UTHM Malaysia

Entry Requirement of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Technology in UTHM Malaysia Malaysia

Admission requirements:
Doctor of philosophy
• Applicant must have a Master’s Degree from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
(UTHM) or any other higher learning institution recognized by the Senate;
• First class Bachelor graduates (CGPA 3.67/4.00) and above may apply for Fast Track
PhD (terms and condition apply)
Doctor of philosophy (fast track)
• Applicants must possess a Bachelor Degree with Honors from Universiti Tun Hussein
Onn Malaysia (UTHM) or any other higher learning institution recognized by the Senate
with CGPA 3.67/4.00 and above.
• Applicants shall be called for an interview prior being offered a place in UTHM
postgraduate program. The interview panel members include TWO (2) representative
from the respective faculty, ONE (1) representative from UTHM Centre for Graduate
Studies and ONE (1) UTHM Senate member.
• Applicants who complies with the interview requirements shall be offered a place in
UTHM Doctor of Philosophy (Fast Track) program.
• Applicants who do not meet or satisfy the interview requirements shall be offered a
place in UTHM Master Program (by research).
Minimum English requirements;
• Applicants should fulfill the minimum English proficiency level of either:
− IELTS (academic overall band score); 5.0 /
− Overall TOEFL score (TOEFL paper based; 500 or TOEFL iBT; 60) /
− MUET; Band 3
• Applicants who fulfill the academic qualification from Institution of higher learning
throughout Malaysia that is recognized by the Senate are eligible to apply for
exemption from the English language requirements
• Applicants who do not fulfill the minimum English language requirement but graduated
from universities listed as the English Speaking Countries are eligible to apply for
exemption from the English language requirements.