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62 Best PhD Programs in Malaysia

Across Malaysia, 11 universities offer 62 PhD programs, typically lasting 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia.

1PhD / Doctorate
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Malaysia

Doctor of Business Administration

Asia Metropolitan University — The Doctor of Business Administration is a professional doctoral programme for experienced managers, executives, and entrepreneurs. It develops advanced analytical, criti...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
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2PhD / Doctorate
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Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Asia Metropolitan University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PhD Management) equips graduates to become leaders who shape the future of management. Students focus on theories and methodologie...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Universiti Malaya has the largest research record in this group, with 6,091,682 citations and an h-index of 608. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (14), Medicine & Health Sciences (11), Education (8) and Social Sciences & Psychology (7). The usual length is 4–6 years. 94% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Universiti Malaya offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Malaysia for PhD?

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 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 course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD courses start in Malaysia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya, with 15, ahead of Open University Malaysia (10).

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