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4 Institute of Graduate Studies
Postgraduate Handbook

Welcoming Address from the

Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies

The Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS) congratulates
you on your successful enrolment into the University

of Malaya and wishes you a very warm welcome. The
University is not only the oldest university in this
country but has also forged a global reputation of
being the premier Research University in Malaysia.

I believe you have chosen to pursue a degree
programme which will be of great benefit to your
career and which will also enable you to contribute to
the society in which you serve. With this enrolment,
you have undertaken a responsibility to ensure that
you will succeed both at a personal and professional

level.

Success at the postgraduate level is no easy task. A lot of commitment and sometimes
sacrifices are needed in order to overcome the inevitable challenges posed by this
academic pursuit. This is where a lot of patience and maturity is required of all
candidates. Your supervisor and your lecturers will be available to assist you through
this journey. Do ensure that you are in constant communication with them to facilitate
your progress.

One of the ways candidates can experience a smooth progression in the postgraduate
pursuit is to really be aware of and to understand the rules governing the process. I
would like to take this opportunity to remind all candidates to find out and strictly
adhere to the University rules and regulations. All guidelines and regulations
pertaining to your studies are provided in this handbook. I believe that this handbook
will be a useful reference throughout your course of study.

Finally, on behalf of IGS, I wish you every success and an enjoyable degree programme

at the University of Malaya.

PROFESSOR DATIN DR. NORHANOM ABDUL WAHAB
Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies