Tuition fees
Source: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/Tuition-fees.aspx Parent: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Postgraduate.aspx
Postgraduate-International
Academic Fees & Financial Assistance
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?
- Select your research area or topic from the given list ONLY.
- Submit your application at UTP Admission Portal \ (Kindly select GA under the Financial & Scholarship Information)
Note: For PhD applicants applying for GA, your research area must be selected from the provided Topics and Subtopics list. Applicants outside this list are not eligible. Example: Topic – Liquid Biofuel; Subtopic – Biodiesel.
Eligibility: MSc by Coursework applicants must obtain a final CGPA of 3.25/4.00. MSc by Research applicants must have at least one publication ranked in Q1 or Q2.
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 3.25/4.00 or equivalent.
- English requirements:
- Engineering: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 500
- Non-Engineering: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550
- Meeting UTP entry requirements.
Coverage & Conditions
- For full-time PhD research students only.
- Covers tuition fee and research methodology fee (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, semester fee.
- Teaching assistantship: 84 hours/semester (tutorials, labs, 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.
- Minimum CGPA 3.25/4.00.
- Covers tuition fee and research methodology fee (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, semester fee.
- Teaching assistantship: 84 hours/semester.
- Research commitment: 22 research days/month.
- Monthly subsistence allowance: Based on grant affordability (MSc & PhD students).
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