Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Architecture in Malaysia

Institutions Offering Master of Architecture

•  National University of Malaysia, Selangor  
  Intake Information:
  Intake for the course work mode and mixed mode programmes are open twice a year, which is every October until November (for the next year February intake) and every April until May (for the September intake). Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year. All programmes intake are offered only in Semester 1 every session. All lectures are conducted during office hours Monday to Friday (8.00 am - 5.00 pm)
  
  Mode of Study: Coursework
  
  Registration Status: Full Time
  
  Entry Requirements:
  Requirements for admission to the Masters Degree programme:
  A Bachelor of Engineering degree with honours (CGPA 2.75 and above) from The National University of Malaysia or its equivalent from any other recognized university
  
  OR;
  
  (a) CGPA 2.50 – 2.74 with at least 1 year working experience in engineering field after obtaining the degree for Malaysian applicants
  
  (b) CGPA 2.3 – 2.49 with at least 3 years working experience in engineering field after obtaining the degree for Malaysian applicants
  
  ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
  
  An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows:
  Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS (6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or
  For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non-Graduating Student.
  The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who:
  will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;
  has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or
  is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.
  The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).
•  Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course entry requirements
  -A recognized Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) Part 1 Degree in Architecture or the equivalent; AND
  -A minimum of 6 months practical experience after graduating from the first stage of architectural education at registered architect office, approved architectural related organization or practice within the building industry; AND
  -Pass portfolio interview conducted by TAR UC.
  
  
  English Language Requirements
  
  (i) Malaysian Students
  -MUET Band 3.0 or IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 42 or equivalent; OR
  -Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
  
  (ii) International Students
  -IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 42 equivalent OR
  -Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
  
  Course duration: Full time (Malaysian and International students) - 2 years
  
  Intake: January and June
  
  Course content:
  -Advanced Design Studio I
  -Architectural Theory and Philosophy
  -Research Methodology
  -Advanced Design Studio II
  -Advanced Building Technology
  -Urban Design
  -Architectural Practice: Construction Law
  -Architectural Design Thesis I
  -Architectural Practice: Contract Management
  -Architectural Design Thesis II
  -Dissertation
  -Building Techniques Analysis
  -Architectural Practice: Practice and Entrepreneurship
  -Elective: Building Conservation, Advanced Digital Architecture, Building Technology & Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development
•  International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur  
  Career Opportunities:
  
  The graduates will have the opportunity to work in the following areas/companies:
  i. Architecture Firms and Practices
  ii. Project Management Companies
  iii. Construction and Developer Companies
  iv. Research & Development (Government and Private Sectors)
  v. Academic Institutions
  vi. Government/Semi-Government Sectors
  
  
  Duration of Study:
  
  The full time programme would normally require 2 years (4 semesters) to complete. The maximum period allowed for the completion of the full time programme is 4 years (8 semesters).
  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  a) A pass in the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (IIUM) or equivalent to LAM Part-I
  
  b) A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent
  
  c) A minimum of B grade for overall design, and technology related courses
  
  d) Pass IIUM English placement test or equivalent
  
  e) A minimum of 6 months working experience in architectural related field as required by LAM
  
  f) Subject to interview, appointment letter (from employer) and portfolio review by the department.
•  Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar  
  Course entry requirements:
  (1) a Bachelor's Degree with Honours and CGPA of 2.75 and above or a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of 2.75 and above in a related field from UTAR; or
  
  (2) a Bachelor's Degree with Honours and CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than 2.75 or a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than 2.75 in the relevant field of study from UTAR and subjected to rigorous assessment; or
  
  (3) any other qualifications equivalent to (i) and (ii) as recognized by the Senate and Board of Architects Malaysia;
  
  and at least six months of post degree Practical Experience in a registered architect's office evidenced in a log book;
  
  and a portfolio (Working & Study portfolio) for submission and assessment
  
  Language requirement:
  - IELTS Academic : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1)
  
  - TOEFL : 410-413/ TOEFL iBT Score 42 - 45
  - Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50
  
  - Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 level in CEFR)
  - MUET Band 3
  
  Course duration: Min 2 year - Max 4 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Intake: May
•  University of Technology Sarawak, Kuching  
  Course entry requirements
  a) A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from LAM Part 1 accredited programme with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the University Senate; AND
  b) Successful interview and portfolio assessment; AND
  c) Minimum of six (6) months of working experience in architectural firm, recognised organisation related to architectural field or practice in the construction industry with a proof of employment letter.
  OR
  a) A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from LAM Part 1 accredited programme with minimum CGPA of 2.50 but less than 2.75 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the University Senate; AND
  b) Successful interview and portfolio assessment; AND
  c) Minimum of eighteen (18) months of working experience in architectural firm, recognised organisation related to architectural field or practice in the construction industry with a proof of employment letter.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM, Kuala Lumpur  
  

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