Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

College of Graduate Studies

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

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Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
This programme is a research-intensive doctoral degree designed to advance knowledge and innovation in engineering disciplines. It emphasises independent, original research under expert supervision, developing high-level analytical, technical, and research capabilities. 

 

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
🗓️ Intakes 2026
January & August
 
🕒 Duration
4 years (Part-time)
3 years (Full-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM44,800 - for Malaysian students

RM36,600 - for International students

 

⭐ Career Prospect
  1. Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
97.2% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

 

Program Structure

✔️ Electrical and Electronics Engineering

✔️ Mechanical Engineering

✔️Civil Engineering

 
  • A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by UNITEN Senate; OR

  • Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia

  • Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UNITEN
  • 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

1. 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

 

2. 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.