A PhD is an advanced research degree awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination called the viva voce. The thesis must be a significant and substantial piece of research, make an original contribution to its field, and be presented in a lucid and scholarly manner. In the viva, the candidate is required to defend their thesis and to demonstrate a good general knowledge of their field of study.
We welcome applications from high-calibre candidates able to demonstrate commitment, intellectual rigour and tenacity. We take into consideration both academic qualifications and relevant professional experience.
List of specialisation in Computer Science :
List of specialisation in Mathematical Sciences:
See our research projects in Mathematical Sciences. See also our research interest groups which may fit you interest.
Each PhD candidate will be followed up by at least two actively functioning supervisors throughout the PhD programme. The supervisors must have a PhD. The main supervisor is an employee of the faculty.
The Postgraduate School is responsible for ensuring that external supervisors are notified of the regulations and rules that govern the PhD programme.
If the PhD candidate wants to change supervisor, the change of supervisor form must be completed. Both the former supervisor and the new supervisor must sign the form. The form will be sent to the Postgraduate School which will send the case to the faculty for a final decision.
The thesis will be an independent, scientific work that meets international standards in terms of ethical requirements, academic level and methods. The rules contain requirements for theses. Theses at the Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics are written in English or Malay.
Read about thesis guidelines (full document)
Read about summary of the thesis guidelines
Download thesis template (in word format)
The thesis examination (or viva) is a defence of thesis in front of internal and external(s) examiner.
You must submit written progress reports. It is the faculty’s responsibility to ensure that reports are submitted every semester by the candidate and evaluated by supervisors. When the faculty has received all reports, a summary will be prepared and discussed in the faculty meeting. Any significant deviations from the candidate’s schedule or other special matters must be specified and remarked on in the summary.
All the related forms are available here. Note that some forms must be filled in online via student portal (read the manual guidelines on how to use the student portal).
General Entry Requirements:
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1st Semester RM 3460.00 2nd & Subsequent Semesters Final Semester RM 2,130.00 | 1st Semester RM 4,830.00 2nd & Subsequent Semesters Final Semester RM 3,130.00 | Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at UMT. |
Government funding
You may be eligible for government finance to help pay for the costs of studying. See the Government’s student finance website
Scholarships are available for excellence in academic and co-curricular activities, and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.
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