Overview

This Ethnic Studies phd programme is offered at the University Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Features

KITA is the only full-fledged research institute in Malaysia focusing specifically on ‘ethnic studies.’

Although academically, KITA has a ‘thematic studies’ orientation, it, however, draws its strength from both ‘disciplinary studies’ as well as ‘area studies,’ thus encouraging cross-disciplinary activities, involving three major sectors of the society, namely, the public, the private, and the community sectors.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

It is well-known that, globally, ethnic studies have emerged mostly from traumatic and even turbulent, violent circumstances.

However, in Malaysia’s case, the frequently asked question is “how is it that she has been able to sustain, comparatively and relatively, stable and harmonious inter-ethnic relations?”. The pursuit of some credible answers for such questions motivates the establishment of KITA.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme;

other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree or other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or

a student currently pursuing full time master’s programme under sub regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty’s/ Institute’s Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/ Director; or

Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/ Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or with accreditation recognised by a foreign Accreditation Board

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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

26880 MYR / year

≈ 26880 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9650 MYR / year

≈ 9650 MYR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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