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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.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Multimedia University — The Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) at Multimedia University is a rigorous program designed for individuals who are passionate about advancing their knowledge and re...
Multimedia University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (By Research) at Multimedia University offers an extensive platform for students to delve deeply into the fields of computer science...
Multimedia University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Multimedia (By Research) at Multimedia University offers a rigorous exploration of multimedia practices, focusing on innovative resea...
Multimedia University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (By Research) at Multimedia University offers an advanced level of education in various engineering disciplines. This rigorous pro...
Multimedia University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Law (By Research) program at Multimedia University is designed for those who aspire to make significant contributions to legal scholarship and...
Multimedia University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Management (By Research) at Multimedia University is designed to provide students with rigorous academic training in management research metho...
International Medical University — The PhD in Behavioral and Social Science at International Medical University is designed to foster an in-depth understanding of the complexities of human behavior and soc...
International Medical University — The PhD in Business and Management at International Medical University offers a robust framework for students to explore advanced topics in management theories and practi...
International Medical University — The PhD in Healthcare Management at International Medical University is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in healthcare systems, ad...
Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Open University Malaysia is designed for experienced professionals and academic scholars who seek to advance their...
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....
Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Nursing program at Open University Malaysia is designed for nursing professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of healthcare....
Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Arts program at Open University Malaysia is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and critical thinking abilities in the field...
Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Arts, specializing in Social and Behavioural Sciences at Open University Malaysia is a rigorous academic program designed for those who...
Open University Malaysia — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration at Open University Malaysia is designed to equip aspiring scholars with advanced research skills in the field of...
Programs at other levels
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".
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.
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.
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.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.
Universiti Malaya, with 15, ahead of Open University Malaysia (10).
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