Doctoral Programme (Research)

• A master’s degree in the field or related fields to the programme from UPNM or any recognised university by the Senate; or
• Other qualifications that are recognised by the Senate and/or Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) as equivalent to a master’s degree.
• Applicants without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate.

For Doctoral Programme in Computer Science: A master’s degree or equivalent and candidates must have completed at least one (1) of their earlier degrees (Master or Bachelor) in Computing or related to computing.

Master Studies (Research)

• A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields to the programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the UPNM Senate; or
• A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent to the programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
• A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent to the programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field and rigorous internal assessment,
• Applicants without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on Clause 1 (i), Clause 1 (ii) and Clause (iii) of the above; or
• Qualification obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A Certificate (APEL T-7) and with working experience in the field or related to the programme.

Master Studies (Coursework)