UPM International Graduate Scholarship 2027 in Malaysia

Overview

The UPM International Graduate Scholarship (IGSS) provides partial tuition-fee support for excellent international PhD students at Universiti Putra Malaysia. The award is designed for talented doctoral candidates from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa who intend to conduct research in priority academic areas.

Benefits

• A 30% to 50% tuition fee waiver for eligible PhD students.
• Financial assistance covering up to three years or six semesters of doctoral study.
• Access to UPM supervisors, research groups, laboratories, and academic facilities.

Eligibility

• Must hold a Master's degree and fulfill UPM's general admission requirements for international students.
• Must be a new student or in the first semester of PhD study with 'Continue' status.
• Must be a citizen of an eligible region, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, or Africa.
• Must not receive any other scholarship, financial assistance, or income, and must not be engaged in employment at the time of application.
• Must have published at least one academic journal article or provide a strong institutional recommendation, along with a support letter from a UPM advisor.

How to Apply

1. Confirm you meet the general PhD admission criteria and scholarship requirements.
2. Contact a prospective UPM supervisor in your research field to secure their agreement and support letter.
3. Prepare all required supporting documents, including degree certificates, embassy verification letters, and publication evidence.
4. Submit the online application via the UPM i-GIMS student portal and ensure your supervisor and faculty dean complete their online endorsements before the deadline.

Deadline

Applications for the First Semester close on 31 August 2026.