..PROSPECTIVE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 

Important Notice for International Candidates

PKP would like to inform all prospective international candidates that programmes offred through PKP are mostly in the Executive mode; i.e classes are conducted either during the weekends or after office hours to enable candidates to work and study simultaneously.
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Minimum Entry Requirements
Entry requirement varies from programm to programme. Please refer to the programme prospectus for details of entry requirement for each programme. General entry requirement for most programmes are as follows:
Bachelors' Degrees
 
All undergraduate programmes offered through PKP UKM are not opened to international students
Postgraduate Diplomas
 
Bachelor's degree relevant to the programme applied with a minimum of 3 years working experience; or
 
Relevant Diploma recognised by Malaysian Accrediation Board ot its equivalence with aminimum of 8 years working experience in related fields
Masters Degree
 
Bachelor's degree relevant to the programme applied with a minimum of 3 years working experience in related fields
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Additinal Requirement
International (non-Malaysian) candidates intending to enroll in UKM programmes are required to attsain a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL and a band 5 for IELTS as a prerequisites. However, scores may vary depending on individual faculty's requirements. Please refer to the programme leaflets for details.
All non-Malaysian candidates are required to complete two courses of " Bahasa Melayu For Academic Purposes " which will be organised by other organizations which are recognized by the university.
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Monthly Expenses
The basic monthly expenses for International candidates attending full time post graduate programmes at UKM are approximately US$400 per person. This amount is exclusive of the tuition fee but includes an estimate of accommodation in the campus or within the campus area., trasportation as well as such personal items as clothes, laundry and incidental expenditures.
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Language Proficiency
English is in general the medium of instruction for postgraduate programmes. International candidates are advised to undertake (Bahasa Melayu Proficiency courses) prior to commencing on their academic programme via PKP UKM to develop and/or to enhance their competency in using the language. International candidates pursuing postgraduate programmes are required to complete two courses (totaling 4 units) in bahsa Melayu, which will be organised by the University. Exemptions may be awarded to candidates who have undergone similar courses in Bahasa Melayu organised by other organisations which are recognised by the university.
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Immigration Procedures
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia " The Immigration Department of Malaysia has hassle-free immigration procedures for international students to gain entry into Malaysia. It is relatively simple and easy to obtain a visa and a student pass for the pursuit of full-time higher education in Malaysia. On top of that, you can bring along your spouse or family members to stay with you while you are studying here"
PKP UKM reserves the right not to accept applications from international candidates without clear proff of the following:-
having high commitment and readiness to pursue postgraduate studies in UKM;
having sufficient financial resources to support candidates throughout the study duration in UKM;
in good health and of good character with the genuine intention of entering Malaysia solely for study purposes and intend to leave Malaysia upon completion of your studies.