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(b) A Master‟s degree with Distinction in the relevant field or a Master‟s degree with a
CGPA of not less than 3.0 (or its equivalent), whichever is relevant.

PART III
REGISTRATION

Registration as a candidate

5. (1) A person who has been offered a place by the University to pursue a Degree programme
of study and who accepts the said offer is required to register in accordance with the
University of Malaya (Doctor of Philosophy Degree) Regulations 2007.

(2) Subject to subrule (3), a person registered pursuant to subrule (1) is a student of the
University and shall be known as a candidate of a Degree programme of study. The name of
the said candidate shall be entered into the University‟s register of students until such time as
the candidate shall have completed successfully his programme of study and the Senate has
confirmed that the said candidate is qualified to be conferred the Degree or, for any specific
reasons, as the candidate shall have lost his status as a student of the University, whichever
is the earlier.

(3) Every candidate who is registered for a programme of study offered to him shall register on a
continuous basis with the University.

(4) Any candidate who fails to continue to register as required with the University shall cease to
be a student and his name shall be deleted from the register of students.

(5) Notwithstanding subrule (1) and subject to subrule (3), the Senate may at any time terminate
the registration of any candidate if in the opinion of the Senate the candidate for any
academic reasons as may be determined by the Senate, is not able to continue his
programme of study and the name of the said candidate shall be deleted from the register of
students and the candidate shall henceforth cease to be a student of the University.
PART IV
PAYMENT

Fees and other payments

6. A candidate shall pay all prescribed fees and other payments as may be prescribed under the
University of Malaya (Degree of Doctor of Philosophy) Regulations 2007.

Right to vary fees and other payments

7. The University has the absolute right to vary the prescribed fees and other payments without prior
notice to the candidate.

PART V
DURATION OF PROGRAMME OF STUDY

Duration of programme of study

8. A candidate shall commence and end his programme of study within the prescribed period.

Minimum and maximum duration

9. (1) The minimum period for any Degree programme of study is four normal semesters unless
otherwise approved by the Senate.

(2) The maximum period for any Degree programme of study is sixteen normal semesters.

(3) Notwithstanding subrules (1) and (2) in certain circumstances the Dean of the Institute of
Postgraduate Studies or an officer as may be determined by the University may extend the
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