Study PhDs in Education
in Malaysia.
Teaching degrees, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, TESL and early-childhood education — including UPSI, Malaysia's dedicated teacher-education university.
11 programmes across 10 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 11
- Campuses
- 10
- Award level
- PhD
- Tuition range
- RM 16,148 – RM 59,590
- Median tuition
- RM 40,205
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers.
Every partner campus teaching education at phd level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Kajang, Selangor · Private
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Nilai University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Private
Open University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Tanjong Malim, Perak · Public · QS #851–900
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Public
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang · Public · QS #128
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Kuala Lumpur · Private
What you would need.
- Academic
- A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
PhD in Education / Social Science (By Research)
Management & Science University · PhD · Education
Doctor of Education (Various Specialisations)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · PhD · Education
PhD (Research: Arabic Studies / Education / English Studies / Social Sci)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhD · Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · PhD · Education
Doctor of Education
Open University Malaysia · PhD · Education
Doctor of Education
Nilai University · PhD · Education
PhD Education
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Education
PhD (Generic / Engineering Education) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak · PhD · Education
Doctor in Education (EdD)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Education
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris · PhD · Education
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study education in Malaysia?
Across the 11 of these 11 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 16,148 to RM 59,590, with a median of RM 40,205. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach education?
10 of our partner institutions do, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Management & Science University, Nilai University. Each is listed below with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.