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Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS)

Overview

The Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS) or in Malay, Institut Pengajian Siswazah is
the postgraduate centre for UM. Since its inception in 1979, the main function of
IGS is to promote excellent multidisciplinary research and postgraduate training
in order to meet the growing demands and development of the modern era. The
number of postgraduate students has increased significantly over the years. There
are currently over 11,400 students with about 2,600 international students from
more than 80 countries.

IGS consists of the Admission Unit, Registration Unit, Programme Development
Unit, Assessment Unit, Academic Unit, Finance & Scholarship Unit, Thesis Unit,
Student Research Training Unit and Technical Unit. With cooperation from other
academic establishments of the University, these units oversee the academic
progress, finance and welfare of postgraduate students.

Mission

The enhancement of postgraduate management is to support the University of
Malaya in becoming a world renowned institution of choice for postgraduate
education.

Objectives

The objectives of IGS are:

(a) To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of IPS as a postgraduate
management centre;
(b) To formulate policies, identify and implement best practices pertaining to
the management of postgraduate education;
(c) To enhance the promotion of postgraduate programmes towards achieving
the quality objective of the University on postgraduate education;
(d) To facilitate multidisciplinary programmes in the University of Malaya;
(e) To organize academic and social activities for postgraduate students; and
(f) To provide additional amenities and services to postgraduate students.

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