Study PhDs in Science
in Malaysia.
Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, biotechnology, food science and the environmental sciences, from foundation through to research doctorates.
9 programmes across 5 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 9
- Campuses
- 5
- Award level
- PhD
- Tuition range
- RM 25,478 – RM 59,677
- Median tuition
- RM 48,600
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 science at phd level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor · Public · QS #138
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
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 (Applied Science) (By Research)
Management & Science University · PhD · Science
PhD by Research (Social Science Cluster)
Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhD · Science
PhD by Research (Science & Tech Cluster)
Universiti Putra Malaysia · PhD · Science
PhD Social Sciences and Humanities
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Science
PhD (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Bioscience) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Science
PhD Programme (KAED - Environmental Design Group B)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Science
PhD Programme (Environmental Design Group C)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Science
PhD Science and Technology
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Science
PhD Programme (KAED - Environmental Design Group A)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · Science
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 science in Malaysia?
Across the 9 of these 9 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 25,478 to RM 59,677, with a median of RM 48,600. 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 science?
5 of our partner institutions do, including International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Management & Science 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.