Program Overview
The Building Technology at Universiti Sains Malaysia is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Building Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 4,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,717 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: George Town, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Building Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Building Services Technology
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Building Technology Dissertation
- Sustainable Buildings
- Sustainable Construction Technology and Management
- Building Pathology And Maintenance
- Advanced Construction Materials
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Satisfy the general requirements of USMs graduate school.
- Candidates should hold a first degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and above in any of the following:
Either
(a) BSc. (Hons) Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Or (b) Honours degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia OR degree from other universities in related construction fields approved by Universiti Sains Malaysia such as Engineering, Architecture, Building, Planning, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying
Or(c) Other academic or professional qualifications acceptable by USM.
- Preference is given to those who have relevant working experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,717 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,717 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universiti Sains Malaysia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia(Malayfor'Malaysia Science University',abbreviated asUSM) is a public research university inMalaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
