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STUDY PLAN

The UM academic year consists of two normal
semesters and a special semester. Each of the
semesters is divided into two blocks by a 1-
week mid-semester break with a total of 14
learning weeks then followed by 2 weeks of
examinations. The general academic year and
semesters in UM are as follows:

Table 2: Semesters

Semester(s) Intake

Semester 1 October to February

Semester 2 February to June

Special Semester July to August

Please refer to the latest academic calendar
issued by MASD :
https://masd.um.edu.my/academic-calendar

Below is the duration for PhD Programme:

Duration Semester

Minimum
(2 YEARS) Four (4) Normal Semesters

Maximum
(6 YEARS) Twelve (12) Normal Semesters

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