The main aim of this Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme is to enable graduates to continue their studies at a higher level by conducting research in a particular field related to education. This programme is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

• Applicants should possess the following:

  • A Master degree in related field (minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00); or
  • A Master degree in related field (research mode)
  • Working experience in education field, but this can be exempted if:
    • Min. CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • Obtain sponsorship; or
    • Official request by employer

• (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

  Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 80 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ;or
• A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System);or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advance (CAE), Cambridge English: Advance (CAE) / Proficiency (CPE) / Preliminary (PET) / First (FCE) / Linguaskill Online;or
• A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS);or
• A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE);or
• A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

• Full-time :  Minimum 24 months / Maximum 60 months
• Part-time :  Minimum 36 months / Maximum 90 months

*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change