Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina

Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Research Program

Full Time : 3 – 6 years
Part Time : 4 – 7 years
Admission : All Time

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Course overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are targeted for students who are interested in research work and wish to continue their career as researchers or academicians.

Specialization

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering & Management
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic System Engineering
  • System Engineering
  • Built Environment
  • Architecture
  • Engineering Education
  • Mathematics Engineering

Academic Requirements

  • Master’s degree from a recognized university; or
  • First Class Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) or equivalent OR CGPA 3.67 or equivalent. TOEFL min 550 / IELTS min 6.0 or MUET Band 4 (non-Malaysian candidates) – Fast track

Graduation Requirements

  • Passed Research Methodology Course
  • Published two (2) WoS indexed journal articles

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for any examination that has been aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as approved by the Senate.

  • Letter of confirmation of academic qualification obtained using English as the medium of instruction issued by the University.

  • International students originating from countries that use English as the official language (refer to The International Academic Grade Guide 2nd Edition).

  • Prospective students also have the option to take the HEET exam Higher Education English Test (HEET) as a language competency test Main English aligned to The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to meet the entry requirements to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

English Language Relaxation Requirements for Nusantara Students

  • Students are required to write their thesis in Malay.

  • Students are required to take the additional Malay Language course LMCR2242 and must pass it in addition to taking the course LMCM1093 (Malay Language for Students Nusantara) as a graduation requirement.

Requirements for Viva Voce

  • Doctor of Philosophy candidates need to fulfil the publication requirement as determined by the Faculty before thesis submission.

  • The course on KKKF6013: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COURSE or KKKF8033: Advanced Research Methodology for Science Social is compulsory for Doctor of Philosophy candidates undertaking thesis/research.

  • Compulsory for International Candidates: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi Antarabangsa; atau Bahasa Melayu untuk Pelajar Nusantara

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