Overview

This Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences programme offered by Sunway University aims to develop a student's research skills in one of the many exciting areas of mathematics, ranging from pure mathematics, applied mathematics to applied statistics.

Key facts

The programme will equip students with strong mathematical, analytical and statistical data analysis skills, to become experts and well-qualified researchers.

Working closely with experienced supervisors, students will be exposed to the different aspects of research activities, including undertaking a comprehensive literature review, identifying areas of research contribution, and communicating research results via journal publications and conference presentations.

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Programme Structure

The School has a dedicated team of academicians and in-house actuaries who will mentor and discuss possible research topics with you in the following areas of research interests, but not limited to:

Applications of statistics in finance and insurance

Applied probability

Applied stochastic processes

Big data analytics

Combinatorics

Computational fluid dynamics

Credit risk modelling

Evolutionary computation

Graph theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 3 other PhDs in Mathematics in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s DegreeA Master Degree in mathematical sciences or related fields

Other Qualifications:

Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14829 USD / year

≈ 14829 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13297 USD / year

≈ 13297 USD / year

Additional Details

RM59,980 for Malaysian students

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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