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Program DurationMinimum : 4 semestersMaximum : 12 semestersHow to Apply?Application <strong>and</strong> admission are open throughout the year.For further information, please visit the Institute <strong>of</strong> the GraduateStudies website http://www.ips.um.edu.myEmail: query_fsktm@um.edu.myFeesModeTestimonialMalaysianAverage Fees*InternationalResearch RM 12,788 RM 7,397.84*Note :i Non-Recurring Fees (to be paid once only during c<strong>and</strong>idature) comprise fees forc<strong>and</strong>idature, alumni <strong>and</strong> graduation.ii Recurring Fees (to be paid every semester) comprise fees for registration, services,health, library, welfare <strong>and</strong> recreation.iii Fees According to Programme Enrolled (based on credit hours) comprise tuition,examination, research <strong>and</strong> submission <strong>of</strong> thesis/ dissertation fees.iv the University reserves the right to review the fees whenever necessaryThe PhD Programme in UM is supportive yet challenging. It’s the people inthe faculty <strong>and</strong> fellow friends that made the difference. The program structureallowed me to explore my research interests with the help <strong>of</strong> top rated pr<strong>of</strong>essorsin UM who treated me like a colleague. I never had a hard time approachinganyone for help or advice in carrying out my research, publishing ISI papersor writing my thesis. Alhamdulillah, with joy <strong>and</strong> tears, I managed to finish thisjourney. This experience in UM was transformational for me.Zahidah Zulkifli (Malaysia)MIMOS Prestigious Award 2013“I am thankful for the new opportunities <strong>and</strong> insights that have resulted fromcompletion <strong>of</strong> this challenging <strong>and</strong> rewarding program at University <strong>of</strong> Malaya.The knowledge that I have gained throughout the program has prepared meto attain a successful PhD degree with the development <strong>of</strong> the state-<strong>of</strong>-the-arttechnology for my beloved nation as well as a good career as an academician.”Mumtaz Begum Mustafa (Malaysia)MIMOS Prestigious Award 2012“Doing PhD at a top University like UM is great. The trend towards making UMas a research university, encouraging students to publish works in high impactfactor journals, many workshops <strong>and</strong> seminars for improving the capability <strong>of</strong>students, providing funds <strong>and</strong> grants to achieve research works, <strong>and</strong> finally, thefriendly <strong>and</strong> warm relationships between staff <strong>and</strong> students made me so happywith UM.”Saman Mirza Abdulla ( Iraq)QSBYSUBJECTCOMPUTER SCIENCE ANDINFORMATION SYSTEMSRANKFurther <strong>Information</strong>WORLDUNIVERSITYRANKINGS201451-100For information regarding generaladmissions, please contact:Admissions UnitInstitute <strong>of</strong> Graduate StudiesUniversity <strong>of</strong> Malaya50603 Kuala Lumpur,MalaysiaTel: +603 - 79674623/4404/4528/4407Fax: +603 - 79566634Website: http://www.ips.um.edu.myEmail : ips@um.edu.myFor information regarding the PhDprogramme, please contact:Deputy Dean (Postgraduate)<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Computer</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Information</strong> TechnologyUniversity <strong>of</strong> Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: +(603) 79676307/6306Fax: +(603) 79579249Website: www.fsktm.um.edu.myEmail: query_fsktm@um.edu.myFooterWhile every effort is made to ensure the accuracy <strong>of</strong> the information in this leaflet, the University reserves the rightto make changes including programmes <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>and</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idature requirements at any time without prior notice.DOCTOR OFPHILOSOPHY<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Computer</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Information</strong> TechnologyUniversity <strong>of</strong> Malaya
Programme OverviewThe Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degreeawarded by the University. It requires the conduct <strong>of</strong>an original research project, writing <strong>and</strong> defense <strong>of</strong> athesis.The programme is designed to train c<strong>and</strong>idates tosatisfy scientific curiosity, contribute to academiccommunity <strong>and</strong> enhance personal development.Programme StructureThe PhD degree is <strong>of</strong>fered by research mode only leading to thesubmission <strong>of</strong> a thesis.C<strong>and</strong>idates are required to take Research Methodology courseduring the first year <strong>of</strong> studies.Admission RequirementsThe minimum requirements for admission into the PhD programmeare :• a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field; <strong>and</strong>• a Master’s degree in the relevant field; <strong>and</strong>• evidence <strong>of</strong> adequate training, work experience <strong>and</strong> ability toundertake researchC<strong>and</strong>idates having a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA <strong>of</strong> 3.7 <strong>and</strong> above, may alsobe considered for direct admission to the PhD programme <strong>and</strong> required to pass theResearch Methodology course during the first year <strong>of</strong> studies.C<strong>and</strong>idature Requirements• Attended <strong>and</strong> passed at least 3 credits <strong>of</strong> ResearchMethodology Course within the first two (2) semesters <strong>of</strong>c<strong>and</strong>idature.