Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Studies

University

City University Malaysia

Campus

City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Study level

PhD

Field

Education

Discipline

Sport Studies

Duration

36 months

Study mode

Full-time

Qualification

Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Studies

Faculty

Faculty of Education & Liberal Sciences

Intakes

January, May, September

Tuition

Total tuition (standard price): MYR 97,000Total tuition (promotional price): MYR 36,000

Entry requirements

Academic: i) A Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) or equivalent as approved by the HEP Senate: ORAcademic: ii) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) that are accepted by the Malaysian Government.English: MUET (Band) · minimum score 3.5

Details last updated 27 Oct 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

This PhD programme is an excellent opportunity for students to pursue their research career in the sport studies domain, while increasing knowledge, learning new skills and developing abilities as a researcher. With a wide range of topics to be explored, our PhD program provides research-specific training, academic writing, lectures, seminars, career management and presentation skills. At the end of studies, students are required to submit a written thesis and attend a viva-voce examination. Upon successful defence of the paper, the candidate will be granted a PhD status.

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

• January

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• May

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• September

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  i) A Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) or equivalent as approved by the HEP Senate: OR

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  ii) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) that are accepted by the Malaysian Government.

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  iii) A Master’s degree (Level 7 MQF) or equivalent in a non-related field as approved by HEP Senate and does not have related working experience, can be accepted, subject to passing pre-requisite courses. 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: 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: a. Students obtain a first-class Bachelor's qualification or equivalent; OR b. Obtain a CGPA of at least 3.67 or its equivalent from an academic or TVET program; AND c. Thorough rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; AND 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

• English language

  English requirement for international students: MUET (Band) 3.5

  MUET (Band) · minimum score 3.5

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026