13 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Sustainability Science and Technology programme from Sunway University aims to produce leaders in academia and industry through its multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability. Graduates will be equipped with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to formulate and champion technological solutions to global sustainability issues.

This Education course from Sunway University is designed for educators, policymakers, and industry professionals who are committed to driving innovation, shaping policy, and leading educational transformation. 

The Sustainable Development programme from the Sunway University is a full research programme focusing on key areas of sustainable development and themes outlined in the 17 sustainable development goals.

The Hospitality and Tourism at Sunway University is a PhD by research programme which offers a rigorous research pathway for individuals seeking to advance scholarly and professional knowledge in hospitality and tourism. 

The Nursing at Sunway University is a doctoral programme designed to develop nurses as independent researchers and scholarly leaders in healthcare. 

The Creative Arts and Media from Sunway University provides students with an opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary research and contribute new understandings and insights to disciplines aligned with the School of Arts. 

The Medical Science from Sunway University is a research-based programme in which students become actively engaged in bidirectional translational medicine.

This Education, PhD course from Sunway University is designed to foster your independent thinking and deep expertise in your research area.

The Philosophy (Computing) PhD program from Sunway University aims to develop students' research skills at an advanced level in some crucial areas of computing

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology degree from Sunway University is a research higher degree. This research postgraduate programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge of research methods and the skills to independently conduct research in many areas of behavioural science.

This Philosophy in Biology programme from Sunway University aims to produce graduates equipped with necessary critical thinking skills, lifelong learners, and all attributes which will add to the national and global requirements of biology.

This Philosophy (Business) programme at the Sunway University qualification sets graduates apart as having developed an exhaustive understanding of a selected focus area in the discipline of business studies, placing graduates at the forefront of their chosen field of research.

The Mathematical Sciences from Sunway University candidates embark in high quality and innovative research in the broad field of mathematical sciences, that demonstrates the beauty of numbers and algorithms, and their usefulness in decision-making and problem-solving.