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6 Best PhD Engineering Programs in Malaysia

Across Malaysia, 6 universities offer 6 PhD Engineering programs, typically lasting 4–6 years. Courses from Universiti Malaya, Multimedia University and Universiti Industri Selangor come first, because those universities rank highest.

1PhD / Doctorate
BA Brickfields Asia College logo
Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

Brickfields Asia College — The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering at Brickfields Asia College develops doctoral researchers who use advanced theoretical foundations, innovative research methodolog...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3-4 Years (Full-time) / 4-5 Years (Full-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
January, May & SeptemberIntake
Engineering
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2PhD / Doctorate
UM Universiti Malaya logo
QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Engineering Research

Universiti Malaya — This Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Engineering) (Research) focuses on research techniques and scientific research methods, including research ethics, experimental desi...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters, (Research); Part-Time DuratDuration
Mode
Semester 1 (October) Intake; Semester 2 (March) IntakeIntake
Engineering
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4PhD / Doctorate
UI Universiti Industri Selangor logo
#44 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

Universiti Industri Selangor — The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering at Universiti Industri Selangor is a postgraduate research programme for practising engineers. It focuses on upgrading skills in p...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3- 8 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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5PhD / Doctorate
UM UOW Malaysia KDU logo
#52 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy Engineering

UOW Malaysia KDU — The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) at UOW Malaysia KDU is a research-based program for students who want to become experts in their field. It trains candidates to int...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3-6 Years (Full-Time) / 4-8 Years (Part-Time)Duration
Full TimeMode
TBAIntake
Engineering
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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Universiti Malaya at #58 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universiti Malaya is cited most (6,091,682 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters, (Research); Part-Time Durat. 80% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (80% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (40% of courses with a stated intake). Universiti Industri Selangor offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Malaysia for PhD Engineering?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Multimedia University (#21 in Malaysia) and Universiti Industri Selangor (#44 in Malaysia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Engineering course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters, (Research); Part-Time Durat the next most common.

When do PhD Engineering courses start in Malaysia?

Fall is the main intake — 80% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Engineering courses in Malaysia?

Universiti Industri Selangor, with 1, ahead of UOW Malaysia KDU (1).

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