Study Doctor of Philosophy at Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus) in Malaysia,

What will I learn?

PhD candidates are required to make a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession by submitting one of the following, equivalent to 70,000 – 100,000 words: a written research thesis, a written research thesis including associated papers, an artefact, such as a creative work or design product, with an accompanying exegesis (critical explanation).A PhD candidate is expected to: conduct independent research of high originality and quality, independently conceive of, design, conduct and complete a research project or program, develop a critical knowledge and understanding of the research area and methodological approaches, communicate convincingly with clarity and relevance to appropriate audiences.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
RM43,480.00 (US$ 9,890) per year
Standard Twin (Monthly rental (RM)) - 540
Start date

December 2026

Venue

Swinburne University of Technology - Sarawak Campus

Jalan Simpang Tiga,

Kuching,

Sarawak,

93350, Sarawak, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

You must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which you studied. A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level. Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement: Bachelors degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; ora Bachelors degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; ora Bachelors degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; ora Bachelors degree (four years) in an approved discipline.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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