DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY



Programme Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree awarded by the university. It requires the conduct of an original research project, writing and Defense of a thesis. The program is designed to train candidates to satisfy scientific curiosity, contribute to academic community and enhance personal development.


Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters, (Research)

Programme Structure

 Courses
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Dissertation
  3. Publication
  4. Additional Courses (if required)
  5. Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

University Professor, Research Scientist, Lead Data Scientist, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), AI Researcher.

Tuition Fee

Local (SATU)

RM35,100

International

RM86,600

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

  • Possess a Master's Degree by Research; or
  • Possess a Clinical Master's Degree; or
  • Possess a Master's Degree by coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less than 3.00; or
  • For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
    • At least one(1) year working experience in a related field; or
    • Publication in a related field; or
    • A Scholarship holder; or
    • UM graduate; or
    • A Government servant; or
    • Pass an interview by Faculty; or
    • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in Science stream in the field of Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized university as approved by the Senate
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Computer Science and Information Technology fields
  • Special Requirements:

    For applications for admission to the Doctoral program by Research through prior or retrospective publications, the following are required:

    • Applicants must meet the admission requirements set by the University for the Doctoral program and MUST have publications that contribute to scholarly knowledge in the relevant field.
    • Additional admission requirements:
      1. University teachers at the time of their application for admission as applicants must have had not less than three (3) years of service as teachers and be active in the University service; OR
      2. Applicants must have publications that contribute to scholarly knowledge in the relevant field and have been recognized among academics or others in
    • Candidates must NOT have any Doctoral Degree qualifications by research from the University or other universities.


English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Score 250; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable