university of malaya phd admission

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Doctoral Degree

- application for semester 1, session 2024/2025 is now open..

* Deadline for Coursework / Mix Mode is 30 August 2024 * Application for Research Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 is still open until  31 May 2024

1) Applications must be submitted online through our application portal at https://apply.um.edu.my 2) Choose programme(s) 3) Complete your application - Personal details, academic qualifications, etc. 4) Upload document - Passport, photo, academic transcript, certificate, etc. 5) Pay processing fee via Payment Gateway FPX, Debit/ Credit Card, Flywire. Payment of processing fees: (a) Malaysian applicants: RM50.00 (b) International applicants: RM300.00 6) Submit your application and receive acknowledgement of your application via email. 7) Check the application status on the application portal. 8) Accept the offer on the application portal.

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• Faculty of Arts And Social Sciences
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• +603-79675500

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.

Judged by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situation. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with international recognised research centres.

The Ph.D programme is more than just an academic distinction. The programmes are designed to ensure the fields of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D’s foresee the changes of societal & industry standards, trends and behavioural patterns; the very same qualities that make them brilliant and effective leaders.

Career Opportunity

• Investment Banker
• Ambassadorial Aide
• Economic Advisor
• Market Researcher
• Regional Headquarters Branch Manager

Course Structure

This Ph.D programme is purely based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defense of the paper, the candidate will be granted Ph.D status. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty.

Ph.D candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

Language Requirement

Entry Requirement

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Intake Schedule

Please click here (Local student)

Please click here (International student)

Last Update: 31/07/2023

• Faculty of Business and Economics
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• +603 7967 3800

Doctor of Philosophy (Economics & Administration Field)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Economics & Administration Field)

Postgraduate Handbook (Economics and Administration Field) 2021/2022 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION FIELD)  2022/2023 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION FIELD)  2023/2024    

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Research areas in economics, research areas in applied statistics, research areas in public administration and politics, research areas in development studies, programme duration, admission requirements, language requirements (for international applicants).

• A minimum score of 550 for paper-based total (PBT), a score of 213 for the computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 80 for the internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
• A minimum score of band 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic);
• Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 51;
• Minimum band 4 Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Last Update: 30/03/2024

• Faculty of Medicine
• [email protected]
• 03 - 7967 6686

Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D) - BY RESEARCH

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D) – BY RESEARCH

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the examination of a thesis, prepared under supervision, which represents an original and significant contribution to knowledge and comprehension in the chosen field of study.

Judged by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme aims to produce individuals who are not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and capable of handling problems in real life situations. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be keenly aware of the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with international recognised research centres.

The Ph.D programme is more than just an academic distinction. The programmes are designed to ensure the fields of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D’s foresee the changes of societal & industry standards, trends and behavioural patterns; the very same qualities that make them brilliant and effective leaders.

Career Opportunity

Course structure.

This Ph.D programme is purely based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defense of the paper, the candidate will be granted Ph.D status. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty.

Ph.D candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English language and where the applicant wishes to follow a programme and/or write his tesis in the English language shall be required:

• To obtain a score of 600 for a paper-based total (PBT); a score of 250 for a computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 100 for an internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• To obtain a band of 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Entry Requirement

• Master’s Degree by Research;
• Clinical Master’s Degree;
• Master’s Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of not less than 3.7;
• Master’s Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of 2.00 to AND qualification of a Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00;
• Master’s Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 to 3.69 and APEL (A) qualification or other qualification approved by the Senate; or
• has relevant work experience;
• has produced publications in the relevant fields;
• is a scholarship recipient;
• is a graduate of the University of Malaya;
• is a government agency staff;
• Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
• Passed the Faculty’s special assessment.
• possesses related working experience not less than five (5) years;
• published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
• Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty; or (iv) Passed the Faculty’s special assessment.

Intake Schedule

Last Update: 14/11/2021

• Asia-Europe Institute (AEI)
• [email protected]
• +603 7967 4645

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

This PhD programme is purely based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defense of the paper, the candidate will be granted PhD status. 

The candidate is greatly encouraged to carry out research in the field of Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics & Businesses that is multidisciplinary and comparative in nature encompassing any country or region within Asia and Europe.

Areas of research include, among others:

• Globalisation, Regional Integration and Development;
• Sustainability, Governance and Social Change;
• Multiculturalism and Community Development;
• Social Development and Ethnicity;
• Business Network, Knowledge Management and Competitiveness;
• Gender and Development; and
• ASEAN Studies and ASEAN-EU Relations.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

The goal of the AEI PhD Programme is to produce scholars who can lead the development and dissemination of knowledge as a leader in research and teaching as well as services for the society. Accordingly the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) are as follows:

• PEO1 : Advancing innovation in research and work practices.
• PEO2 : Leading research as researcher and / or practitioners with national and / or international expertise.
• PEO3 : Disseminate research results and/or provide expert advice in an ethical and professional conduct.

Duration of Study

Mode: Full time Minimum: 4 semesters Maximum: 12 semesters

Entry Requirement

Applicant should hold a recognised:

• Master's Degree (Research Mode); or
• Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with a minimum of CGPA 3.7 or its equivalent; or
• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with a minimum of CGPA 3.0 or its equivalent; or

Consideration will also be given to applicant with these criteria:

• Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with CGPA between 2.00 – 3.69 or its equivalent, and Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of CGPA 3.0 or its equivalent; or

Universiti Malaya graduates:

• Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with CGPA between 2.00 – 3.69 or its equivalent, and Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA between 2.50 – 2.99 or its equivalent; or
• have at least five (5) years of work experience in a related field; or
• produced at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in a related field; or
• passed the interview conducted by the AEI; or
• passed the Special Assessment conducted by the AEI

Other graduates:

• have at least three (3) years of work experience in a related field; or
• produced publications in related fields; or
• scholarship holder; or
• an employee of a government agency; or

Fast Track (Accelerated / Direct Admission)

The direct admission / Fast Track (accelerated admission) provides the opportunity for Bachelor’s Degree graduates with the academic qualifications and who have high potential to pursue their studies in the Doctoral programme by research without having a Master’s qualification in the field concerned.

Applicants who attained the following qualification may be admitted to the Doctoral programme by research:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of not less than 3.70 (out of 4.00) or equivalent; and
• Passed the interview and presentation of the proposed research.

English Language Requirement

An applicant who is not a Malaysian citizen and holds a degree from a university or higher education institution where the language of instruction for that degree is not English but wishes to pursue a program and write a thesis in English must meet a minimum score requirement in one of the recognized standard language proficiency tests as follows:

Supervision

Candidate are encouraged to be supervised by two (2) established and experienced academics based on their fields of study. Please refer to https://umexpert.um.edu.my to check for possible supervisors.

All applicants must contact and obtain the acknowledgement of the supervisors before submitting the application. One of the supervisors must be an academic at the AEI.

Research Intent

Applicants for doctoral degree programmes by research are required to submit a research proposal or research intent on the brief statement of the research programme which they propose to carry out. The research proposal/research intent should comprise the following elements:

• Field of Research
• Topic of Research
• Statement of Problem (with supportive literature)
• Research Objective
• Research Methodology
• Significant of the Research
• References (if applicable)

The research proposal should contain maximum of 1,000 words . All proposals will go through plagiarism check by AEI (using the Turnitin service), and must pass the minimum requirement of 15% and below of similarity index.

Please note that all decisions regarding the application is final, and the process of selection is vetted by the AEI selection committee.

All the requirements stated in this page are also subjected to any amendments approved from time to time.

All the CGPA mentioned above is using the 4.0 scale .

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• Non-citizen

Graduation Requirement

Publication Requirement

Show proof of acceptance for publication as per the following (according to the criteria set in the publication guidelines), prior to graduation:

• at least one (1) article in journals indexed by Thomson Reuters Web of Science (WoS); or
• at least one (1) book published by publishers listed in the Thomson Reuters Web of Science (WoS) Master Book List or by Universiti Malaya Press or Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or any publishers recognized by the AEI; or
• Articles in Category A journals: Journals indexed in the Scopus citation database;
• Articles in Category B journals: Journals published by University or scholarly publishers or listed in MyJurnal (Malaysian Journal Management System). (A list of journals in category B recognized by the Faculty)
• Book chapters in different books: Book chapters published by publishers listed in the Web of Science (WoS) Master Book List, or by University of Malaya Press or Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or any publishers recognized by the AEI. Two (2) book chapters of different books are equivalent to one (1) publication.

Contact Person

For any enquiries regarding Doctoral Programme by Research at the AEI, please contact Mr. Zahadin at [email protected]

Last Update: 08/11/2023

• Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
• [email protected]
• +603-79673177

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General Programme Information

The Faculty offers a PhD programme by research in languages and linguistics.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.

Evaluated by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situations. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with internationally recognised research centres.

The candidates will carry out focused research in their area of specialization, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. They will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the seminars, conferences and many more.

Students may also choose to undertake research in the one of the following areas of specialization subject to the availability of academic staff to supervise them:

Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction

• Corpus Linguistics
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Genre Analysis
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Learning and Assessment
• Language Acquisition
• Language for Specific Purposes
• Phonetics And Phonology
• Psycholinguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Functional Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• World Englishes

The Ph.D programme is more than just an academic distinction. The programme is designed to ensure the fields of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D degrees foresee the changes of societal and industry standards, trends and behavioural patterns; the very same qualities that make them brilliant and effective leaders.

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant who wishes to follow a programme and/or write their dissertation in the English Language but whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English Language must possess:

• A minimum score of 550 for a paper-based total, a score of 213 for a computer-based total, or a score of 80 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC); or
• A score of 50 and above for the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)

A non-Malaysian applicant pursuing a programme of study and/or writing a dissertation in a language other than English Language, that is, Bahasa Malaysia and Arabic, which is related to his/her field of research prior to graduation is required to obtain:

• A minimum score of 400 for a paper-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band of 4.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC)

Career Opportunity

Graduates from this programme can work, for example,

• In the media, advertising and publishing industry (e.g. script-writers, journalists, writers, editors, copywriters, proof-readers);
• In corporate communication;
• In the education industry (e.g. corporate trainers, language teachers/instructors, teacher educators, programme/curriculum developers, education managers/administrators at government and private schools and institutions, researchers and lecturers in higher education);
• As translators and interpreters;
• As language or linguistic consultants (e.g. linguistic and language-related fieldwork, researchers, analysing linguistic aspects of spoken and written texts).

Course Structure

Entry requirement, intake schedule.

Twice per academic year September for Semester I February for Semester II

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Last Update: 24/02/2022