Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training Languages and Linguistics degree.

The pinnacle of academic achievement at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.

Features

Evaluated by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Corpus Linguistics

Critical Discourse Analysis

Genre Analysis

Historical Linguistics

Language Learning and Assessment

Language Acquisition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 3 other PhDs in Language Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree from a recognized university. Those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

At least a band 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC); or

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70000 MYR / year

≈ 70000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

33000 MYR / year

≈ 33000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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