Admission  @Universiti Sains Malaysia

PhD (Mathematics) - School of Distance Education

OVERVIEW

The postgraduate degrees of Mathematics offer students to be experts such as pure mathematics, numerical analysis, operation research, computer aided geometric design and mathematical modelling. The programmes provide an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Pure Mathematics

  • Algebra
  • Complex Analysis
  • Groups and Moufang Loops
  • Finite Groups Representation Theory
  • Geometric Function Theory
  • Coding Theory
  • Analysis
  • Number Theory

2. Numerical Analysis

  • Parallel Numerical Algorithms
  • Cryptography
  • Functional Differential Equations
  • Convergence and Learning Algorithms of Neural Network
  • Differential Equations
  • Neural Networks
  • Numerical Linear Algebra
  • Optimazations

3. Operation Research

  • Inventory Control
  • Network Flow
  • Multiple Criteria Decision Making
  • Maintenance Modelling
  • Linear Programming
  • Production Management
  • Decision Analysis
  • Data Envelopment Analysis

4. Computer Aided Geometric Design

  • Computer Aided Geometric Design
  • Quality Control
  • Computer Graphics

5. Mathematical Modelling

  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Environmental Evaluation Modelling
  • Environmental System Modelling
  • Adaptive Digital Signal Processing
  • Phase-field Modelling
  • Computational Intelligence

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Distance Education

ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

  • A Master's degree in research mode; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
DURATION

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

FEES
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3350.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1000.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : +604 653 2606
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division
Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328
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