Salleh Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business, and Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government, along with the Postgraduate Studies Unit at UUM College of Business. Study modes include coursework, research, and a mixed mode combining coursework and a dissertation.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the English language requirements for postgraduate programmes?
- International students generally need an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher, or a TOEFL iBT score of 46 or higher. Students who meet certain scores will attend an Academic English Language Enhancement course, while those not meeting requirements may attend an English Preparatory Course (EPC).
- Are there exemptions for the English language proficiency requirement?
- Yes, exemptions are granted if you hold a degree from an institution with an English language education system, a Malaysian Public University where English is the medium of instruction, or a listed Malaysian Private University/College University in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR).
- What academic qualifications are needed for admission?
- Applicants typically need a Bachelor's degree with Honours and a CGPA of at least 2.75 from UUM or a recognized institution. A Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 may be considered with relevant work experience.
- What study modes are available for postgraduate programmes?
- UUM offers postgraduate programmes through coursework, research, or a mixed mode which combines coursework and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree with HonoursCGPA of at least 2.75 (from UUM or recognized institutions)
Bachelor's degreeCGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 with relevant work experience (from UUM or recognized institutions)
DiplomaFrom a recognized institution, with at least 10 years of relevant work experience, applicant must be 35 years or older, and pass APEL assessment (level 7)
Equivalent qualificationsAny other equivalent qualifications recognized by the University Senate
IELTS5.5 (with requirement to attend Academic English Language Enhancement)
TOEFL46-59 (Internet Based Test, with requirement to attend Academic English Language Enhancement)
Cambridge English Advanced160-168 (with requirement to attend Academic English Language Enhancement)
Pearson Test of English Academic51-58 (with requirement to attend Academic English Language Enhancement)
Linguaskill Online160-168 (with requirement to attend Academic English Language Enhancement)
Occupational English Test (OET)200-249 (with requirement to attend Academic English Language Enhancement)
IELTS6.0 and above (without requirement for Academic English Language Enhancement)
TOEFL60 and above (Internet Based Test, without requirement for Academic English Language Enhancement)
MUETBand 4.0 and above (without requirement for Academic English Language Enhancement)
Cambridge English Advanced169 and above (without requirement for Academic English Language Enhancement)
Pearson Test of English Academic59 and above (without requirement for Academic English Language Enhancement)
Linguaskill Online169 and above (without requirement for Academic English Language Enhancement)
Occupational English Test (OET)250 and above (without requirement for Academic English Language Enhancement)
Exemptions are granted for candidates who have obtained a degree from an institution with an English language education system, a degree from a Malaysian Public University where English is the medium of instruction, or a degree from a listed Malaysian Private University or College University in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR). Students not meeting the English requirements may attend the English Preparatory Course (EPC). For programmes offered by OYAGSB and UUM COB, specific English requirements apply (refer to 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.1.4 and 3.2).
Fees
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Accreditation
MQA's Programme Standards are mentioned in relation to English language requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What are the English language requirements for postgraduate programmes?
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International students generally need an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher, or a TOEFL iBT score of 46 or higher. Students who meet certain scores will attend an Academic English Language Enhancement course, while those not meeting requirements may attend an English Preparatory Course (EPC).
Are there exemptions for the English language proficiency requirement?
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Yes, exemptions are granted if you hold a degree from an institution with an English language education system, a Malaysian Public University where English is the medium of instruction, or a listed Malaysian Private University/College University in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR).
What academic qualifications are needed for admission?
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Applicants typically need a Bachelor's degree with Honours and a CGPA of at least 2.75 from UUM or a recognized institution. A Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 may be considered with relevant work experience.
What study modes are available for postgraduate programmes?
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UUM offers postgraduate programmes through coursework, research, or a mixed mode which combines coursework and a dissertation.