UNITAR International University

Detailed entry requirements

You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Ph.D Programme: A Master’s Degree recognized by the University Senate; OR Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree that are recognized by the University Senate; AND A pass in SPM with a minimum credit in English subject or its equivalent; OR For international students, a minimum score of 550 in TOEFL or minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS. The validity of both qualifications are two (2) years from the awarded date. OR A Master’s Degree from an institution which uses English as the medium of instruction; OR Pass an internal assessment (oral examination) set by the university, with a minimum grade of C. The panel for the assessment shall comprise of two senior members of the faculty/school and a representative from the English Language Department from UNITAR Foundation School (UFS) or other relevant departments. The panel is appointed by the Dean / Director of the respective faculty/school/centres. Any additional assistance will be provided by the staff from the English Language Department.