Here are a few updates regarding Ph.D. admissions in Malaysia.
February 2023
The research-based program is offered in diverse areas in Science and Technology to provide students with the opportunity to experience the research process.
Deadline: Throughout the year
Intake: October until November and every April until May.
The Doctorate of Philosophy is the Faculty of Applied Sciences’ leading postgraduate credential. Bringing together the best minds from academia and the industry, the programme sees academics working in tandem with their students on research in diverse fields.
Intake: Open throughout the year
Course Duration: 3 years
This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature.
Intake: Throughout the year
Fees: In 2023, the annual tuition fees for this course are:
RM44,500 for Malaysian students
RM49,000 for international students.
The main focus of the research lies in the development of various intelligent systems and computational techniques which can be applied to a wide range of real-world problems.
Intake: February, April, June and September
Start date: February, April, June and September 2023
January 2023
The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is among Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities and is where a unique fusion of technology, innovation, and creativity works effectively toward transforming students into highly competent, employable, and future-proof professionals.
Course Intakes (Ph.D)-Full Time: 07 Feb 2023, 04 Apr 2023, 06 Jun 2023.
Course Intakes (Ph.D)-Part Time: 07 Mar 2023, 02 May 2023.
Read more…IUMW is committed to providing quality education through excellence in teaching, learning, research and community services. In the interest of continuous improvement as an excellent higher learning institution, IUMW reviews and consults to allow innovative solutions to challenges in a dynamic environment.
Programme Intake (Ph.D): Feb, Sept.
Modes of Study: Part/Full-Time Available.
Read more…IUKL offers various home-grown Full time and Part Time Masters and Doctorate (PhD) programmes in the discipline of Architecture, Built Environment, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering & Information Technology.
Intakes: There are three intakes per year. All programmes are offered in March, June and September/October intakes.
Note: International students are required to submit applications two month before semester begins.
Read more…December 2022
All postgraduate research programmes (excluding postgraduate research programme in the School of Economics)
Application details:
Application deadline:
Malaysian: 11 January 2023
International: 21 November 2022
Registration period (including registration deadline): 2 January 2023 – 24 February 2023
A PhD in Information Technology at Monash University takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. The program consists of extensive, independent research on an agreed chosen topic, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors.
Duration: 3 years
Tuition fee: 30,216 EUR/year
Apply date: Anytime
Start date: Anytime
Candidates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Computing at Sunway University will be leaders and innovators in the fields of computing, information and communications technology.
Duration: 3 years
Apply date: January 2023
Start date: Mar 2023
The Science programme of Taylor’s University is a research-based program offered in the School of Biosciences. The School’s research strategy provides students with the opportunity to experience the research process to instill the passion for discovery.
Duration: 3 years
Tuition fee: 4,719 EUR/year
Apply date: January 2023
Start date: Mar 2023
The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) programme provides professionals in-depth knowledge of Engineering, thus shaping the ability to solve research and engineering problems effectively.
Duration: 3 years
Start date: January 2023
November 2022
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, located in Skudai, Johor is a public, the research-intensive university ranked among one of the top universities in Malaysia. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia programs include 35+ UG and 70+ PG taught and research programs through its 7 faculties in full-time and part-time mode. UTM also offers a foundation program to provide students with basic engineering, science, and social science knowledge.
Application details:
For postgraduates for the February Semester, the application is open from September to November.
For the September semester, the applications are available from March to June.
Tuition Fees : For Coursework & Mixed Mode-21,350(MYR)
For Research 18,350 (MYR).
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), formally known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia is one of the leading research universities in Malaysia. Founded in 1931 as School of agriculture, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate courses with a primary focus on agricultural sciences and its related fields.
Application Details: Deadline for late registration for programs by research new students.:6 January 2023
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) or The National University of Malaysia is one of the top public universities in Bangi, Malaysia. It is ranked 129 in QS World University Rankings 2023.One of the important factors when considering a master’s degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master’s programme.
Application Status: Intake for coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October until Nov(for the next February intake) and every April until May (for the September intake).
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman is a private institution founded in 2002. The university opened its door to a batch of 411 students on the Petaling Jaya campus. Currently, the university has an annual enrollment of more than 22,000 students at its campuses in Kampar, Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor. The university has international students from more than 30 countries coming for higher education in Malaysia.
Application Details:
- For international students-mixed mode/course work the application is closing on November 1st, 2022.
- For research the application is closing on 23rd December 2022.
- For Malaysian students- Mixed mode/course work the application date is closing on January 6th, 2023.
- For research the application opening date is November 1st, 2022.
- Postgraduate by Research -Open throughout the year
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was established on 10 January 1997 and is a leading private university in Malaysia. The university conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS and other institutions and industries, locally and abroad, on six research focuses and niche areas. They are self-sustainable building, transport infrastructure, health analytics, hydrocarbon recovery, contaminant management and autonomous systems.
Application details:
For the January 2023 semester, the application closing date for course work is December 31st, 2022 and for the Research, the closing date is 28 February 2023.
SEGi University Kota Damansara has been providing higher education since 1977. SEGi University offers numerous levels of study, from certificate and foundation programs to undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Programs in a wide variety of fields are available, including business, accounting, creative arts, engineering, and health science.
Ph.D. in information technology:
- Duration period :3 Years.
- Tuition fees: $US 3,600
Ph.D. In Engineering:
- Duration period : 3 Years.
- Tuition fees: $US 5,837.
Application details:
Admission: currently open.
Duration time :3 years.
October 2022
Universiti Malaya is committed to conduct teaching and learning, carry out research and provide quality services on a global level, generate and enhance knowledge through continuous improvement efforts for the benefit of all stakeholders, especially Universiti Malaya’s students. The candidate is greatly encouraged to carry out PhD research in the field of Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics & Businesses that is multidisciplinary and comparative in nature encompassing any country or region within Asia and Europe. Applications must be done via online.
