DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (RESEARCH) (INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES)

Programme Overview

PhD program is a multidisciplinary doctorate degree for candidates who wish to carry out broader horizons in their research areas. The benefits will include the production of knowledge through innovative scholars and the creation of working networks across disciplines and departments throughout the university. By teaming up with complementary research groups, individuals can combine their collective expertise and gain synergy.

These results increased the chances of original (high-impact) research and the potential to get more output with less work. By nature, multidisciplinary doctorate degrees cover many academic areas, providing candidates with solid academic foundations for multiple careers.

Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Research)

Part-Time Duration: 8 Semesters (Research)

Programme Structure

Course

Research Methodology
Dissertation
Publication
Additional Courses (if Required)
Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

Senior Research Scientist, Strategic Consultant, Policy Advisor, Academic Professor, Director of Research and Development, Senior Project Manager

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 32,400 Full-Time

RM 80,900 Part-Time

International

RM 52,300 Full-Time

RM 111,900 Part-Time

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;
Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA 2.50 to 2.99 subject to fulfilling at least one (1) of the following criteria:
- At least one (1) year working ; 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 Assessment 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: N/A
Master's Degree Qualification:
- Master's Degree (Research); or
- Master's Degree (Coursework or Mixed-Mode)
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: N/A
Special Requirements:
- For applications to the Doctoral program via Research through prior publications or retrospective submission, the requirements are as follows:
  - Applicants must meet the admission requirements set by the University for Doctoral programs and MUST have Publications that contribute to Scholarship in the relevant field.
  - The requirements for additional admission are as follows:
    1. The University Lecturer at the time of the application for the admission as an applicant must have at least three (3) years of service as a lecturer and be active in university service; or
    2. The applicant must have publication that contribute to the scholarship of knowledge in the relevant field and have been recognized among academics or others in their area of expertise, and be endorsed by the Application Evaluation Committee.
  - Candidates must NOT possess any Doctoral degree qualification 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