NEW ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PG STUDENTS NEW AND EXISTING BASED ON PROGRAMMES

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

EXCEPT for

ARABIC LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

BAHASA MELAYU REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 Ø  If deemed necessary by the department, a student pursuing a programme with English as a medium of instruction may be required to attain a minimum score in Arabic before being allowed to register for his research

Ø  If deemed necessary by the department, a student may be required to achieve satisfactory level of proficiency in any other language that is relevant to his research work before being allowed to register for his research

LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TEST

The English Placement Test (EPT)/Arabic Placement Test (APT) will be conducted during the first week of the orientation programme. Failure in attending this test might restrict you to successfully enroll as IIUM postgraduate students.

EXEMPTION FROM LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT/LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TEST

Ø  Exemption may be given to the following students:

o     English Language:

a. Students who have undertaken regular programmes of studies and graduated from universities that  use English as the medium of instruction in English-speaking countries (recognized by IIUM: United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, New Zealand and Canada); or

b. Who have graduated from IIUM in a programme with English as the medium of instruction.

o     Arabic Language:

a. Students who have undertaken regular programmes of studies and graduated from universities that use Arabic as the medium of instruction in Arabic-speaking countries (recognized by IIUM); or

b. Who have graduated from IIUM in a programme with Arabic as the medium of instruction.

SPECIAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMME

Ø  A student who does not achieve the required scores will have an option to enroll in a Special Language programme for Postgraduates for a maximum of two (2) years prior to his admission into Postgraduate programmes. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to register for any courses of the Postgraduate programme.

(Tuition and academic administrative fees for this programme will be charged accordingly)

VALIDITY OF THE OFFER OF ADMISSION

Ø  An offer of admission issued to an applicant who does not satisfy the conditions stipulated in the above table shall remain valid for a period of two (2) years. Failure to attain the required scores in TOEFL, IELTS, EPT or APT within the two (2) years shall result in the automatic withdrawal of the offer of admission.

The above language requirement applicable to all students (Malaysian or International)

ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AT THE INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IIUM)

Certification Letter duly signed by the Dean of CPS related to the above. (Certification Letter)

POSTGRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

IIUM Postgraduate Assistantships

 The Centre for Postgraduate Studies, IIUM offering a range of PG Assistantships to needy and excellent students in order to assist and encourage students to excel in their academic studies as well as serving the Ummah through supporting the students in developing their personal ability and academic qualifications.

Categories of the IIUM Postgraduate Assistantships:

There are four (4) types of assistantship that are to be offered to the postgraduate students:

• President’s Assistantship
• Rector’s  Assistantship
• Ummatic Assistantship
• Niche Area Assistantship

GENERAL INFORMATION

(Only PG student who has completed one semester is eligible to apply)

1.     Period of assistantship:

The Scholarships will be awarded to successful student for 1 year (Semester 1 & 2 ), however student may apply fresh application for the following semester if the student is not exceeded the normal study period.

2.     Signing of the assistantship agreement:

        The successful candidate is required to sign the agreement with the University (IIUM).

3.     Suspension of Scholarship

·            Student who have granted study leave / medical leave are not eligible for the assistantship for the period of the leave.

·            The assistantship will be suspended automatically if the students DO NOT obtain a CGPA or the Research Progress Report Rating Scale. As such, the students will be required to pay the fees during suspension period.

·            Students who register below the minimum credit hours required (< 9 Cr Hrs) will not receive the assistantship for that particular semester.

4.     Termination of assistantship:

The assistantship can be terminated by the University by giving 1 week notice to the student.

The University holds the right to terminate the assistantship, without any prior notice if the recipient:

1.         Is guilty of breaching the Students’ Discipline Rules 1984 ( amendment 2004); 

2.         Is found guilty of misconduct improper moral behaviors;

3.         Fails to maintain good academic performance;

4.         Is not allowed to continue his / her studies;

5.         Is not fulfill  / fails to complete his / her studies;

6.         Is certified to be medically unfit to continue his / her studies.

Amendments to the Rules and Regulations:

The Board of the IIUM Postgraduate Scholarship reserves the right to add / vary / amend or alter the rules and regulations of the scholarship from time to time / whenever deemed necessary.

HOW TO APPLY:

1.        The Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS) will made an announcement through website and notice board of CPS and relevant kulliyyahs beginning of every first semester.

2.        The application form and criteria of the assistantships can be obtained through the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS) website.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for application will be announced in the notice issued by the CPS

LIST OF SPONSORSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

ADMISSION CRITERIA

1.1. Master’s Programmes

1.1.1.   General Academic Qualifications

1.1.1.1.     A relevant Bachelor’s degree (honours) from the IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning; or

1.1.1.2.      Any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (honours) or other relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.

1.1.2.   Specific Requirement

1.1.2.1.      Obtained a CGPA of 2.75 and above in a related field; or

1.1.2.2.      Obtained a CGPA less than 2.75 but possesses relevant working experience in the field applied.

1.1.2.3       MINUTE 424.36

                  The applicants’ experience will be given due recognition by giving credit to the number of years to their non-formal and informal learning. The method of calculation and convergence is as follows:

                  a. 1 year of experience = 0.05 point

                  b. 10 years of experience = 0.5 point

1.1.3.   Research Proposal

      1.1.3.1.      A suitable Research Proposal is required from ‘Master by Research only’ applicants.

1.2. PhD Programme

1.2.1.         General Academic Requirement

1.2.1.1.      A relevant Bachelor’s degree (as specified in Rules no. 1.1.1 - 1.1.2) and Master’s degree from the IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning; or 

1.2.1.2.      Any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree or other relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.

1.2.2. Research Proposal

A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants.

1.3. General Admission Requirements for Mature Applicants

1.3.1.   He must have at least ten (10) years working experience in a relevant field of his postgraduate studies

1.3.2.   Pass an interview by a panel from the respective Centre of Studies