PhD · Performing Arts
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.
The doctoral degree in philosophy creates graduates who are big-picture thinkers, educators, and mid-to-senior level working professionals in the performing arts industry who desire to lead and implement changes within their working organisation. The performing arts sectors are especially interested in hiring doctor of philosophy graduates since they will be beyond experts in their professions. Students who participate in this programme not only do research in their areas of interest, but also make use of that research to advance the interests of the stakeholders or the organisations in which they are employed.
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 101,750
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 36,000
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 101,750 | 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 36,000 | 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.
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
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Academic
a) Students obtain a first-class Bachelor's qualification or equivalent; OR
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
b) 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
c) Thorough rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; AND
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
d) 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) Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) or equivalent accepted by the HEPs Senate; Note for PhD by Research (Practice-Led/Lab-Based) and Creative/Production Work: In addition to the above, the candidates must:
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
ii) Submit a portfolio of creative/production work of professional standards.
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
iii) Be an active practitioner for the last 5 years.
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
iv) Pass interview/audition. Note: 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: a. 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 b. having shown competency and capability in conducting research at PhD level through rigorous assessment by the HEP, and c. 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) 3.5
MUET (Band) · minimum score 3.5
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 101,750; Total tuition (promotional price): MYR 36,000. 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 3.5. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.
City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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