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Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
About
The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) programme at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is a rigorous, research-focused doctoral degree offered at both campuses. It is designed to develop scholars with the expertise to conduct independent, original research across various engineering disciplines, driving technological advancements and fostering innovation.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | RM 1 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 16,250 |
Subjects
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Engineering
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | RM 1 | RM 16,250 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | RM 19,450 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 1 | RM 35,700 |
| Estimated cost per year | RM 1 | RM 11,900 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
- Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- Master’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working or research experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate.
- Any other qualifications equivalent to (a), (b), (d) or (e) as approved by the Senate.
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS Academic / IELTS Academic Online: 5.0
- TOEFL Essential (Online) : 7.5 / TOEFL iBT Score: 40
- PTE (Academic) / (Online): 47
- ELS CIEP: 107
- MUET Band 3.5
Curriculum
- Research Methods in Science & Engineering
- Directed Reading in Science & Engineering
- Thesis