POSTGRADUATE AT A GLANCE

Thinking about postgraduate study in Uniten? Here's what you should know…

If you are finishing your bachelor’s degree,how would you know if undertaking a postgraduate study in Uniten is the next step for you? Postgraduate study may mean sacrificing some time, money and lifestyle, but it can undeniably be a worthwhile investment in the long run. 

COGS is the main college that manages Postgraduate Programmes for UNITEN.

LETS START THE JOURNEY

 

 

Step 1: Decide your structure whether by coursework or by research programme?

Usually there are 3 type of structure of programme in postgraduate known as 

Structure A : Full Research programme 

Known as full research programme, students enrolled into this type of programme will be required to do Research with the help and assistance/guidance of a supervisor. So what is a research and how is the structure of studies? Want to know more CLICK HERE

Structure B: Mix Mode Programme Structure

Known as Mix Mode Programme, students enrolled into this type of programme will be required to do Research with the help and assistance/guidance of a supervisor and also attend and pass subjects. The division between Research and Coursework is 50-50.Why would I want to do Structure B? CLICK HERE

Structure C: Course Work Programme 

Known as Course Work Programme, students enrolled into this type of programme will be required to do a small project with the help and assistance/guidance of a supervisor and also attend and pass subjects. The division between Project and Coursework is 90-10. Interested? CLICK HERE

 

COGS collaborates with 3 main colleagues to manage Postgraduate Programmes for UNITEN which are as follows: 

• College of Engineering
• College of Computer Science and Information Technology
• College of Business Management and Accounting

Engineering

By Research

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Science
Master of Electrical Engineering (By research) 
Master of Mechanical Engineering (By research) 
Master of Civil Engineering (By research)
Master of Industrial Science (By research)

By Coursework
Master of Electrical Engineering (By coursework & research)    
Master of Structural Engineering (By coursework & project) Master of Communications and Systems Engineering (By coursework & project) 
                        

Information Technology By Research Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Communication Technology Master of Information Technology (By research) By Coursework Master of Information Technology (By coursework & research) Master of Software Engineering (By coursework & research)   Business By Research Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management Master of Science in Management (By research) Master of Science in Accounting (By research) Master of Science in Finance (By research) By Coursework Master of Business Administration (By coursework & project) Master in Engineering Management (By coursework & project)   Step 2: Decided? Now lets check the entry requirement. CLICK HERE to check the entry requirements for the programme you have chosen and make sure your qualifications completes the requirement.   Important Notes FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The validity period for requirement should not be more than two (2) years.  TOEFL ITP is not an acceptable alternative ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Local and foreign students who hold degrees from institutions with non-English medium will be required to have proficiency in written and spoken English in one of the following: You must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL) or its equivalent  as follows: with score of 6.0 (IELTS) or 600 (TOEFL) or its equivalent for computing or business studies with score of 5.0 (IELTS) or 500 (TOEFL)  or its equivalent for engineering studies This requirement is waived if you:- are a native of an English speaking country, or have obtained your Bachelor and other relevant degree from an institution whereby all courses are fully conducted  in English; or have completed your studies in Malaysia subject to clause (b) and intend to pursue a higher degree.     Step 3: Lets see the fees structure and available financial assistance   Funding For Postgraduate Study This is one of the most important issue to consider: How to pay your way through your postgraduate studies? Scholarships, fellowships and grants are the most sought financial aids by postgraduate students. These funding do not need to be repaid, provided the recipients conform to all the terms and conditions applied by the respective financial aid scheme.  Your first step before deciding which scholarship to take is to find out how much you are expected to pay for your tuition fees.   1. Help From The University : YAYASAN TENAGA NASIONAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT SCHEME  (IRMC UNITEN) 2. Help From The Government :  MyBrain15 National Science Fund (NSF) PTPTN   Step 4: Great! Now you are in the final stage. Lets apply online! Here is the link to the admissions portal : Admissions  All completed application form must be accompanied by: A non-refundable application processing fee of RM30 for local students and RM120 or USD30 for international students, in the form of a bank draft made payable to "Universiti Tenaga Nasional Sdn. Bhd.". Four copies of non-returnable passport-size colored photographs of applicant. For local students - attach a certified true copy of Identity Card. For International students - attach three copies each of all marked/stamped passport pages including blank pages. Certified true copies of all relevant result transcripts/ academic certificates. (All transcripts must be certified and translated into English, if original transcripts are not in English /Malay). For PhD and Masters programme by research, please attach your research proposal. All applications for Postgraduate programmes, in addition to the above, require recommendations from two referees (preferably academic referees). The referee form will be emailed directly to the referees (suggested by the applicant). Please ensure that the referees fill the form and email it back to the college of graduate studies within 7 days.     METHOD OF PAYMENT:  International Application (RM120) – Please contact (FinanceHelpdesk@uniten.edu.my) Local Application (RM30) can be paid through several method as stated below: - Bank Islam (M) Bhd. Counter and Bank Islam Online Banking (Bill Presentment). Please write Application Online ID in the Bill Payment Slip and select payment type (processing fees/BMK/Registration Fee etc.) Cash & Credit Card through UNITEN Customer Centre (UCC) - Time: 8.30 am – 4.00 pm Fri: 8.30 am – 12.00 noon, 3.00pm – 4.00pm (Working days only) Online banking – Maybank2u.com.my (Bill Payment – Universiti Tenaga Nasional)     Administrative Officers:-  Wan Noor Syadiana Bt Wan Shamsul Anuar (Enrolment Unit, Registrar Office) E-mail: Syadiana@uniten.edu.my Tel: +603 8921 2020 [Call: +603 8921 2020] ext: 2144 Noraida Bt Mohammad Anuar (College of Graduate Studies) E-mail: Noraida@uniten.edu.my Tel: +603 8921 2020 [Call: +603 8921 2020] ext: 7301   START APPLY HERE   and WELCOME TO UNITEN.....               "IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT                 IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN BECOME IT"                                           -William Arthur Word