Academic Requirements

Note

• Obtained first class bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or
• Obtained Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with at least 3.67 or equivalent from academic programme or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; and
• Rigorous internal assessment by UCSI University; and
• Approved by UCSI University’s Senate and admitted as a candidate for Doctoral programme (Level 8, MQF). Student must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.

• Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral degree level
• Rigorous internal evaluation by the UCSI University.
• Approved by the UCSI University Senate.
  
  
  

  International Students

  CEFR

  Mid B2

  MUET

  4

  IELTS Academic

  6

  TOEFL IBT

  60

  TOEFL Essentials (Online)

  8.5

  Pearson Test of English

  59

  Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)

  169

  Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  (ii. Linguaskill Online)

  169

  Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  (iii. Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online))

  250

  O-Level English/IGCSE

  C

  Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS

  Minimum score of 109