PhD · Design & Media
City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Details last verified 27 Oct 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.
Details last updated 27 Oct 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.
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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Design is aimed at exploring new ideas, approaches and procedures to the theories and practices of creative design and media. Critically and creatively armed with the ability to think beyond norms, anchored with powerful research methods in design and procedures, this programme critically challenges student's minds to make significant and original contributions to the existing body of knowledge or as new knowledge.
Total tuition (standard price)
Standard 2026 tuition for the whole programme, as published by City University. Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.
MYR 66,600
Applies to: International students
Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026
Total tuition (promotional price)
Special promotional tuition for intakes from 1 Feb to 31 Dec 2026, only for students from South and Southeast Asia, Africa (except Nigeria), Central Asia and the Middle East (except UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain). Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.
MYR 35,280
Applies to: International studentsfrom 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026
Application fee
One-time application fee, paid with the first payment. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.
MYR 1,000
Applies to: International students
Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026
Other compulsory fee
One-time international student fees: EMGS visa collection RM2,940, international fee RM8,000 and completion processing fee RM1,000. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.
MYR 11,940
Applies to: International students
Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Total tuition (standard price)Standard 2026 tuition for the whole programme, as published by City University. Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST. Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026 | MYR 66,600 | International students |
| Total tuition (promotional price)Special promotional tuition for intakes from 1 Feb to 31 Dec 2026, only for students from South and Southeast Asia, Africa (except Nigeria), Central Asia and the Middle East (except UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain). Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST. Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026 | MYR 35,280 | International studentsfrom 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 |
| Application feeOne-time application fee, paid with the first payment. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST. Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026 | MYR 1,000 | International students |
| Other compulsory feeOne-time international student fees: EMGS visa collection RM2,940, international fee RM8,000 and completion processing fee RM1,000. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST. Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026 | MYR 11,940 | International students |
Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.
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Academic
e) Students obtain a first-class Bachelor's qualification or equivalent; OR
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
f) Obtain a CGPA of at least 3.67 or its equivalent from an academic or TVET program; AND
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
g) Thorough rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; AND
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
h) Obtained approval from the HEP senate and was accepted as a candidate for the MQF Level 8 Doctoral program. Students need to show appropriate progress during the candidature period.
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
i) A Master’s degree in the relevant field (Level 7, MQF) or equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate. AND
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
ii) Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required. Note for PhD by Research: There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s Degree level to PhD level. Candidates registered for Master’s Degree by research programmes with a Bachelor’s Degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the PhD programmes subject to the following conditions: d. application for exchange is within 1 year after registering for the master's program for full-time candidates and 2 years for part-time candidates e. having shown competency and capability in conducting research at PhD level through rigorous assessment by the HEP, and f. approval by the HEP Senate. OR HEP may enroll Bachelor's graduates (MQF Level 6) for direct admission to MQF Level 8 Doctoral programs (by research) with the following conditions:
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: MUET (Band) 4
MUET (Band) · minimum score 4
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
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Updated 19 Oct 2026
Intakes stored for this course: January, February, May, June, September and October. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.
36 months, full-time, as stored for this course.
Total tuition (standard price): MYR 66,600; Total tuition (promotional price): MYR 35,280. Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.
Stored for this course: MUET (Band), minimum score 4. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.
City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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