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Universiti Malaya (UM) Bright Scholarship

Malaysian
    PhD

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    Malaysia

    Where to Study

    Upto 100% of Tuition Fees

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Overview

​The Universiti Malaya (UM) Bright Scholarship is a fully funded program for outstanding local and international candidates pursuing full-time PhD studies in research mode at UM. Applicants must meet academic and language proficiency requirements. The scholarship aims to foster high-impact research and enhance UM's global research network.

- 30 years or below at the time of application.
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.70/4.00 (or equivalent).
- Master’s Degree by research or mixed-mode with a minimum CGPA of 3.70/4.00 (or equivalent).
- IELTS Band 6.5, or TOEFL score of at least 73 or CEFR B2 level.
- Applicants must not be receiving any other sponsorships.​

Applicants should choose research topics aligned with UM’s 10 thrust areas:
1. Artificial Intelligence & Digital Robotics
2. Nuclear Energy & Energy Transition
3. Semiconductors & Chips
4. Nanotechnology & Quantum Exploration
5. Space Science & New Engineering
6. Food Sustainability & Security
7. Defence & Security Innovation
8. Rare Earths & Critical Minerals
9. Comprehensive Medical & Health Sciences
10. Social Sciences in Economics, Law, Finance, and Geopolitics

Would you like to apply to Universiti Malaya (UM) Bright Scholarship?
    PhD

    Study Level

    Malaysia

    Where to Study

    Upto 100% of Tuition Fees

    Amount

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