Master of Civil Engineering (Research)
KUALALUMPUR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KLUST)
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Course Details
Qualification
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Intake
Mar, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct
English Requirement
IELTS 5.0
Class Type
Physical
Yearly Tuition fees
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | MYR 18,400.00 |
| 2nd Year | MYR 18,400.00 |
Other Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Caution (Refundable) | MYR 1,500.00 |
| International Student Fee | MYR 12,000.00 |
| EMGS | MYR 3,850.00 |
Overview
The Master of Civil Engineering (Research) is a graduate program that focuses on advanced studies and research in civil engineering, providing students with the opportunity to specialize in specific areas and contribute to the field through research projects or a thesis. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research institutions, engineering consulting firms, or government agencies, where they can apply their specialized knowledge and research skills to make advancements in civil engineering.
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate.
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.
Future Careers
- Research Engineer
- Academia/Professor
- Consulting Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Water Resources Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Government Engineer
- Project Manager.
Curriculum
Learning/Research Methodology
- The research project will be guided by an appointed supervisor.
- The student will be required to attend seminars in the research area.
- The student will be required to present and defend his/her research proposal at the end of his/her first quarter of study.
- The student is required to submit monthly progress reports to his/her supervisor. Periodic consultations will be arranged as set by the supervisor.
- The Postgraduate Studies Committee will review the performance of the student on a quarterly basis.
- Upon completion of his/her research, the student will present and defend his/her thesis.
Research Areas
- Construction Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Highway & Pavement Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Construction Engineering
- Construction of physical infrastructure facilities
- Rural and low-cost housing
- Small and medium industrial buildings
Geotechnical Engineering
- Appropriate foundation design
- Ground improvement methods
- Slope stabilization
Highway and Pavement Engineering
- Development of new materials
- New techniques in design
Structural Engineering
- Advanced concrete technology
- Design problems for structures
- Modelling of structures
Water Resources Engineering
- Analysis and modelling of hydraulic and hydrological systems
- River and estuary studies and flood control
- Surface and ground water quality modelling
