Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

Full time: 3 – 7 Years | Part time: 4 – 7 YearsDuration of Study
Jan, June, SeptIntakes Period
Putrajaya
Campus Location

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

R3/0710/8/0001 (12/27) (MQA/A8615)

About Course

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) is a full research programme where candidates are given unique opportunity to follow their interest in a specialised area of research (including major research areas of electrical, electronics, mechanical and civil engineering) for 3-7 years and make an important academic contribution to the knowledge of chosen research area.

Prospective candidates are future researchers / academicians in universities and / or research institutions, R&D Engineers, Engineering Specialists and Technopreneurs.

Program Structure

The program can be completed within 3-7 years for full-time candidates and 4-7 years for part-time candidates.  Candidates who enroll in this program are required to register for the following courses:

  • UNIM613 Research Methodology for Research Students
  • EPRM540 Thesis

What You’ll Learn

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Entry Requirement

  1. A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by UNITEN Senate; or
  2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia
  3. Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UNITEN
  4. For international students: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent

A bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:

  1. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
  2. Undergo internal assessment; and
  3. Any other requirements of UNITEN

Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:

  1. Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
  2. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through
  3. rigorous internal evaluation by UNITEN; and Approval of UNITEN Senate.
Fee Type Malaysian International
Total Tuition Fees RM 33,600 RM 36,600
Other Fees (Excluded from Total Tuition Fees) RM 1,348 EMGS Application Fee (Visa):
As per EMGS proforma invoice (upon acceptance of offer) 

Registration Fee:
RM 7,000 

Application Fee (upon acceptance of offer):
RM 1,100
Viva Voce Examination Fee (Excluded from Total Tuition Fees) RM 2,500 RM 2,500
Advance Semester Fee (Included in Total Tuition Fees) RM 5,000 RM 5,000
  • *Full & partial scholarships are available to APPLY

Note: Other Fee type
Accommodation Advance Fee (if applicable) = RM250. Subject to terms and conditions. Other optional fees/charges include Medical Insurance, electricity, parking, English Short Course (ESC), Test of English Proficiency (TEP) and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Flexible payment options are available:

1. Full payment in advance

2. Monthly instalment plans

3. Full payment by two weeks before the semester’s final examinations

*The advanced semester fee policy will be implemented starting with the July 2025 intake.