Overview

The Directorate serves as the national focal point for all oceanographic and marine science activities, and provides leadership and policies in marine scientific research and development (R&D) undertaken within Malaysian waters. Under the 10th Malaysia Plan (2011-2015) NOD had proposed to the government for the establishment of the National Institute of Oceanography.

Features

This emphasized the government recognition on increasing human capitals in the field.

The Marine Science and Technology program is offered at International Islamic University of Malaysia.

In addition to that, issues such as global warming, overfishing, coastal erosions indicate that human continue to harvest the marine ecosystem to sustain the growing human population. Advances in technology, combined with demand, has improved human ability to derive food and energy sources from the ocean.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Science

Calculus

Physical Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Biological Oceanography

Ocean Law and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

136 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Marine Engineering Marine Science View 12 other Bachelors in Marine Science in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A score of 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or

6.0 points in the test administrated by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)

If they do not have either of these qualifications, applicants may sit for the IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT), in which they must obtain at least 6.0 points to fulfill the requirement.

Applicants interested in programmes taught in Arabic must obtain an exemption after sitting for the IIUM-administered Arabic Placement Test (APT).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25600 MYR / year

≈ 25600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1400 MYR / year

≈ 1400 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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