Overview

About the program

Towards becoming a Referral Hub for Engineering Education and Sustainable Solutions Based on Islamic Principles for a Better World, the Faculty's mission at the International Islamic University of Malaysia is:

To provide quality engineering education with sufficient scope of knowledge and application.
To include fundamental and specialised knowledge and practice in engineering.
To grant a broad base in management, ethics, and humanities.
To provide based and prepare students to serve the current and emerging needs of the society.

Programme Structure

Structure:

All PhD students are required to submit a thesis that contains the findings of their research project.
Students will select a research topic via consultation with their supervisors who will guide the students in the preparation and the progress of both research work and thesis writing.
The students will defend their thesis in front of a Thesis Examination Committee in a public seminar.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 19 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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60

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning
A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants

Required documents:

1 passport sized photograph
A copy of your passport (detail page)
Academic certificates and transcripts (verified by Institution or Ministry)
Research Proposal (compulsory for those applying for PhD programmes by research only mode)
Financial statement or scholarship letter (if any)

Tuition Fee

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International

17832 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53497 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.
National

8338 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25015 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

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