PhD in Geospatial

Geospatial technology such as Remote Sensing provides us with a continuous and constant source of information about the Earth, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a methodology for handling all of this geographic data. The marriage of the two disciplines has allowed us to carry out large scale analyses of the Earth’s surface and, at the same time, provide increasingly detailed knowledge on many planetary variables and improve our understanding of its functioning. These analyses are essential for decision-making on the sustainable management of natural resources, designing networks of protected areas, and addressing the threats of global change.

The programme provides further education opportunity for UGM master degree holders to pursue a higher level of academic programme. The programme will also open doors of opportunity to postgraduates from other local and foreign universities who wish to pursue quality and affordable postgraduate education at UGM.

First Year

1. Research Methodology
2. Research Proposal

Second Year

1. Thesis

Third Year

1. Thesis

Local Admission

Master’s degree in Geospatial or related field and accepted by Senate PPT; OR

Other qualifications equivalent to Masters recognized by the Malaysian Government

There is no direct entry from Bachelor’s Degree to Doctorate level. Candidates with a Master’s Degree who register for the program by obtaining a GPA of at least 3.67 or more or its equivalent from an academic or TVET program are eligible to apply to change their candidacy to a Doctoral Degree program within one (1) year after registration in the Master’s Degree with the following conditions:

• Demonstrated abilities and capabilities in conducting research at the Doctoral Degree level
• Thorough internal evaluation by the PPT and getting the approval of the PPT Senate: DAN
• Other qualifications set by PPT

Any equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government

International Admission

The English Language Entry Requirement for International Student at University of GEOMATIKA Malaysia are as follows:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Band 6.0
• TOEFL: Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Score 550

** For students who do not have the above English Qualification, they must undergo Geomatika’s English Program

Employment opportunities are available as per the following :

• Geographical Information System Specialist
• Civil Engineer
• Environmental Scientist
• Urban Planner
• Geologist