Application Status: Applications for Semester 1 (October) Intake, Academic Session 2022/2023 is open from 9 March 2022 until 31 December 2022.
Read more…INCEIF was set up by Bank Negara Malaysia in 2005 and has been mandated to develop and nurture talent and experts in the Islamic financial services industry. As a university, INCEIF offers postgraduate studies in Islamic finance.
Application Status: Opened for PhD.
Deadline: Varies with course.
Read more…The Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) is one of the leading graduate schools of business in Malaysia. It focuses on professional and multidisciplinary postgraduate business education.
Application Status: Opened for PhD.
Read more…Sunway University, one of Malaysia’s leading private universities which is a strictly not-for-profit institution and dedicated to quality education, supporting enterprise, and undertaking research focused on key global problems.
Application Status: Opened for PhD.
Read more…Widad University College academic packages delivered internally are Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing, IT, Social Sciences and Education. The Business and Management based programme shall be delivered on an Online Distance Learning basis.
Intake: February, September (PhD program).
Duration: 36-72 months (Full time), 48-96 months (Part time).
Read more…The newly-established NEUC Graduate School is designed to provide close supervision to graduate students in pursuit of further education in their chosen fields, in particular for those pursuing a graduate degree by research.
Duration: 3-5 years (PhD program).
Intakes: Yearly admission based on New Era University College academic calendar.
Read more…September 2022
This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis of 100,000 words, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic
Study Method: Full time/Part Time
Duration: 3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time)
Intake: Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)
HELP University offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Education (Mixed-Mode) programme beginning August 2020. The aim of this programme is to provide learners with a comprehensive coursework cum research study. Learners will develop a deep understanding of both subject specialization and research in one of the three disciplines, i.e. i. Educational Management, ii. Early Childhood Education, and iii. Teaching of English as a Second Language.
Study Method: Full time
Duration: 3-year
Intake: September
A Master’s Degree (Malaysian Qualification Framework, Level 6) or equivalent (accepted by HEP) in related fields. Applications are admitted who meet the course requirements and whose research interests match those of an available member of the doctoral faculty.
Study Method: Full time/Part Time
Duration: 3-6 years / 4-8 years
Intake: January, March, June, August, October
The Doctor of Philosophy programme aims to nurture graduates to be researchers and scholars who are capable of generating critical, creative, and original research ideas and formulating theoretical propositions for an extensive academic research in the business and management discipline that leads to a significant contribution to academia, industry, and society.
Study Method: Full time/Part Time
Duration: Full Time: 3 year (Minimum), Part Time: 4 years (Minimum)
Intake: March, July, November
IUKL offers various home-grown Full time and Part Time Masters and Doctorate (PhD) programmes in the discipline of Architecture, Built Environment, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering & Information Technology.
Study Method: Full time/Part Time
Duration: Full Time: 3 year, Part Time: 4 years
Intake: March, June and September / October
August 2022
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is among the most diverse university in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur, one of the most vibrant cities in Asia.
Note: For International Students, they must apply 2 months in advance to process the Application, Student Pass (visa) and other accommodation arrangements.
Application Status: Opened for Masters and PhD.
USM offers more than 300 programmes that can be chosen from the field of Sciences, Arts, Medical, Dentistry, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and more relevant fields that are required in the current era.
Application Deadline: Varies with course.
Read more…Taylor’s University is a private university in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is often regarded as Malaysia’s top private university in Malaysia based on the QS World University Rankings. Taylor’s Postgraduate Research Programme facilitates our students to develop in-deep knowledge and experience within the field of study by completing a significant research project under the supervision of an academic.
Application Deadline: Varies with course.
Read more…UUM offers a number of academic programmes especially geared towards providing a broad spectrum of knowledge and intellectual skills in various management areas.
Note: International applicants are encouraged to apply at least three months before the deadline.
Application Deadline: Varies with the course and students (Local & International).
Read more…UiTM offers more than 500 academic programmes to fulfil the current demands of the industry. More than 180,000 enrolled students at Foundation, Pre-Diploma, Diploma Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level, as well as Professional Programmes.
Note: It is important to check the cut-off date for the chosen programme.
Application Deadline: Applications for postgraduate studies are open throughout the year with no closing dates.
Read more…Universiti Malaysia Pahang is a public technical university in Pahang, Malaysia. It was formerly known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan dan Teknologi Malaysia. UMP currently offers graduate studies by research at Masters and Doctoral levels.
Application Deadline: Varies with the program.
Read more…Multimedia University (MMU) as an educational institution is committed to achieving higher customer satisfaction in support of its vision by continuously improving an effective quality management system that complies with internal and external requirements.
Application Deadline: Varies with program.
Read more…July 2022
This is one of the oldest universities in Malaysia. It conducts research in 12 faculties covering numerous subjects. It is home to the Asia Europe Institute as well.
Application for,
Semester 1- Session 2022/2023 is now open until 15 July 2022.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia known for its research in faculties and associated research institutes.
Application opened in two phases:
- October to November (February admission the following year)
- April to May (September admission).
This university was started in 1971.Many financial scholarship programmes are offered in connection with this university for doctoral and post-doctoral studied.
Application:
- Closing date for September admission:20 May
- Closing date for February admission: 20 October
University Technology Malaysia (also known as UTM) is a public research University in Malaysia and a research-intensive university in engineering, science and technology. UTM Specialisation in pure sciences and engineering as well as technology are available at this university.
Application:
- Closing date for September admission: 30 May
- Closing date for February admission: 30 October
Note: Application for PhD by research-mode is open throughout the year and registration will be in February, May, September and November.
