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    Tuition Fees

    Below tuition fees are effective starting from January 2020 intake.

    I) For Master and PhD by Research
    Malaysian (RM)
    Research Progression Fees Masters PhD
    Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time
    Annually
    Engineering & Geoscience 10,600 2,990 16,600 3,600
    Technology 10,600 2,990 16,600 3,600
    Science & Applied Science 10,600 2,990 16,600 3,600
    Management 7,500 2,990 12,000​
    		 3,600
    Social Sciences & Humanities 7,500 2,990 12,000
    		 3,600​
    Semester Fee (Annual Amount) 2,400 1,200 2,400 1,200
    One Time
    ​Graduate Seminar (Social Science)​
    		 ​-
    		 ​-
    		 1,500​​ 1,500​
    ​Research Methodology
    		 1,500
    		 1,500
    		 1,500
    ​1,500
    Examination & Viva​​ (Final Semester)
    		 1,800
    		 1,800
    		 3,000 3,000​

    II) For Master and PhD by Research (Information System Only)
    Malaysian (RM)
    Research Progression Fees Masters PhD
    Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time
    Annually
    Information Systems 5,500 1,200 8,000 1,200
    Semester Fee (Annual Amount) - - - -
    One Time
    Research Methodology 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
    Examination & Viva (Final Semester) 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500

    III) For Master by Coursework
    Coursework & Dissertation Conventional Open Distance Learning
    Malaysian (RM) International (RM) Malaysian (RM) International (RM)
    MBA in Energy Management 33,850 43,900 27,100 34,900
    MSc in Asset Management & Maintenance 29,550 38,600 23,700 30,800
    MSc in Electronic System Engineering 29,550 38,600 23,700 30,800
    MSc in Offshore Engineering 29,550 38,600 23,700 30,800
    MSc in Process Integration 29,550 38,600 23,700 30,800
    MSc in Petroleum Geoscience 29,550 38,600 23,700 30,800
    MSc in Process Safety 29,550 38,600 23,700 30,800
    MSc in Applied Computing 28,800 37,150 23,700
    		 30,800
    MSc in Corrosion Engineering 29,550 38,600 23,100 30,000
    MSc in Drilling Engineering 70,000 100,000 69,800 99,700
    MSc in Industrial Environmental Engineering 29,550 38,600 23,100 30,000
    MSc in Petroleum Engineering 29,350 38,300 23,100 30,000
    MSc in Data Science - - 23,550 30,650

    On-boarding Fee (One-Time)

    On-boarding Fee (for both Research and Masters by Coursework & Dissertation)
    Particulars Malaysian (RM) International (RM)
    Personal Bond - 3,000*
    Registration 1,000 2,200
    TOTAL 1,000 5,200

    Notes:
    • ​The above fees for Research are on an annual basis. However, the fees will be aggregated and charged every semester
    • *RM3000 refundable personal bond, or deposit is required from all international students.
    • All fees are correct at the time of this page for the current intake year. The Management of UTP reserves the right to revise fees as and when required.​
      ​

    Other Related Fees

    Particulars INTERNATIONAL (RM)
    Application Fee/Processing Fee
    		 200
    Registration Fee
    		 1,400
    ​​* Commitment Fee (Upon acceptance of offer)​
    		 ​RM 800
    ​Personal bond
    		 ​RM 3,000​

    Please note that the commitment fee is part of tuition fees, which will be forfeited if applicants fail to register at the University or withdraw from the programme after registration.

    Other Matters for Consideration

    Candidates are advised to prepare sufficient funds to cover the following expenses:

    • Hostel rental of approximately RM260 per month
    • Food and beverage cost of approximately RM500 per month
    • Purchase of a personal laptop if do not previously own one
    • Transportation costs​

    Financial Assistance

    i) UTP Graduate Assistantship Scheme (GA)

    How to apply?
    1. Select your research area or topic.
    2. Submit your application via the UTP Admission Portal.
    3. Select GA under the Financial & Scholarship Information section.
    Eligibility: Applicants must possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.25 out of 4.00, or its equivalent, in both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees (or a Pass for a master’s degree by research) from recognised universities.

    Application Deadlines:
    January intake: 1st week of October (preceding year)
    May intake: 1st week of February
    September intake: 1st week of June

    Requirements:
    Minimum CGPA of 3.25/4.00 or equivalent in both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees (or a Pass for a master’s degree by research) from recognised universities.

    English Language Requirements:
    Engineering: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 500
    Non-Engineering: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550
    Applicants must meet UTP entry requirements.

    Coverage & Conditions:
    For full-time PhD research students only.
    Covers tuition fees and research methodology fees (first attempt only).

    Students must pay:
    - Resources Fee: RM2,400 annually (Full-Time mode)
    - Viva Voce Fee: RM3,000

    Not covered: registration fee, accommodation, transportation, viva voce examination fee, and semester fee.

    Teaching assistantship: 84 hours/semester (tutorials, laboratories, or related activities).
    Research commitment: 22 research days/month.
    Monthly subsistence allowance: RM3,000.00 (PhD students).

    ii) UTP Graduate Research Assistantship Scheme (GRA)

    For full-time research students only.

    Master by Research Programme:
    Eligibility: A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.25 out of 4.00, or its equivalent, in the bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

    PhD Programme:
    Eligibility: A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.25 out of 4.00, or its equivalent, in both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees (or a Pass for a master’s degree by research) from recognised universities.

    Covers tuition fees and research methodology fees (first attempt only).

    Students must pay:
    - Resources Fee: RM2,400 annually (Full-Time mode)
    - Viva Voce Fee: RM3,000

    Not covered: registration fee, accommodation, transportation, viva voce examination fee, and semester fee.

    Teaching assistantship: 84 hours/semester.
    Research commitment: 22 research days/month.
    Monthly subsistence allowance: Based on grant affordability (MSc & PhD students).

    Financial & Application Support

    UTP Graduate Assistantship Scheme (GA) / UTP Graduate Research Assistantship Scheme (GRA)

    Contact:
    Nurul Akmar Bt Zainuddin – akmar.zainuddin@utp.edu.my / +6053688199

    M Aqil Zafry B Zainoddin – aqil.zainoddin@utp.edu.my / +6053688482

    For enquiries regarding payments, refunds, or financial accounts, please reach out via our Unified Customer Service (UCS) channels:

    • UCS Hotline: 1-300-22-8887
    • Online Helpdesk: UTP UCS Portal (For logging specific finance cases)
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