UPM-UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (AUSTRALIA) JOINTLY AWARDED PHD PROGRAMME

» UPM-UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (AUSTRALIA) JOINTLY AWARDED PHD PROGRAMME

The JARD with UoN is a jointly awarded PhD degree in areas offered by both universities such as Education, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Health and Medical Sciences, Science, Mathematics, and Psychology. The PhD degree programme is developed and quality assured by both UPM and UoN.

Click here for the programme brochure.

Click here to view the programme video.

How long does it take to complete the programme?

The programme may take up to four (4) years (or 8 semesters) to complete, and students are required to spend at least one year (12 months) at each university.

What are the benefits?

The programme enriches the international study and experience of PhD candidates. Students get to work in two countries and have access to the latest research equipments and facilities. Students will also gain from the knowledge and experience of the department and research groups from both UPM and UoN. The JARD PhD programme not only facilitates international experience and networking, it offers a more substantial association and real collaboration in research supervision. It provides PhD students with an unforgettable international experience and personal and professional links at the early start of their career. The cost of gaining an overseas experience through this programme is also much lower compared to what it would cost to enroll on a PhD programme overseas.

What can I study?

You can specialize in any of the following programmes, or any other programme which is offered at both UPM and UoN.

Education
Engineering
Computer Science
Information Technology
Health and Medical Sciences
Science
Mathematics
Psychology

How much is the tuition fee?

Tuition fee if enrolled at UPM	UPM Standard Fees will be charged. For fee details, please click: a) Fees for local students b) Fees for international students
Tuition fee if enrolled at Newcastle	Tuition fee is exempted

How much is the processing fee and how do I pay?

The processing fee for international students is USD63.60 (or equivalent). For local applicants, the processing fee is MYR63.60.

Methods of Payment:

Please note that a copy of the payment transaction must be attached with your application for our reference.

(A) Cash	Payment by cash can be made at the CIMB Bank counter.
(B) Online / Bank Draft	Direct your payment to: U.P.M. Collection Account, A/C No: 8002155042 CIMB, UPM Branch, Serdang, Selangor Malaysia.
(C) Electronic Fund Transfer (From Outside Malaysia)	Bank Account No. : 8002155042 Bank Name : CIMB BANK BERHAD Account Name : U.P.M. COLLECTION Bank Branch : UPM, SERDANG Swift Code : CIBBMYKL
(D) Credit Card	We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please download the Authorization Form. After you have filled up the form, please fax the form to +603-89472048 or email it to bursar.student_pg@upm.edu.my.

What are the entry requirements?

The requirements for admission are:

(a) A Master’s degree or its equivalent; and
(b) A minimum English language requirement of 6.5 for IELTS (with at least 6.0 in each component), or 550 for the TOEFL paper-based test*

*A higher IELTS score may be required by some departments

How do I apply?

Download and fill out the following forms: