Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) was established with the assistance of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MUST was established based on the belief that Malaysia has the ability to develop a major research and development infrastructure capable of making it a leader in the development of highly skilled human resources needed to accelerate economic development in high technology areas for itself and the region.
Quality and opportunity are the keys to post-graduate study. MUST seeks to provide a fully integrated and balanced post-graduate education system that will produce professionals who will not only have a deep understanding of natural sciences, information processing and micro and macro-economics, but also solid knowledge of their chosen field. In addition, our graduates will understand how their chosen field fits in a broader technical context. They will have a clear sense of society’s needs and understand relevant economic, political, ecological, and institutional contexts. Further, they will have the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and will be able to express themselves creatively and productively.
Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) was founded on a collaborative programme between MUST Ehsan Foundation and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MUST was established based on the belief that Malaysia has the ability to develop a major research and development infrastructure capable of making it a leader in the development of highly skilled human resources needed to accelerate economic development in high technology areas for itself and the region.
Quality and opportunity are the keys to post-graduate study. MUST seeks to provide a fully integrated and balanced post-graduate education that will produce professionals who will not only have a deep understanding of the natural sciences, information processing and micro- and macro-economics, but also a solid knowledge of their chosen fields. In addition, our graduates will understand how their chosen field fits in a broader technical context. They will have a clear sense of society’s needs and understand relevant economic, political, ecological, and institutional contexts. Further, they will have the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, to be able to express themselves creatively and productively.
Mission & Vision
Vision and Mission
To serve as the nucleus for a high technology research and development infrastructure and to improve the quantity and quality of highly skilled human resources thereby accelerating the development of indigenous technology and enterprise.
Our vision is to establish a world-class university that will produce leaders and critical thinkers in science and technology, trained in entrepreneurship and who can develop and manage world-class indigenous technologies.
Objectives
MUST is committed to:
• Facilitate the realization of Malaysia's vision to become a center of academic excellence within the region
• Augment the Government's vision for a more R&D focused nation
• Promote innovation and creativity in the fields of science and technology so as to help Malaysian industry become more
productive and globally competitive and
• Complement other Malaysian universities by being a world-class apex university providing a post-graduate research focus to
intellectually elite graduate students from Malaysia and the region in a system on par with the best the world has to offer.
Accommodation
Finding an accommodation in the vicinity of the university may seem like a daunting task for some. But here at MUST, we take great care in ensuring that our students find the right accommodation during their study at the university. With three fully-equipped condominiums within short walking distances (less than 1 km radius), and a number of others within the neighbourhood, there are ample rooms available to accommodate all students. Please find below brief information on our recommended choices for accommodation during your study at MUST.
Admission
Acceptance into the Foundation / MSc / PhD programme is based on academic qualifications as well as English language proficiency.
Applicants are expected to have the following qualifications:
For Foundation Program:
• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with 5 Credits including English, Mathematics and 2 Science subjects or equivalent; OR
• O-Levels or equivalent; OR
• Passed any of the courses accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) or any other equivalent institutions; OR
• Qualification from other local and overseas school / colleges that is recognized by Malaysian Government or equivalent.
For MSc programmes:
• Upper Second Class degree in a relevant field (or an equivalent qualification) from a university of acceptable standing.
• Applicants who do not meet the required minimum qualification but with some relevant working experience will also be considered.
For PhD programmes:
• Master of Science degree in a relevant field (or an equivalent qualification) from a university of acceptable standing.
• Applicants who do not meet the required minimum qualification but with some relevant working experience will also be considered.
Scholarships
Financial Aid
MUST makes available financial aid in the form of interest free loans to successful Malaysian applicants only. The loan has to be repaid over a period of 72 months commencing 6 months after graduation. Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships positions may be available from time to time subject to the availability of grants received by the respective faculty members. As the University does not have financial resources to provide support for all deserving students, it is important that prospective students also explore other sources of financial aid available outside of MUST. Scholarship may be given based on your performance at the end of your semester (for Malaysian students only).
