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30 Institute of Graduate Studies
Postgraduate Handbook

The candidates must fulfill the following publication requirement before the
Examination Committee (Board) meeting:
Publication Requirements
 Master's Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Science
must show proof of acceptance of publication for at least one (1) papers in
ISI (WoS) Journals prior to a Committee of Examiners meeting.
 Master's Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Social
Science must show proof of acceptance of publication for at least one (1)
paper in the category A or B refereed journal recognized by
Faculty/Academy/Institute/Centre prior to a Committee of Examiners
meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates are also required to fulfil any additional
requirements imposed by the faculty.

For Master‟s by Coursework & Research (Dissertation) – Mixed Mode Only:

No Requirement
1. Fulfil the minimum candidature duration of 2 semesters.

2. Fulfil the University language requirement (Bahasa Malaysia and English)

3. Fulfil residential requirements of 6 months

4. Presentation
 Proposal presentation at the beginning of the research component
registration
 Present research progress in a Candidature Defence session as
required by the Faculty

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates are also required to fulfil any additional
requirements imposed by the faculty.

5. VARIATIONS TO CANDIDATURE

Withdrawal from Semester
The maximum period the candidates may be permitted to withdraw from a
semester is:

a. Ph.D - four (4) semesters
b. Master‘s - two (2) semesters
Candidates may apply to withdraw within the duration of the period of
candidature whether on a continuous basis or otherwise. The period of
withdrawal is counted as part of the candidates‘ maximum period of
candidature.