ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Research Mode)

Applicants for graduate programmes by research at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) must fulfil the following requirements. 

 

 

Doctoral Programme

Applicants for PhD by Research must fulfill the following requirements:

 

  1. A master’s degree in the field or related fields to the programme from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or
  2. Other qualifications that are recognised by the Senate and/ or Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) as equivalent to a master’s degree.
  3. Applicants without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate. 

 

* For Doctoral Programme in Computer Science

A master’s degree or equivalent and candidates must have completed at least one (1) of their earlier degrees (Master or Bachelor) in Computing or related to computing.

 

* For direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a Doctoral degree

Applicants must fulfil all the following requirements:

 

  1. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with f irst-class grading or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or
  2. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent qualification with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate;
  3. Rigorous internal assessment from the FCA; and
  4. Approval from Senate.

 

 

 

Master Programme

Applicants for Master’s by Research must fulfill the following requirements:

 

  1. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields to the programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the UPNM Senate; or
  2. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent to the programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  3. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent to the programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
  4. Applicants without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on Clause (1), Clause (2) and Clause (3) of the above; or
  5. Qualification obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A Certificate (APEL T-7) and with working experience in the field or related to the programme.

 

* For Master Programme in Computer Science

Admission Requirements for Master Programme in Computer Science:

 

  1. A bachelor’s degree in computing or in science and technology or related to computing with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent qualification from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or
  2. A bachelor’s degree in computing or in science and technology or related to computing or equivalent qualification with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and not meeting a CGPA of 3.00 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  3. A bachelor’s degree in computing or in science and technology or related to computing or equivalent qualification not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in any relevant field.
  4. Applicants without a qualification in the related f ields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on Clause (1), Clause (2) and Clause (3) of the above; or
  5. Qualification obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A Certificate (APEL T-7)1 and with working experience in the field or related to the programme.

 

 

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Coursework Mode) 

Applicants for Master’s Degree Programme by Coursework must fulfill the following requirements:

 

  1. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related field or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or
  2. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related field or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  3. Candidate without a qualification in the related field or working experience in the relevant field must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the University and meet the minimum CGPA based on Clause (1) and/or (2) of the above; or
  4. Other qualifications recognised by the Senate that are obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) - Level 7 (APEL T-7).

 

* For Master Programme in Computer Science

Admission Requirements for Master Programme in Computer Science:

 

  1. A bachelor’s degree in Computing or in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent qualification from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or
  2. A bachelor’s degree in Computing or in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  3. A bachelor’s degree in Computing or in the field or related fields or equivalent with a CGPA less than 2.50 or equivalent from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in any relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; or
  4. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on Clause (1) and/or (2) and/or (3) of the above.
  5. Other qualifications recognised by the Senate that are obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A Certificate APEL T-7)