Study PhDs in Engineering in Malaysia.
Civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, chemical and petroleum engineering, plus the engineering-technology routes that admit diploma holders.
- Programmes
- 11
- Campuses
- 6
- Median total
- RM 51,600
- Lowest total
- RM 29,590
Tuition the universities list, from the 9 programmes priced as a ringgit total. Fees given per year, per semester or in US dollars are shown on each programme as given, not averaged.
- PhD (Science and Technology / Engineering / Built Environment) (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 29,590Total, 3 years
- PhD in Engineering / Industrial ScienceUniversiti Tenaga Nasional · PhDRM 36,750Programme fee
- PhD (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 48,600Programme fee
- PhD (Chemical, Bioprocess, Gas, Petroleum, Polymer, or Environmental Engineering) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 51,600Programme fee
- PhD (Mechanical Engineering) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 51,600Programme fee
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil EngineeringInfrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · PhDRM 53,490Programme fee
- Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Business Management (Mixed-Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 56,204Programme fee
- Doctor of Engineering (Construction Technology and Management) (Mixed-Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 57,600Programme fee
- Doctor of Engineering (Process Plant Management) (Mixed-Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 57,600Programme fee
- Doctor of Engineering (DEng)Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka · PhDRM 9,008 a yearPer year of study
- PhD in Engineering (By Research)Management & Science University · PhDUSD 29,988Programme fee · in US dollars
6 partner campuses teach engineering at phd level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
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.
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 engineering in Malaysia?
Across the 9 of these 11 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 29,590 to RM 57,600, with a median of RM 51,600. The others are priced per year, per semester or in US dollars, and each shows its fee as the university gives it. These are the universities' 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 engineering?
6 of our partner institutions do, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Management & Science University, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. Each is listed on this page 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.