UCSI University

Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.

Course Information

Academic Qualification

Master

Duration

2.0 years

Intake

Open throughout the year

English Requirement

Class Type

Research

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

15,000

MYR

Second Year

15,000

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 30,000 MYR

Other Fees

Application Fees + Visa 3,600 MYR

Refundable Deposit 1,000 MYR

International Administration fee 4,200 MYR

Registration fee 450 MYR

Facilities fee 850 MYR

Total Additional Fees 10,100 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 40,100 MYR

Course Overview

The Master of Philosophy in Built Environment at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur is a research-focused programme designed to enhance students' research competence, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in the study of built and urban environments. Graduates are prepared for roles such as public administrator, policy researcher, urban or rural development strategist, property marketing strategist, environmental analyst, and community development planner.

Program Structure

Semester 1: Research Methodology
Semesters 2 – 6: Research Seminar

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; OR
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a CGPA below 2.50, with a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a relevant field.
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0; MUET Band 4; TOEFL iBT 60; Pearson Test of English 59; Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests 169.

Career Opportunities

Public Administrator or Policy Researcher
Urban or Rural Development Strategist
Property Marketing Strategist
Environmental Analyst
Community Development Planner

Highlights

Duration: 2-3 years (Full-Time), 3-4 years (Part-Time)
Location: Kuala Lumpur Campus
Mode: Full-time / Part-time
Approval Code: N/580/7/0021; 02/2026
Accreditation Code: MQA/PA14224

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