Postgraduate

Be at the forefront of innovation. Our postgraduate programmes not only prepare you for careers advancement, but also equip you with the skills and knowledge to change lives.

UUM postgraduate programmes are offered by three graduate schools namely; the Awang Had Salleh Graduate School of Arts & Sciences(AHSGS),  Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB), Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government (GSGSG) and the Postgraduate Studies Unit, UUM College of Business (COB). Three modes of study are available depending on the programme's structure; coursework, research and mixed mode (coursework and dissertation).

MASTER PROGRAMME (BY COURSEWORK / MIXED MODE)

Applicants for a Master’s programme at UUM must possess:

1. a bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or
2. a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant work experience; or
3. a diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience,  35 years or older and passed APEL assessment (level 7); or
4. any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and
5. fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate. 

MASTER PROGRAMME (BY RESEARCH)

Applicants for master’s programme by research must possess:

1. a bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or
2. a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant work experience; or
3.  any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and
4.  fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate.

All International postgraduate students should meet any one of the following English Language requirements set by the University before they are accepted for admission. 

For direct admission, International Postgraduate Students must have obtained one of the following: 

1. TOEFL Score of 550 and above in the Paper Based Test
2. IELTS of Band 6.0 and above
3. MUET of Band 4.0 and above
4. Cambridge English Advanced Test score of 169 and above
5. Pearson Test of English Academic score of 50 and above

Exemption for meeting the above English Language requirement are given to candidates with any of the following qualifications: 

1. Obtain a degree from any institutions with English language Education System
2. Obtain a degree from any Public University in Malaysia with English as a language of instruction
3. Obtain a degree from any Private University or College University in Malaysia that are listed in Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR)

Students who do not meet any of the above English language requirement will not be allowed to register for courses or continue with their programme of study. They may attend the Intensive Language Course for International Students that will prepare and assist them for their MUET examination.

Intensive English Language Course for International Students

1. The Intensive English Language Course for International Students is a course designed especially for international candidates who have not demonstrated an acceptable level of English language proficiency upon entrance into the University.
2. Students who do not fulfil the English Language requirement within the duration of the validity of their student visa, which is for one (1) year will cause the offer to be withdrawn and be terminated from the university.