1. Once you have successfully login into the system, please click the New Application Button. 

2. Please select intake session, level of study, method of study, mode of study and programme that you want to enroll.

3. Please make sure you click Update/Save button before you proceed to the next section.

4. Please ensure you have completed the following information as below:
                  i.       Personal Information
                  ii.      Application Information
                  iii.     Language Proficiency (Compulsory)
                  iv.     Academic Qualification (Compulsory)
                  v.      Working Experience (Not compulsory)
                  vi.     Two referees information (Compulsory)
                  vii.    Financial Support (Compulsory only for international applicant)
                  viii.   Potential Supervisor (For research only)
                  viiii.  Upload Documents (Compulsory)
                  x.     Declaration (Compulsory)

5. You are required to choose your Academic Referees and only official email address is acceptable. For Academic Referees nomination, fresh graduate must provide two (2) academic referees from your current or recent university graduate and for working applicants must provide one (1) academic referee from your most recent higher education course you took and another one (1) academic referee is your current employer.

6. For potential supervisor section, you can refer to our academic expertise in UMS Expertise Directory. Note: If you have not identified your advisor you can leave it blank.

7. For declaration section, please ensure that you have uploaded all documents required by Centre for Postgraduate Studies in order to proceed in this section. All uploaded documents must be in jpeg, pdf and doc/docx format not more than 500 KB.

8. NO hardcopy documents are required upon application. However, please keep all your documents that you have uploaded because those documents are to be submitted during registration day. You are advised to ensure the following supporting documents were uploaded:

No.	PhD Applicants	Master Applicants
1	Passport-sized photograph	Passport-sized photograph
2	Degree certificates of Bachelor's degree	Degree certificates of Bachelor's degree
3	Transcript of Bachelor's degree	Transcript of Bachelor Degree For final year student, please attach you latest semester result
4	Degree certificates of Master Degree	-
5	Transcript of Master Degree For final year student, please attach you latest semester result
6	Research Proposal (Research programme only)	Research Proposal (Research programme only)
7	IELTS/TOEFL/ISFP/Language Proficiency certificate (International Candidates ONLY)	IELTS/TOEFL/ISFP/Language Proficiency certificate (International Candidates ONLY)
8	Identification Card (For local applicants) or Passport (For international applicants)	Identification Card (For local applicants) or Passport (For international applicants)
9	Letter of scholarship/sponsorship award (if any)	Letter of scholarship/sponsorship award (if any)

9. The department of Faculty/Centre/Institute of your chosen programme will assess the academic quality and suitability of your application and the result will be announced at your application portal. Please refer to your portal at http://mohon.ums.edu.my/pasca from time to time to see the current status.

1. Application is open throughout the year. You can apply for February or September intake.

2. Application received after deadline will be processed for the next intake.

3. The university reserves the right to approve your admission into a programme that is deemed academically suitable for you.

Master of Philosophy Programme (M.Phil)

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours with CGPA of 3.00 and above from Universiti Malaysia Sabah or any other institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah;
• Master of Philosophy candidates may be admitted into a Doctor of Philosophy programme depending on a satisfactory study progress in the first year.

Doctor of Philosophy Programme (By Research)

• A Master’s degree from Universiti Malaysia Sabah or any other institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah; or other qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree and relevant experiences recognized by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

Master Programme (By Coursework)

• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent from Universiti Malaysia Sabah or any other higher institution recognized by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah; or
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field; or
• Applicants are subject to meet additional requirement specified by Faculties/Centre/Institutes.

Master in Public Health (By Coursework)

• Candidate holds a Bachelor Degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) OR Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) OR equivalent undergraduate medical qualifications that is recognized by UMS Senate;
• Candidate must have successfully completed 2 years Houseman Training (Housemanship);
• Candidate must have minimum 2 years of clinical experience post-full Registration that is certified by the relevant authorities (e.g: Malaysian Medical Council).
• Candidate from non-english speaking countries must submit a valid English Language test results: IELTS - minimum BAND 5; OR TOEFL - minimum 500/173.

Master Programme (Mixed Mode)

• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent from Universiti Malaysia Sabah or any other higher institution recognized by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah; or
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to internal assessment approved by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah; or
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.

Postgraduate Diploma

• Postgraduate Diploma Requirement.

Application

1. Candidates who are still in the final semester of a Bachelor Degree programme are allowed to apply depending on the recommendation of the Dean/Director of their respective Faculty/Centre/Institute;
2.  Candidates who do not satisfy the general conditions but possess work experience exceeding five [5] years in related fields may have their applications considered depending on the conditions set by the Faculty/Centre/Institute and approved by the Senate;
3. Candidates who are currently working must acquire permission from their respective heads of department or employers before pursuing their studies;
4. Each application must first be considered at the Faculty/Centre/Institute’s Postgraduate Studies Committee level before an offer letter is issued by Centre for Postgraduate Studies; and
5. Incomplete application will not be processed and rejected.

 

International Applicant are REQUIRED to;

1. Submit substantial evidence of financial status such as bank and sponsor’s guarantee letters and other supporting documents to ensure that the candidates are financially able to further their studies at Universiti Malaysia Sabah;
2. Candidates from non-English speaking countries must submit an English language test result of either IELTS [minimum Band 5] or TOEFL [minimum 500/173].

Duration

Master Programme
Full-time :	2 – 6 semesters
Part-time :	4 – 8 semesters
PhD Programme
Full-time :	4 – 8 semesters
Part-time :	6 – 12 semesters

Programme And Duration

Science Cluster	Arts Cluster
Master of Engineering (Oil and Gas) Full-time: 3 semesters Part time: 6 semesters	Master of Business Administration Master of Human Capital Management Master of Economics Full-time: 3 – 6 semesters Part-time: 5-10 semesters
Master of Science (Molecular Biology) Full-time: 2-6 semesters	Master of Counselling Psychology Master of Counselling Psychology (Drug Abuse) Postgraduate Diploma (Drug Abuse) Master of Education (TESL) Master of Education (Education Management) Master of Education (Computer in Education) Master of Education (Curriculum and Instructional Design) Master of Education (Science Education) Master of Education (Physical Health and Education) Full-time: 2-6 semesters Part-time: 4-8 semesters
Master in Public Health Full-time: 2 semesters	DPLI Full-time: 3 semesters

• Local Applicants Payment Instructions.

• International Applicants Payment Instructions.

CPS

1. After payment is made, please email your proof of payment to kewpasca@ums.edu.my

2. For any enquiries about payment, please contact UMS Bursar at 088-320000 ext 1019

PLUMS

1. After payment is made, please send your proof of payment to kewangan.plums@ums.edu.my or PLUMS Whatsapp +60108352594.

2. For any enquiries about payment, please contact PLUMS Bursar at 088-314600.

• Fee Structure - PLUMS