About the programme
The Institute offers two postgraduate programmes by research MSc and PhD.
The postgraduate by research programmes provide comprehensive training in research in various areas of mathematical sciences of current interest to members of the Institute. These include but are not limited to areas such as algebra, analysis, combinatorics, graph theory, computer-aided geometric design, differential geometry, atomic collision processes, mathematical modelling, multivariate methods, non-linear regression, numerical analysis, operations research, quantum collision and tunelling processes, statistical distributions and modelling, stochastic processes and investment. A list of the staff members in with a brief description of their research interests are given below. Prospective candidates are advised to contact the staff members directly for a possible research topic before applying for admission.
>>Pure Mathematics Unit
>>Applied Mathematics Unit
>>Statistics Unit
>>Actuarial Science Unit
Other than the conventional PhD, the University of Malaya also permits the presentation of thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the format of published papers and by prior publication. To encourage industry participation in research and innovation through collaborations between the industries and the university, the University of Malaya also offers an industrial PhD programme. Please click on the following guidelines for more details:
>>Guidelines for PhD Thesis in the Format of Published Papers
>>Guidelines for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programme by Prior Publication
>>Guidelines for the Industrial PhD programme
Award of Degree
The award of the degree is based on the dissertation submitted by the candidate. There are no written exams. (At the discretion of the supervisor, a candidate may be required to audit courses offered by the Institute.)
Application Procedure
Applications can be made online via the website https://aasc.um.edu.my
MSc
Minimum : 2 semesters
Maximum: 8 semesters
PhD
Minimum : 4 semesters
Maximum: 12 semesters
Proposed GOT (Graduate-on-Time) Timetable :
>>MSc by research
>>PhD (conventional)
>>PhD (fast track)
>>PhD (conversion from Masters)
Last Update: 07/03/2023