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Section 03 · PathwaysField guide — Social sciences31 programmes  ·  15 campuses
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Pathways  ·  Social sciences

Study PhDs in the Social Sciences in Malaysia.

Psychology, communication, media, sociology, international relations, public policy and development studies.

Programmes
31
Campuses
15
Median total
RM 39,190
Lowest total
RM 3,600

Tuition the universities list, from the 30 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.

I.PhDs
Showing 20 of 31Totals first; fees given per year or semester follow
II.Where it is taught

15 partner campuses teach social sciences at phd level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.

Lincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya, Selangor · Private4 programmesRM 52,700 – RM 67,700Multimedia UniversityCyberjaya, Selangor · Private3 programmesRM 15,300 – RM 19,200Open University MalaysiaKuala Lumpur · Private3 programmesRM 31,918 – RM 42,584UCSI UniversityKuala Lumpur · Private3 programmesRM 45,468 – RM 68,900Universiti Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur · Private3 programmesRM 3,600 – RM 13,400Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan AbdullahPahang · Public3 programmesRM 33,575 – RM 36,140Universiti Pendidikan Sultan IdrisTanjong Malim, Perak · Public3 programmesRM 39,190 – RM 47,030Nilai UniversityNilai, Negeri Sembilan · Private2 programmesRM 38,178 – RM 39,600IMU UniversityBukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur · Private1 programmeSee each programmeInfrastructure University Kuala LumpurKajang, Selangor · Private1 programmeRM 36,240International Islamic University MalaysiaGombak, Selangor · Public1 programmeRM 47,704Universiti MalayaKuala Lumpur · Public1 programmeRM 86,600Universiti Sains MalaysiaPenang · Public1 programmeRM 63,000Universiti Teknikal Malaysia MelakaMelaka · Public1 programmeRM 36,568Universiti Tun Abdul RazakKuala Lumpur · Private1 programmeRM 28,500
Typical entry

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.

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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.

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?Straight answers

How much does it cost to study social sciences in Malaysia?

Across the 30 of these 31 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 3,600 to RM 86,600, with a median of RM 39,190. 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 social sciences?

15 of our partner institutions do, including Lincoln University College, Multimedia University, Open University Malaysia, UCSI University. 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.

English first, then your seat

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