A master’s degree from the Sultan Idris Education University or any institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; OR

Other qualifications recognised by the Senate;AND

Fulfilment of specific entry requirements imposed by the faculty concerned, as the case may be.

International student candidates are required to pass TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0 except for candidates taking Malay as the field of study or a field of study that uses Malay as the medium of instruction.

Candidates from cognate countries who are submitting research proposals in English must provide proof of the prescribed IELTS or TOEFL qualification when submitting their application for admission to UPSI. [136th Senate No. 11/2015]

If during the duration of study the thesis is written in English, the student from cognate countries must submit an application to the Institute of Graduate Studies through the faculty before it is brought to the Senate meeting for approval. [136th Senate No. 11/2015]

English Proficiency Requirement for International Candidate

International candidates are required to meet one (1) of the following English proficiency requirements:

A score of not less than 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or;

A minimum overall band score of 6.0 in international English Language Testing System (IELTS)