Study PhDs in Engineering
in Malaysia.
Civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, chemical and petroleum engineering, plus the engineering-technology routes that admit diploma holders.
11 programmes across 6 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
- 6
- Award level
- PhD
- Tuition range
- RM 9,008 – RM 57,600
- Median tuition
- RM 51,600
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 engineering 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
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Public
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Melaka · Public · QS #1201–1400
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Kajang, Selangor · Private · QS #518
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.
Doctor of Engineering (DEng)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka · PhD · Engineering
PhD (Science and Technology / Engineering / Built Environment) (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhD · Engineering
PhD in Engineering (By Research)
Management & Science University · PhD · Engineering
PhD in Engineering / Industrial Science
Universiti Tenaga Nasional · PhD · Engineering
PhD (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Engineering
PhD (Chemical, Bioprocess, Gas, Petroleum, Polymer, or Environmental Engineering) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Engineering
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · PhD · Engineering
Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Business Management (Mixed-Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (Construction Technology and Management) (Mixed-Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (Process Plant Management) (Mixed-Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Engineering
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 11 of these 11 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 9,008 to RM 57,600, with a median of RM 51,600. 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 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 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.