DEGREE

Malaysian institutions of higher learning are flexible on the entrance qualifications of potential students. There is no one common, specific entrance examination to filter or select students entering universities for higher education, as good grades in any of the recognized various terminal examinations are acceptable.
In general, public universities take in students with minimum examination qualifications of the Malaysian Qualification Programme (at least STPM or Matriculation). On the other hand, private colleges or universities accept students who possess the External Academic Qualification [SAM (Aust.), CPU (Canada), SMU3 from Indonesia], as well as other equivalent post-secondary education qualifications awarded by the Examination Boards of various countries. If you are qualified, you are generally allowed to do a pre-university or Foundation programme at private institutions to qualify for the year one degree programme you wish to study.
At this tertiary education level, institutions of higher learning offer courses leading to the award of Certificate, Diploma and Degree qualifications. Certificate, Diploma, first Degree and higher degree programmes (academic and professional) are adequately provided for by both public and private education sectors.

MASTER

General Description
A master’s degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded after the completion of a programme in order to obtain a higher qualification for the purpose of employment, or in preparation for doctoral studies.
Depending on the programme, some master’s programmes are by coursework or by research only while others by coursework and dissertation which is earned as a result of the successful completion of coursework, certain examinations and submission of thesis.

Certification
Upon completion, the master’s degree will be awarded depending on the field of your study or research.

Institution
Public and private universities, as well as certain private higher educational institutions offer master’s programmes. You can visit websites of the respective institutions for more information.

Duration
Depending on the programme, the master’s programme may last for two (2) to five (5) years.

Academic Requirement and Admission
Each university conducting postgraduate programme has its own minimum entry requirement. Basically, candidates must obtain a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) or equivalent qualification in the related field from an approved university.

In addition, international candidates are required to possess a minimum score in one of the standard English language tests such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Academic Fields and Language
The area of specializations covers almost all fields of study and research, such as Arts, Accountancy, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, etc.

For public universities, most of the postgraduate studies are conducted in English. However, most of the private universities or higher educational institutions use English as the medium of instruction.

PhD

General Description
PhD is principally an academic research qualification. Thus, it is specifically a prerequisite for those who wish to work in an area of research, whether inside or outside the world of academia.

Depending on the programme as well as the university’s requirement, some PhD programmes are by research only while others are by coursework and dissertation.

Certification
Upon completion, the PhD degree will be awarded by the university.

Institution
Public and private universities, as well as certain private higher educational institutions offer PhD programmes. You can visit websites of the respective institutions for more information.

Duration
Depending on the specific field of study, completion of a PhD programme usually takes between three (3) to five (5) years.

Academic Requirement and Admission
Basically, admission to a PhD programme requires the prospective student to have a Bachelor’s Degree with an Honours and a good Master’s Degree in a related field. In addition, international candidates are required to possess a minimum score in one of the standard English language tests such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

The area of specializations covers almost all fields of study and research, such as Arts, Accountancy, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, etc.

For public universities, most of the postgraduate studies are conducted in English. However, most of the private universities or higher educational institutions use English as the medium of instruction.

For more information on how to apply, please visit
https://studymalaysia.com/education/undergrad_list.php?cat=8