MUST offers a number of Postgraduate Programmes (MSc and PhD degrees). Additionally, beginning July 2008, MUST has also introduced Foundation and Undergraduate Programmes.

Masters of Science (MSc) Programmes

• Information and Technology
• Transportation and Logistics
• Biotechnology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Energy and Environment
• Systems Engineering and Management

All the above MSc programmes require a minimum of 3 semesters (18 months) of full-time study i.e. 2 semesters for coursework and 1 semester for research.

The course fee is RM 10,000 per semester. ( Total cost fee for the whole 3 semesters is  RM30,000 )

In the event of any extension of studies, the fourth and subsequent semesters will be based on per course basis at RM2,500.00 per course/thesis 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programmes

In addition to the above MSc programmes, MUST offers two doctorate programmes (PhD) during its January and July 2008 intakes.

The PhD programmes being offered are:

• PhD in Biotechnology
• PhD in Transportation and Logistics
• PhD in Informatics

The above PhD programmes involve both coursework and research with a minimum of 6 semesters (3 years) and a maximum of 12 semesters (6 years) of full-time study.

The course fee is RM 10,000 per semester for the first three semesters and RM 2,500 per semester for the subsequent semesters. (Total cost  fee for  the whole of 6 semesters  is RM37,500)

Foundation Programmes

In addition to Postgraduate Programmes, MUST also offers a Foundation Programme (effective July 2008 Intake)

• Foundation in General Sciences (KP/JPS(KA9071)/05/13)

The above Foundation programmes requires a minimum of 3 semesters (1 year) of full-time study.

The tuition fee is RM 4,000 per semester. (Total tuition fees for the entire programme, i.e. for 3 semesters, is RM 12,000)

In the event of any extension of studies, additional tuition fees would be charged for the fourth and subsequent semesters at the rate of RM 1000.00 per course taken to complete the programme.

Education Pathway of the Foundation Programme

Bachelors of Science (BSc) Programmes

MUST would be launching a number of undergraduate Programmes in December 2008. Please inquire with the Registrar Office for more information on this.

• For the MSc programmes: a minimum of a Second Upper Class Honours degree or CGPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) in a relevant field from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
• For the PhD programmes: an MSc degree in a relevant field from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
• For the Foundation programme: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with 5 credits including English, Mathematics and 2 Science subjects or equivalent;
• Proficiency in the English language.

Applicants with a slightly lower qualification but with relevant working experience will also be considered. For details please refer to admissions.

The minimum degree requirement for the MSc programmes are 6-9 courses distributed as follows:

Some minor variations may exist between programmes.

Generally, it requires the following:

• successful completion of at least 6 doctoral-level courses
• successful completion of a General Examination comprising both written and oral
• submission and approval of a PhD thesis research proposal
• undertaking of original research
• submission, in the form of dissertation, and defense of original research

Yes, all MUST programmes have been approved by MQA, i.e.

• Foundation in General Sciences (KP/JPS(KA9071)/05/13)
• MSc in Information Technology (KP/JPS(KN3544)03/13)
• MSc in Biotechnology (KP/JPS(KN3543)09/12)
• MSc in Transportation and Logistics (KP/JPS(KN2423)12/12)
• MSc in Construction Engineering and management (KP/JPS(KA4147)03/09)
• MSc in Materials Science and Engineering (KP/JPS(KA4148)06/09)
• MSc in Systems Engineering and Management (KP/JPS(KA5093)09/09)
• MSc in Energy and Environment (KP/JPS(KA5094)10/09)
• PhD in Biotechnology (KP/JPS(KA6041)04/10)
• PhD in Transportation and Logistics (KP/JPS(KA6042)07/10)
• PhD in Informatics (KP/JPS9KA8664)03/13)

Beginning 2008, MUST is offering two intakes per year: in January and July of each year.

MUST does have part-time courses:

• Information Technology
• Transportation & Logistics

All MUST programmes are taught in English.

Yes, at present MUST offers financial aid in the form of an interest-free loan to its Malaysian students, applicable only to the Postgraduate Programmes. However it is subject to fulfilling the terms and conditions set by the university.

For information on the financial aid that is available for the MUST Foundation and Undergraduate Programmes, please inquire with the Registrar Office.

MUST awards its own degrees.

No, MUST does not have branches elsewhere.

Yes, MUST accepts international students for the following programmes:

• MSc in Information Technology (KP/JPS(KN3544)03/13)
• MSc in Biotechnology (KP/JPS(KN3543)09/12)
• MSc in Transportation and Logistics (KP/JPS(KN2423)12/12)
• MSc in Construction Engineering and Management (KP/JPS(KA4147)03/09)
• MSc in Materials Science and Engineering (KP/JPS(KA4148)06/09)

For additional information please view the Admissions section.

Our interim campus is located at

Block C, Kelana Square
No. 17, Jalan SS 7/26
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan

It is situated next to Kelana Putra Condominium.

Please refer to our location map for directions or you can also call our office at 03-7880 1777 for assistance.