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Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)

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Program overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) Program at UNITEN University Malaysia is a research-focused program where candidates can delve into a specialized area of engineering research for 3-7 years. It offers the opportunity to make significant academic contributions and prepares candidates for roles as researchers, academicians, R&D engineers, engineering specialists, and technopreneurs. Major research areas include electrical, electronics, mechanical, and civil engineering.

Entry Requirements

  • Master's degree in the field or related fields recognized by the HEP Senate.
  • Equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
  • Candidates without a related qualification or work experience may need to complete prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
  • For international students, a minimum TOEFL score of 500 or IELTS score of 5.0 (or equivalent) is required.

For candidates with a bachelor's degree:

  • Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with a first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or equivalent.
  • Completion of internal assessment.
  • Fulfillment of other HEP requirements.

Future Career

  • electrical power, civil and electronics communication engineering
  • research engineers
  • consulting engineer

Curriculum

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  • UNIM613 Research Methodology for Research Students
  • MPRP672 Research Project

Key Research Areas

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering:

Automation and Embedded Computing System, Communications Systems and Networks, Micro and Nano Engineering, Photonics Technologies, Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering, Signal Processing and Control Systems, System and Machine Intelligence, Distributed Generation, High Voltage Systems, Power Quality, Power System Analysis, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid.

  • Mechanical Engineering:

Advanced Materials, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Mechanical Design, Mechanics and Vibration, Mechatronics, Control and Automation, Nuclear Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Thermal System and Energy.

  • Civil Engineering:

Asset Management, Construction and Building Materials, Environmental and Wastewater Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Highway and Transportation, Engineering, Hydropower and Dam Engineering, Project Management, Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering.

Available scholarships

  • International Student Tuition Fee Rebate

    A tuition fee reduction of RM 4,000 is available to students of all nationalities. This RM 4,000 The rebate will be divided equally and applied during The first year of study, specifically distributed across Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Entry requirements

PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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