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Engineering & Applied Sciences · Master's

Master of Civil Engineering (Research)

Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST)

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Program 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

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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

Available scholarships

  • International Discount (Conflict-Affected Regions)

    Up to 30% coverage

    30% tuition fee reduction is available to international students arriving from conflict-affected countries. This discount carries no prerequisite conditions or academic benchmarks and will be automatically applied to the student's account upon enrollment.

  • International Discount

    Up to 50% coverage

    The student must maintain the required CGPA every semester to get the 50% discount

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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