CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Prospective Students
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Prospective Students
Application Procedures
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION
- An applicant wishing to enter a graduate programme at the IIUM must submit an appropriate, completed application form with all the required supporting documents to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS) within the period of time stipulated by the CPS for a specific intake. (more...)
APPLICATION PROCESSING
- All postgraduate applications shall be reviewed by the relevant department or kulliyyahs for recommendation
- The recommended application will be tabled at the Student Admission Committee (SAC) for the final decision on the applicant's admission
ISSUANCE OF OFFER LETTER
- A letter of acceptance (offer letter) and all relevant information will be sent to the successful candidate.
- Candidates may have an option to check their application status through online. (click here...)
ACCEPTANCE
- If the candidate fails, within the specific period, to ENROLL or to REGISTER for the semester in which he was accepted, the offer will lapse unless he made a deferment. Download
TIME OF ENROLMENT
- A candidate must enrol into the Unversity before the commencement of classes in his first semester of study, within a period specifiec by CPS. Failure to enrol in the specifiec period may result in the withdrawal of the offer of admission by the University.
DEFERMENT OF ENROLMENT
- A student who has been issued an offer of admission to pursue his postgraduate studies at the IIUM may apply to defer his enrolment for a maximum of one (1) academic year subject to approval from the Student Admission Committee (SAC)
- Should the SAC reject such an application, the student shall be required to enrol on the date originally set by the CPS. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of the offer of admission. Download
For more information on INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION, Please visit INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION UNIT
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NEW ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PG STUDENTS NEW AND EXISTING BASED ON PROGRAMMES
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Type of Program | Minimum Score (TOEFL) | Minimum Score (IELTS) | Minimum Score (EPT) |
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Entry Requirement | |||
All Arts Based programs | Paper based : 550 Computer based : 213 Internet based : 79 | 6.0 Overall band score | 6.0 Overall band score |
All Science and Technology Based programs | Paper based : 500 Computer based : 173 Internet based : 60 | 5.0 Overall band score | 5.0 Overall band score |
EXCEPT for
Type of Program | Minimum Score (TOEFL) | Minimum Score (IELTS) | Minimum Score (EPT) | |
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Entry Requirement | ||||
PhD and Master of English Language Studies and English Literary Studies (KIRKHS) | Paper based : 600 Computer based : 250 Internet based : 100
| 7.0 Overall band score | - | |
| Master of Education Teaching English as a Second Languade (KOED | Paper based : 600 Computer based : 250 Internet based : 100 | 7.0 Overall band score | 7.0 Overall band score | |
PhD and Master of Arts in Teaching of English for Specific Purposes (KLM) | Paper based : 575 Computer based : 232 Internet based : 92 | 7.5 Overall band score
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PhD and Master of Arts in Teaching of Arabic for Specific Purposes (KLM) | Paper based : 437 - 473 Computer based : 123 - 150 Internet based : 41 - 52 | 4.0 Overall Minimum band 3.5 (WLS) 4.0 (R) | 4.5 Overall Minimum band 3.5 (WLS) 4.0 (R) | |
PhD and Master programs with Arabic as the medium of instruction | Paper based : 425 Computer based : 113 Internet based : 30
| 3.0 Overall band score
| 3.0 Overall band score
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PhD and Master programs with “Research Only” mode AND thesis written in Arabic Language | ||||
Graduation Requirement | ||||
Clinical Specialist Training program (KOM) | Paper based : 550 Computer based : 213 Internet based : 79 | 5.0 Overall band score
| 5.0 Overall band score
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ARABIC LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Type of Program | Minimum Score (APT) |
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PhD and Master programs with Arabic as the medium of instruction | 7.0 Overall band score
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PhD and Master programs with “Research Only” mode AND thesis written in Arabic Language |
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BAHASA MELAYU REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Type of Programme | Requirement |
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PhD and Master programs with Arabic as the medium of instruction PhD and Master programs with “Research Only” mode AND thesis written in Arabic Language | Pass Level 1 of Introductory course |
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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
