Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment
Degree
PhD
Duration
3 years
Total Tuition Fee
MYR 51,950
Language
English
Format
On Campus
Intake
May 2026
Deadline
Apr 2026
About this Program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment is designed to advance graduates’ careers, fostering research and innovation in architecture and the built environment. The programme enhances Malaysia’s competitiveness in the ASEAN region and addresses key industry needs. Graduates gain high-demand skills and qualifications, with industry relevance spanning education, construction, research and design, sustainable design, architectural firms, and urban planning.
Key Requirements
Academic
- Application Form.
- Passport copy (All Pages)
- Passport-size Photo (white background)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment
3 years · MYR 51,950
Requirements
Academic
- Application Form.
- Passport copy (All Pages)
- Passport-size Photo (white background)
- Passport-size Photo (white background)
- Students applying for research based-programs are required
- to submit an executive summary of the research proposal Proof of English Proficiency*
- A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS
- A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS i. A Master’s degree in field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEPs Senate; OR
- ii. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree, as accepted by the Government of Malaysia
- iii. Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
- Note for PhD by Research:
- A. Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions: i. a Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and
- ii. Training (TVET) programme; undergo internal assessment; and
- iii. any other requirements of the HEP. Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
- i. within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates’
- candidates’ ii. having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and
- iii. approval of the HEP Senate.
- English Qualification for International Students: International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Test Systems (IELTS) or Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with Band 3.5 or its equivalent.
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment
3 years · MYR 51,950