Overview

The Building PhD programme on the Malaysia campus at Heriot-Watt University aims to nurture global research professionals capable of making significant contributions in fields of economic and societal benefit through a clear demonstration of sustained scholarship.

Features

Our aim is to enable each student an opportunity to deploy knowledge, understanding, critical thinking and develop an analytical approach in identifying and resolving problems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Building design

Building performance

Green buildings and sustainability

Construction Management and Economics

Contacts and Procurement

Information Technology in Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 5 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants should hold an MSc or first class MEng recognised by the Malaysian government and deemed acceptable by the University. Occasionally, candidates holding a first class BEng Hons or BSc Hons may be admitted if they also have significant research experience.

Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.

A detailed research proposal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42840 MYR / year

≈ 42840 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39000 MYR / year

≈ 39000 MYR / year

Living costs

Putrajaya

Malaysia

1690 - 2370 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Building.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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