Overview

Engineering is offered at the Universiti Malaya. Identifying research problem and proposal writing, literature review, and review of basic writing skills. Written communication of research results: thesis writing and scientific paper writing. Oral communication of research results during presentation and attending conferences.

Career

University Professor, Research Scientist, Engineering Consultant, R&D Director, Senior System Engineer, Technical Specialist.

International students are provided with an eval service. When students accept their offer, they will need to make a payment for that, and the university will arrange the eval accordingly.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology

Dissertation

Publication

Additional Courses (If Required):

Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-22 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 20 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

National&International students:

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):
- Graduate from University Malaya; or
- Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
- Produce publications in related field; or
- Receive a scholarship; or
- Serve as a staff member of a government agency; 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.

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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

80900 MYR / year

≈ 80900 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32400 MYR / year

≈ 32400 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

Scholarships Information

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