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Programme Offered
  • Fuel Cell Engineering
  • Hydrogen Energy
  • Energy Management & Policy

Mode of Study: Research
Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time

FUEL CELL PROGRAMME

Fuel Cell Institute (SELFUEL)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Doctor of Philosophy programme is a research mode programme. This programme is designed to students in the fields of fuel cell engineering, hydrogen energy as well as energy policy and management. This program aims to produce graduates with understanding on the concept and theoretical basis of fuel cell, fuel cell application, fuel cell characterization and performance analysis, hydrogen technology, energy management and energy policy. The graduates also are expected to carry out good research during the course of studies. At the same time, this programme is intended to deliver capable graduates to lead their careers as researcher, academician, engineer, consultant, scientist, policy maker and other relevant authority positions.

LIFE AT THE FACULTY

Fuel Cell Institute is renowned for its research opportunities and access to passionate professors and research fellows. Students will be able to work closely with top class researchers in the fields of fuel cell and hydrogen technology and make meaningful connections with their peers. Students will also gain fruitful experience form their involvement in various workshops, seminars, conferences and regular group meetings conducted in the institute. Student club is also established in order to facilitate the involvement of students in various activities.

Programme Requirement

A person who wishes to apply for admission to the Doctorate programme shall possess the following qualification:

  1. Master’s Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme;

  2. other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree or other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or

  3. a student currently pursuing full time master’s programme under sub regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty’s/ Institute’s Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/ Director; or

  4. Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/ Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or with accreditation recognised by a foreign Accreditation Board

  5. any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); or

  6. fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and

  7. fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

A person who wishes to apply for admission to the Doctorate programme shall possess the following qualification:

  1. Master’s Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme;

  2. other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree or other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or

  3. a student currently pursuing full time master’s programme under sub regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty’s/ Institute’s Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/ Director; or

  4. Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/ Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or with accreditation recognised by a foreign Accreditation Board

  5. any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); or

  6. fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and

  7. fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows:

a) Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

b) For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who:

a) will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;

b) has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or

c) is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.

The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

How Much It Will Cost Me?

Please contact Centre for Academic Management for further details:

Tel: +603 8911 8173/ 8027/ 8456
Fax: +603 89118471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my

Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape) for further details:

Tel: +603-8921 3366 / 4196 / 3997 /5377
Fax: + 603-8925 1391
Email: accpkp@ukm.edu.my

Why This Programme?
  • Opportunity for students to embark actively with research in the field of fuel cell engineering, hydrogen energy or energy management and policy.
  • Students are able to work closely with supervisors, research colleagues and research community from local and other institutions around the world. 
  • Students can participate in industry related projects and work in the team effectively to achieve core objectives of research field.
How To Apply
  1. Candidates have to apply online via: http://www.ukm.my/join/
  2. Intake for coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October (for the March intake of the following year) and every April (for the October intake).
  3. Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
  4. The duration for Masters programme requires 2 to 4 semester of study on fulltime basis and 4 to 8 semesters on a parttime basis and for Doctor of Philosophy programme is 6 to 12 semesters on fulltime basis and 8 to 14 semesters on a part-time basis.
Faculty Information

Campus : Bangi, Selangor
Faculty : Fuel Cell Institute (SELFUEL)
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Duration:

  1. Research – Full Time (Min 6 Semester) / Part Time (Min 8 Semester)

Contact :
Fuel Cell Institute (SELFUEL)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel : +603 8911 8535 / 8527
Email: syakirsaad@ukm.edu.my
Website : www.ukm.my/selfuel

Contact Us

Local Students

Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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Malaysia

Tel: +603 89118468 / 8389
Fax: +603 89118471 
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/akademik

International Students

Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape)
Level 2, Bangunan Wawasan
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603 8921 5585 / 5609
Email: admissionpkp@ukm.edu.my
Web: https://www.ukm.my/ukmshape

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