Application For Admission To Postgraduate Programme: I. Personal Information
Application For Admission To Postgraduate Programme: I. Personal Information
Complete ALL sections in BLOCK LETTERS and tick () appropriate boxes.
Affix a passport-
State the programme in which you wish to enrol [e.g. Master of Science, sized colour
Master of Arts (Chinese Studies); PhD(Engineering); etc]: photograph here
Please visit our webpage at http://ipsr.utar.edu.my/ for more information If you’re submitting
hardcopy of the
application form
Programme
Faculty
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
7. Correspondence Address
Address
8. Permanent Home Address (If different from the above Correspondence Address)
Address
10. Do you have any physical disability or illness? If “yes”, please specify the nature of this condition(s)
and enclose a photocopy of the medical report.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Form Title : Application for Admission to Postgraduate Programme
Form Number: FM-IPSR-PSU-001 Rev No.: 11 Effective Date: 01/03/2018 Page No.: 2 of 14
III. Proposed outline of research. (For Programme by Research, attach a detailed research proposal)
A research proposal (min. of 3 pages) should consist the following: 1. Introduction & Justification of the study (indicating
Research Background; Problem Statements & Objectives of the Research); 2. Literature Review; 3. Research
Methodology; 4. Proposed Work Schedule; 5. Expected Research Outcome; and 6. References
Note Applicant to discuss with the potential supervisor before submitting the agreed research proposal.
The proposed supervisor is required to endorse the agreed research proposal, by signing on every
page of the Research Proposal and to complete the prescribed FM-IPSR-PSU-036: Endorsement of
Research Proposal form. To find the potential Supervisor Please visit our webpage at
https://www.utar.edu.my/staffDirSearch.jsp for information on the Academic Staff and their Research
Areas)
Undergraduate Qualifications
List Titles of Publications, Major Papers, or Thesis of which you are author or co-author.
(Continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
If you are applying for Master’s or PhD programme where If you are applying for Master’s or PhD programme
the medium of instruction is English language: where the medium of instruction is Chinese language:
Result of English Language Proficiency Test taken Result of Chinese Language Proficiency Test
English Your Date Taken taken
Proficiency Test Grade/Score/ (mm/yyyy) Chinese Your Date Taken
Band Proficiency Test Grade/Score/ (mm/yyyy)
Band
TOEFL
SPM / O-level
IELTS Chinese Language
UEC Chinese
CPE
Language
CAE STPM Chinese
Language
PTE
Chinese
O-level English Proficiency Test:
Language HSK (The
MUET Intermediate
Certificate)
Others (Please
specify) Test of Proficiency
- Huayu: TOP
(Advanced level)
Others (Please
specify)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Form Title : Application for Admission to Postgraduate Programme
Form Number: FM-IPSR-PSU-001 Rev No.: 11 Effective Date: 01/03/2018 Page No.: 5 of 14
Area of study
Programme/Course
Date of Joining
Date of Leaving
X. REFEREES
Note: (1) Potential supervisor cannot be the referee; (2) If possible, both referees be from the academic line (If not, minimum one)
Title
Name
Occupation
Address
Contact No.
Mobile No.
E-mail Address
Fax No.
Note Also complete the prescribed Referee Form as attached below – 1 set for each referee. The completed
referee forms in individual sealed envelopes must be submitted together with this application form.
Please be informed that in accordance with Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), Universiti Tunku
Abdul Rahman (“UTAR”) is hereby bound to make notice and require consent in relation to collection,
recording, storage, usage and retention of personal information.
Notice:
1. The purposes for which your personal data may be used are inclusive but not limited to:-
For assessment of any application to UTAR
For processing any benefits and services
For communication purposes
For advertorial and news
For general administration and record purposes
For enhancing the value of education
For educational and related purposes consequential to UTAR
For the purpose of our corporate governance
For consideration as a guarantor for UTAR staff/ student applying for his/her scholarship/ study
loan
2. Your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to third party and/or UTAR collaborative
partners including but not limited to the respective and appointed outsourcing agents for purpose of
fulfilling our obligations to you in respect of the purposes and all such other purposes that are related
to the purposes and also in providing integrated services, maintaining and storing records. Your data
may be shared when required by laws and when disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable
laws.
3. Any personal information retained by UTAR shall be destroyed and/or deleted in accordance with our
retention policy applicable for us in the event such information is no longer required.
4. UTAR is committed in ensuring the confidentiality, protection, security and accuracy of your personal
information made available to us and it has been our ongoing strict policy to ensure that your personal
information is accurate, complete, not misleading and updated.
Consent:
1. By submitting this form you hereby authorise and consent to us processing (including disclosing) your
personal data and any updates of your information, for the purposes and/or for any other purposes
related to the purpose.
2. If you do not consent or subsequently withdraw your consent to the processing and disclosure of your
personal data, UTAR will not be able to fulfill our obligations or to contact you or to assist you in
respect of the purposes and/or for any other purposes related to the purpose.
