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Postgraduate

Doctor of Philosophy

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
Social Sciences
Duration36 months
IntakesJanuary · May · September
TuitionRM 2,400–8,600 / year
LocationSeri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is currently offered as a postgraduate research programme focused on Social Sciences. The current programme record shows a listed duration of 3–8 years full-time / 4–10 years part-time. Its academic positioning is in Social Sciences, with the current subject classification focused on Social Sciences. This makes it relevant to students seeking advanced study and independent research in Social Sciences. Qualification-specific entry routes are structured on this page, allowing applicants to compare the requirements that apply to different academic backgrounds before applying. The page also links back to the programme's official source, helping students review the verified course record together with the latest structured information available through GoUni.

Entry requirements

Master Degree in relevant field

Recognised relevant Master degree · For Engineering/Engineering Technology and Computing PhD programmes, candidates from different disciplines must undergo prerequisite courses. The Master degree must be equivalent to MQF Level 7.

English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 equivalent; waiver may apply for qualifying English-medium/native-English backgrounds.

Tuition fees

Annual tuitionRM 2,400–8,600
Application feeRM 50
Registration feeRM 1,000

UTP Postgraduate Local Tuition Fees — Master/PhD by Research, current intake-year page. Official category: Social Sciences & Humanities. Annual Research Progression Fee is RM2,400 part-time and RM8,600 full-time, stored as annual_tuition_min/max. Additional annual semester fee is RM1,200 part-time / RM2,400 full-time. Research Methodology is a one-time RM1,500. Final examination/viva fee is RM3,000. Local application/processing fee is RM50 and registration fee is RM1,000. Recurring semester fees and one-time research/viva charges are retained in this note rather than collapsed into the scalar other_fees field. The page states fees are correct for the current intake year but does not explicitly label an academic fee year, so fee_year=0.

Fees are indicative and may be revised by the institution. GoUni can help you confirm the latest payable amount before application.

Intakes

JanuaryMaySeptember

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