17 Best PhD Education Programs in Malaysia

There are 17 PhD Education programs in Malaysia, spread across 11 universities; the most common length is 4–6 years. Courses from Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia come first, because those universities rank highest.

Subject

Level

University type

Location

Reset

Universities 11 Programs 17 Scholarships 0

1PhD / Doctorate

QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Education Mixed Mode

Universiti Malaya — The Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Education) (Mixed-Mode) prepares doctoral graduates in education to contribute to the intellectual community and society through spec...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Mixed-Mode); Part-Time DuraDuration

Mode

Semester 1 (October) Intake; Semester 2 (March) IntakeIntake

Education

View program → About the university

2PhD / Doctorate

QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Education Research

Universiti Malaya — The Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Education) (Research) is a research doctoral program in education. The objective is to produce doctoral graduates capable of function...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-Time: 6 Semesters (Research); Part-Time: 8 Semesters (RDuration

Mode

Semester 1 (October) Intake; Semester 2 (March) IntakeIntake

Education

View program → About the university

3PhD / Doctorate

QS World #126 #2 in Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

MSC and Phd in Health Education 2

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia — This programme at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers a Master of Health Science with a specialization in Health Education and a Doctor of Philosophy with a specializat...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Education

View program → About the university

4PhD / Doctorate

QS World #134 #3 in Malaysia Penang, Malaysia

Doctor of Education Ed D

Universiti Sains Malaysia — The Doctor of Education (Ed.D) at Universiti Sains Malaysia is offered with four specialisation options: Science Education, Educational Technology & Multimedia, Curriculu...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters; Part-time: MiDuration

Mode

—Intake

Education

View program → About the university

5PhD / Doctorate

#40 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

University Tun Abdul Razak — The Doctor of Philosophy in Education at University Tun Abdul Razak aims to produce graduates with knowledge and skills to become independent researchers and scholars in...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Conventional: Full-Time (3 Years), Part-Time (4 Years); OpenDuration

Full TimeMode

March, July and NovemberIntake

Education

View program → About the university

6PhD / Doctorate

#43 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Phd Education

Perdana University — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Education) at Perdana University is designed to prepare future educators and education professionals to become effective managers and lead...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-time: 3–5 Years; Part-time: 5–8 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

January, March, June, August & OctoberIntake

Education

View program → About the university

7PhD / Doctorate

#43 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Phd Education Odl

Perdana University — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Education) at Perdana University is a research-focused programme for future educators and education professionals. It is designed to enhan...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3 - 6 years (ODL)Duration

Full TimeMode

Jan, Mar, June, Aug, OctIntake

Education

View program → About the university

8PhD / Doctorate

#44 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Education Edd

Universiti Industri Selangor — The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a doctoral programme in the Education Sciences. Students take compulsory courses such as Seminar in Education and Academic Writing. The p...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3- 8 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Education

View program → About the university

9PhD / Doctorate

#44 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Universiti Industri Selangor — The Doctor of Philosophy in Education is a teaching and training research programme. Students develop a critical understanding of advanced knowledge in the field of study...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3- 8 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Education

View program → About the university

10PhD / Doctorate

#46 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Nilai University College — The Doctor of Philosophy in Education is a research degree designed to develop research capability and scholarly practice for people who want to become researchers in Edu...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full time Min: 3 years Part time Min: 4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

All year-roundIntake

Education

View program → About the university

11PhD / Doctorate

#48 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Education

Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Education (EdD) program at Open University Malaysia is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in the field of education....

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Education

View program → About the university

12PhD / Doctorate

#48 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Philosophy (Education) at Open University Malaysia offers an in-depth exploration of educational theories, practices, and research methodologies. This progr...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Education

View program → About the university

13PhD / Doctorate

#48 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Early Childhood Education

Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Early Childhood Education at Open University Malaysia provides an in-depth exploration of child development, educational theories, and e...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Education

View program → About the university

14PhD / Doctorate

#50 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Education Phd Education

Asia E University — The PhD (Education) at Asia e University is for professional practitioners in education from public or private schools, community or government agencies, training departm...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full Time: 3 years (9 semesters); Part-Time: 4 years (12 semDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Education

View program → About the university

15PhD / Doctorate

#50 in Malaysia Malaysia

PhD (Education)

Asia E University — The PhD in Education at Asia E University is designed to equip students with advanced research skills and critical thinking necessary for tackling complex educational iss...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Education

View program → About the university

16PhD / Doctorate

#56 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education is the highest level of academic study in education. It is designed to develop scholars, researchers, lecturers, and education...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-Time: Minimum: 3; Maximum: 8. Part-Time: Minimum: 4; MaDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Education

View program → About the university

17PhD / Doctorate

#63 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Raffles University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Raffles University is a full research programme focused on building a comprehensive understanding and synthesis of knowledge in e...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3–6 Years (Full-Time) / 4–8 Years (Part-Time)Duration

Full TimeMode

January / May / SeptemberIntake

Education

View program → About the university

Education at other levels

Bachelor's Education Master's Education

Popular collections

Bachelor's Programs Business & Management Programs Master's Programs Diploma Programs Computer Science & IT Programs Medicine & Health Sciences Programs Bachelor's Business & Management Programs PhD Programs Education Programs Engineering Programs

How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #134 (Universiti Sains Malaysia); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universiti Malaya is cited most (6,091,682 citations).

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and 3- 8 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (82% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (55% of courses with a stated intake). Open University Malaysia offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Education in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for PhD Education in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the least expensive at about USD 5,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a PhD Education course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3- 8 years the next most common.

When do PhD Education courses start in Malaysia?

Fall is the main intake — 82% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Education courses in Malaysia?

Open University Malaysia, with 3, ahead of Universiti Industri Selangor (2).

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.