3. You may access and update your personal data by writing to us at [email protected].
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Form Title : Application for Admission to Postgraduate Programme
Form Number: FM-IPSR-PSU-001 Rev No.: 11 Effective Date: 01/03/2018 Page No.: 8 of 14
(vii) 1 passport-sized colour photographs affixed on the Submit together Send 1 colour
front page of this form with application photographs to IPSR
form (hand-deliver or post
or by courier service)
(viii) Referee Forms from two referees Submit in individual Send in individual
sealed and signed sealed and signed
envelopes together envelopes to IPSR
with application (hand-deliver or post
form or by courier service)
(ix) Letter of scholarship/sponsorship, etc (If applicable) Submit together Email scanned copy
with application as attachment or
form hand-deliver or by
post or by courier
service to IPSR
Note (a) If you’re submitting the application/documents by post or by courier service, please forward to
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR) at the address stated in Section XV.
(b) Receipt of the above items (i) – (vi) by IPSR is required for immediate processing of your
application
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Form Title : Application for Admission to Postgraduate Programme
Form Number: FM-IPSR-PSU-001 Rev No.: 11 Effective Date: 01/03/2018 Page No.: 9 of 14
Note (a) If you’re submitting the application/documents by post or by courier service, please forward to
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR) at the address stated in Section XV.
(b) Receipt of the above items (i) – (v) by IPSR is required for immediate processing of your
application
Send the completed application form and all supporting documents and items stated above to:
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,
PO Box 11384,
50744 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
or
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,
Jalan Sungai Long,
Bandar Sungai Long,
Cheras, 43000 Kajang,
Selangor, Malaysia
or
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,
Jalan Universiti,
Bandar Barat,
31900 Kampar,
Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
How did you first learn about UTAR and its programmes?
Part 1 of this form should be completed by the applicant and handed to the referee to complete Part 2.
Referees are to return it in a signed sealed envelope to the applicant to attach with the application form.
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
The above named applicant is applying for graduate study at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman and has
named you as a referee. We should be grateful if you could provide us with a reference on the applicant’s
academic and/or general suitability to undertake the proposed programme of study by completing Part 2
of this form or by attaching a letter of reference on letter-headed paper.
In particular, it would be of great assistance if you could comment on the applicant’s previous academic
achievement, as well as any strengths and weaknesses (e.g. determination, diligence, motivation, ability
to work independently, ability to work under sustained pressure, emotional maturity, and initiative). In
addition, we would appreciate your opinion on the applicant’s standard of proficiency in written and oral
English.
Thank you for your assistance. Please be assured that your reply will be treated in strictest confidence by
the University. Please return this form to the applicant in an envelope with your signature across the seal
to ensure confidentiality.
Designation: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
Employer
Others _____________________________________________________
(Please specify)
Comments:
Referee’s Declaration
(i) I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given in this form is correct and complete.
(ii) I understand and agree to the University using and processing my personal data as contained in this
form. I have read, understood and agreed to the Personal Data Protection Statement of the University
(Please visit https://www.utar.edu.my/PrivacyNotice_English.jsp to view our Privacy Notice). [If you
wish to make any inquiries, correction, complaints or access to your personal data, please contact
IPSR Director at [email protected]]
Official Stamp:
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Form Title : Referee Form for Postgraduate Study
Form Number: FM-IPSR-PSU-002 Rev No.: 4 Effective Date: 12/01/2016 Page No.: 1 of 2
Part 1 of this form should be completed by the applicant and handed to the referee to complete Part 2.
Referees are to return it in a signed sealed envelope to the applicant to attach with the application form.
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
The above named applicant is applying for graduate study at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman and has
named you as a referee. We should be grateful if you could provide us with a reference on the applicant’s
academic and/or general suitability to undertake the proposed programme of study by completing Part 2
of this form or by attaching a letter of reference on letter-headed paper.
In particular, it would be of great assistance if you could comment on the applicant’s previous academic
achievement, as well as any strengths and weaknesses (e.g. determination, diligence, motivation, ability
to work independently, ability to work under sustained pressure, emotional maturity, and initiative). In
addition, we would appreciate your opinion on the applicant’s standard of proficiency in written and oral
English.
Thank you for your assistance. Please be assured that your reply will be treated in strictest confidence by
the University. Please return this form to the applicant in an envelope with your signature across the seal
to ensure confidentiality.
Designation: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
Employer
Others _____________________________________________________
(Please specify)
Comments:
Referee’s Declaration
(i) I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given in this form is correct and complete.
(ii) I understand and agree to the University using and processing my personal data as contained in this
form. I have read, understood and agreed to the Personal Data Protection Statement of the University
(Please visit https://www.utar.edu.my/PrivacyNotice_English.jsp to view our Privacy Notice). [If you
wish to make any inquiries, correction, complaints or access to your personal data, please contact
IPSR Director at [email protected]]
Official Stamp:
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Form Title : Endorsement of Research Proposal
Form Number: FM-IPSR-PSU-036 Rev No.: 1 Effective Date: 07/10/2019 Page No.: 1 of 1
Note: This form is to be completed by the proposed Main Supervisor and to be submitted
along with the Research Proposal. The proposed Main Supervisor should sign on every
page of the research proposal.
Applicant Name:
Section A: Proposed Supervisor Details
Main Supervisor
Name :
Co-Supervisor
Name 1 :
Co-Supervisor
Name 2 :
Justification for proposing more than one Co-Supervisors (if any)
Research Title:
Research Centre
Is the Research Area /Title related to the Faculty? Yes/ No
Will this research be funded by any Research Grant? Yes/ No
(If Yes, please stated below the Project No and Funding Body. If No, state how
will the project be supported )