Intake Schedule

The intake is in the first semester (September) and the

second semester (February) of every session.

Fees
The course fees can be found at www.ips.um.edu.my
under ‘Fees Structure’.

UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre

Contact Us
UM Power Energy
Dedicated Advanced Centre
(UMPEDAC)
Level 4, Wisma R & D UM
University of Malaya
Jalan Pantai Baharu
59990 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 2246 3397/98 (Academic Division)

+603 2246 3246/52 (Management Division)
Fax: +603 2246 3257

Email: umpedac@um.edu.my
Website: www.umpedac.um.edu.my
Introduction
This programme is a matching programme for Master
of Energy Science from Kyoto University, Japan under
the University of Malaya - Kyoto University double
Master degree agreement. It is designed to provide
graduate students with advanced understanding in
various core areas in Renewable Energy technology and
management. The main objective of this programme is
to offer an education that is directly relevant to the
latest advancements in the Renewable-Energy-related
industry.
Benefits
The students will be exposed to the latest equipment,
tools, techniques and methods to achieve their goals in
the course of this programme. In addition, they will
also benefit from the industry-relevant technical field
trips to various advanced institutions and
establishments around the world. The students will
have the opportunity to observe and emulate the latest
technologies and best practises during these field trips.
This programme is very suitable for fresh graduates as
well as professionals who are looking to develop their
knowledge, expertise and skills, as well as practising
engineers who are looking for career advancements in
the field of Renewable Energy.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates will find many opportunities to go on to
impressive careers as policy makers, professional
scientists, consultants, managers or engineers across
the latest Renewable Energy technologies, power
generation from Renewable Energy, distribution and
demand management and so on.
Admission Requirement Programme Structure
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree not less This programme consists of a total of forty-two (42)
than 3.0 CGPA in engineering, science or energy- credit hours consisting of:
related field of study or an equivalent degree.
OR a) Five (5) core subjects whereby each core subject
Other qualifications approved by the Senate from carries 3 credit hours, AND
time to time. b) Research Project with 12 credit hours, AND
c) Five (5) elective subjects whereby each elective
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree less than 3.0 subject carries 3 credit hours.
CGPA (2.7 - 2.99) can be considered as follows:
Fulfil at least ONE of the following criteria: Core Subjects
 Working experience in related field; The core subjects in this programme are:
 One (1) ISI publication;  Research Methodology
 Scholarship holder;  Energy and Sustainable Development
 UM graduate.  Energy Policy
 Energy Conservation and Management
 Foundation of Renewable Energy
Language Requirement (for International Candidates)  Research Project
Must have at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 if the
first degree is obtained from the university where Elective Subjects
English is not the language of instruction. They are complemented by a variety of industry-
OR relevant elective subjects which include:
Pass English courses required by the University.  Experiment Design
 Energy and Environment
 Renewable Energy Resources and Application
 Turbomachinery
 Smart Grids
 Biomass Energy
 Hydrogen Economy
 Energy Storage Technology
 Zero Carbon Buildings
 Energy Economics
 Energy Conversion from Heat to Power
 Solar Energy
 Hydro Power