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Extension of Period of Candidature
An appeal to extend the maximum period of candidature must be submitted in
the final semester before the end of the candidature period. Appeals need to be
made on the appropriate form obtainable from the IGS website. Candidates are
required to get the support of the supervisor (for those following research
programmes) or the support of the Deputy Dean of Higher Degree (for those
following coursework programmes) before submitting the form to the Dean for
recommendation to the Dean of IGS. Approval for a one semester extension can
be given not more than twice. Upon approval, candidates are required to register
within one month from the approval date. Any further appeal, after an extension
of two semesters has been given, will not be considered.

Advice on Issues Arising during Candidature
If the candidate faces any issues regarding candidature, the candidate should
contact their programme coordinator or supervisor. Candidate may also seek
advice from their Head of Department, the Deputy Dean of Higher Degree, or the
Dean of the Faculty. In a situation where the problem cannot be resolved at the
Faculty level, the candidate can bring the matter to the Dean of IGS.
International candidates can also seek support and advice on non-academic
matters from ISC.
The services of the Counselling, Career and Disability Section of the University of
Malaya‘s Student Affairs Section are also available to postgraduate candidates.
Please contact 03-7967 3244 / 3355 / 3335 / 3342 / 3430 for more information.

Withdrawal from the University

(1) ―Withdrawal from the University‖ means withdrawal from a programme of
study whereupon a student shall not continue with the programme of study
currently pursued.
(2) An application to withdraw from a programme of study shall be made in
writing and in accordance with prescribed procedures through the Dean of
the Faculty to the Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies or any designated
officer of the University.
(3) Any decision with respect to withdrawal from the University shall be final.

Appeals for Re-admission
A candidate who has withdrawn from a programme of study may apply for
admission to the programme of study or any other higher degree programmes of
the University.

A candidate of a degree programme by Research or Coursework and Research
(Mixed-mode), whose candidature has lapsed due to failure to renew the
candidature or the expiry of the maximum period of candidature, may apply to
be re-admitted to the programme of study but in a different field and is to be
supervised by a different supervisor.

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