The Faculty of Engineering offers 38 research areas for the Master's by Thesis program. The duration of study is a minimum of 1½ years (3 semesters) and a maximum of 3 years (6 semesters). More information can be obtained by downloading the Research Master's brochure. Click here to apply.
This research Master's program has been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation Certificate.
Entry requirement :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 3.000 or equivalent; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a CGPA of 2.750–2.999 or equivalent and at least one (1) year of relevant working experience; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a CGPA of 2.500–2.749 and at least three (3) years of relevant working experience, subject to passing an internal assessment; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a CGPA of 2.00–2.499 and at least five (5) years of relevant working experience, subject to passing an internal assessment; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in any related field of Science or Technology with a minimum CGPA of 3.250 or equivalent, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in any related field of Science or Technology with a minimum CGPA of 3.000 and at least one (1) year of relevant working experience, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in any related field of Science or Technology with a CGPA of 2.75–2.99 and at least five (5) years of relevant working experience, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in any related field of Science or Technology with a CGPA of 2.500–2.749 and at least ten (10) years of relevant working experience, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in any related field of Science or Technology with a CGPA of 2.00–2.498 and at least fifteen (15) years of relevant working experience, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master’s level (APEL T-7); or
- Other qualifications recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
Faculty of Engineering offered 38 research areas for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme with Thesis. PhD generally takes at least 2 years (4 semesters) and maximum of 5 years (10 semesters) to complete. Click here for details of Programme by Research. How to apply.
All our PhD programs (by research) are accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation Certificate.
Entry requirement :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 3.750, subject to passing an internal assessment; or
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (with thesis); or
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (with thesis and coursework) with a minimum CGPA of 3.000; or
- Master’s Degree in Engineering without thesis (coursework) with a minimum CGPA of 3.250; or
- Master’s Degree in Engineering without thesis (coursework) with a minimum CGPA of 3.000 and at least three (3) years of relevant working experience; or
- Master’s Degree in Science (with thesis and coursework) with a minimum CGPA of 3.250, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Master’s Degree in Science without thesis (coursework) with a minimum CGPA of 3.500, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Master’s Degree in Science without thesis (coursework) with a minimum CGPA of 3.250 and at least three (3) years of relevant working experience, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Master’s Degree in Science without thesis (coursework) with a minimum CGPA of 3.000 and at least five (5) years of relevant working experience, subject to completion of relevant prerequisite courses and passing an internal assessment; or
- Pass the APEL.A assessment for Doctoral level (APEL T-8); or
- Other qualifications recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
Research Areas List
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
AGRICULTURAL MECHANISATION AND AUTOMATION
AGRICULTURAL PROCESS ENGINEERING
AGRICULTURAL WASTE ENGINEERING
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
COMPUTER AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
FARM STRUCTURES
FOOD ENGINEERING
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
GEOSPATIAL ENGINEERING
GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PACKAGING ENGINEERING
PHOTONICS ENGINEERING
PROCESS SAFETY AND RELIABILITY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
REMOTE SENSING
ROBOTIC AND AUTOMATION ENGINEERING
SAFETY, HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SIGNAL PROCESSING
SOIL AND WATER ENGINEERING
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS ENGINEERING
SHARED FIELDS OF STUDY
COMPUTER NETWORKS
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
More information for prospective student
https://sgs.upm.edu.my/prospective_students-2964