| NO | NAME | COUNTRY | LINKS |
| 1 | EMBASSY THE REPUBLIC OF YEMEN K. LUMPUR | MALAYSIA | |
| 2 | HADHRAMOUT UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | YEMEN | |
| 3 | HIGH COMMISSION OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM | MALAYSIA | |
| 4 | ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK | SAUDI ARABIA | https://www.isdb.org/irj/portal/anonymous?NavigationTarget=navurl: //5ffaebd539e6818daffef7bff9d770cb |
| 5 | KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA | MALAYSIA | |
| 6 | MARKAS ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA | MALAYSIA | |
| 7 | EMBASSY OF LIBYA | LIBYA | |
| 8 | INSTITUT KEFAHAMAN ISLAM MALAYSIA | MALAYSIA | |
| 9 | MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) | MALAYSIA | |
| 10 | LEMBAGA ZAKAT SELANGOR (MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM SELANGOR) | MALAYSIA | |
| 11 | MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN | MALAYSIA | |
| 12 | IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND - IQRA' SCHOLARSHIP | MALAYSIA | |
| 13 | IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND - IIUM UMMATIC SCHOLARSHIP PG | MALAYSIA | |
| 14 | MIMOS BERHAD | MALAYSIA | |
| 15 | RHB BANK BERHAD | MALAYSIA | |
| 16 | ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA | SAUDI ARABIA | http://www.uksacb.org/uk-en1313/page/king-abdullah-scholarships-program |
| 17 | BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA | MALAYSIA | |
| 18 | MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DJIBOUTI | DJIBOUTI | |
| 19 | UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA | INDONESIA | |
| 20 | WORLD ASSEMBLY OF MUSLIM YOUTH (WAMY) | SAUDI ARABIA | https://www.globalmbwatch.com/2008/12/03/wamy-awards-graduate-scholarships/ |
| 21 | YAYASAN BIASISWA SARAWAK TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN | MALAYSIA | |
| 22 | YAYASAN KHAZANAH | MALAYSIA | |
| 23 | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI | MALAYSIA | |
| 24 | INTERNATIONAL SHARI'AH RESEARCH ACADEMY FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE (ISRA) | MALAYSIA | |
| 25 | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI - MYMASTER | MALAYSIA | |
| 26 | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI - MYPHD | MALAYSIA | |
| 27 | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION, QATAR | QATAR | |
| 28 | EMBASSY OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN | MALAYSIA | |
| 29 | INDONESIA ENDOWMENT FOR EDUCATION | INDONESIA | https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/lpdp-indonesia/ |
| 30 | TURKEY DIYANET FOUNDATION | TURKEY | https://www.wemakescholars.com/trust-foundation/turkey-diyanet-foundation-tdv- |
| 31 | MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI SEMBILAN | MALAYSIA | |
| 32 | SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH FOUNDATION AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICES (RAF) | QATAR | https://arab.org/directory/sheikh-thani-ibn-abdullah-for-humanitarian-services/ |
| 33 | EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN | QATAR | |
| 34 | EMBASSY OF THE SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC |
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| 35 | FOUNDATION -WAQF YAHYA KOROMA |
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| 36 | KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA | MALAYSIA | |
| 37 | KOLEJ UNIVERSITI ISLAM ANTARABANGSA SELANGOR (KUIS) | MALAYSIA | |
| 38 | KUMPULAN YAYASAN SABAH | MALAYSIA | |
| 39 | KUWAIT CULTURAL OFFICE / EMBASSY OF KUWAIT | KUWAIT | |
| 40 | MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM DAN ADAT ISTIADAT MELAYU KELANTAN | MALAYSIA | |
| 41 | MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY | TURKEY | https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/en/turkiye-burslari-2018-2-donem-basvurulari-basliyor/ |
| 42 | MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT (MARA) | MALAYSIA | |
| 43 | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALDIVES | MALDIVES | |
| 44 | MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION SULTANATE OF OMAN | OMAN | |
| 45 | PUSAT ZAKAT SABAH (MUIS) | MALAYSIA | |
| 46 | ROYAL THAI GOVERNMENT | THAILAND |
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| 47 | PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OFFICE , REPUBLIC OF GAMBIA | GAMBIA | |
| 48 | MAJLIS ISLAM SARAWAK | MALAYSIA | |
| 49 | AL-MUNTADA AL-ISLAMI | UNITED KINGDOM | |
| 50 | AMANIE ADVISORS SDN BHD | MALAYSIA | |
| 51 | ISLAMIC RELIEF MALAYSIA | MALAYSIA | |
| 52 | SD MUHAMMADIYAH 4 TERPADU INDONESIA | INDONESIA | |
| 53 | SINDH AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY TANDOJAM | PAKISTAN | |
| 54 | SYSTEM CONSULTANCY SERVICES SDN. BHD | MALAYSIA | |
| 55 | SANA UNIVERSITY | YEMEN | |
| 56 | UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR | MALAYSIA | |
| 57 | UNIVERSITI SELANGOR | MALAYSIA | |
| 58 | UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN | BAHRAIN | |
| 59 | UNIVERSITY OF SINDH | PAKISTAN | |
| 60 | WAQF BID-GUINEE | GUINEA | |
| 61 | ZARQA UNIVERSITY, JORDAN | JORDAN |