• Seminar presentation within the first four (4) semesters ANDbefore thesis submission for examination.• Present research progress in a C<strong>and</strong>idature Defence sessionin the fifth (5) semester <strong>of</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idature.• Show pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> acceptance for publication <strong>of</strong> at least TWO (2)papers in an ISI (WoS) - Ranked Full Length Journal Paper priorto a Board <strong>of</strong> Examiners meeting <strong>and</strong> viva-voce.Areas <strong>of</strong> ResearchCurrent areas <strong>of</strong> research in the <strong>Faculty</strong> include (but are not limited to):Data Communication &<strong>Computer</strong> Network• Wireless <strong>and</strong> MobileNetwork• Cloud Computing• <strong>Computer</strong> Forensic• Distributed Systems• Network & <strong>Information</strong>Security• High PerformanceComputing• Green ComputingMultimedia• Edutainment• Interactive Multimedia• Image Processing <strong>and</strong><strong>Computer</strong> Vision• Digital Signal Processing• <strong>Information</strong> Security <strong>and</strong>Forensic• Augmented Reality• Virtual Reality• Content Analysis,Matching <strong>and</strong> RetrievalS<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering• Human <strong>Computer</strong>Interaction• S<strong>of</strong>tware Design• Requirements Engineering• S<strong>of</strong>tware EngineeringManagement• S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering Tools<strong>and</strong> Methods• Object-OrientedTechniques <strong>and</strong> Tools• S<strong>of</strong>tware Architecture <strong>and</strong>Reusability Engineering<strong>Information</strong> Systems• Database• <strong>Information</strong> Retrieval• Health Informatics<strong>and</strong> E-Services• KnowledgeManagement• Data Mining• E-Learning• Social Networking<strong>and</strong> CollaborativeToolsArtificial Intelligence• Expert Systems• Machine Learning• Image Processing• Natural LanguageProcessing• Cognitive <strong>Science</strong>• Robotics• Fuzzy Logic• Speech Processing• Intelligent Agents• Natural Computing• Real-time <strong>and</strong>Embedded Systems• Aspect-OrientedS<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering• S<strong>of</strong>tware EngineeringEducation• <strong>Computer</strong>-SupportedCooperative Work• Formal Methods• S<strong>of</strong>tware Testing• S<strong>of</strong>tware Evolution <strong>and</strong>MaintenanceLibrary And <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Science</strong>• Digital libraries & Library automation• Digital literacy / <strong>Information</strong> literacy• Interaction design & User experience• <strong>Information</strong> needs & behaviour• <strong>Information</strong> services / <strong>Information</strong> systems• Bibliometrics / Scientometrics• Scholarly communication• <strong>Information</strong> management / Knowledge management• Libraries <strong>and</strong> information society• Library <strong>and</strong> Organizational studiesOther areas <strong>of</strong> research may be considered depending on the expertiseavailable in the <strong>Faculty</strong>. The <strong>Faculty</strong> encourages interdisciplinary research<strong>and</strong> students are welcome to propose their own topics.Please visit http://ictcs.um.edu.my for details on research areas.English Language Requirements(International C<strong>and</strong>idates Only)University <strong>of</strong> Malaya requires all postgraduate c<strong>and</strong>idates to bepr<strong>of</strong>icient in the English language. Entry requirements for thosewho are writing their Thesis/Dissertation in English:• A b<strong>and</strong> 6 for IELTS; OR• A score <strong>of</strong> 550 paper based total, a score <strong>of</strong> 213 for computerbasedtotal or a score <strong>of</strong> 80 for internet-based total for TOEFL.How to write a Research ProposalAll applicants for the Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy need to upload theResearch Proposal in the on-line application system. Pleasefollow the “How to Write A Research Proposal” available athttp://ips.um.edu.my
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