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PhD · General Engineering (Foundation)

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

at Universiti Tenaga Nasional

UNITEN Putrajaya Campus (Kajang), Kajang, Selangor

Details last verified 2 Oct 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

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Course at a glance

University
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Campus
UNITEN Putrajaya Campus (Kajang), Kajang, Selangor
Study level
PhD
Field
Engineering
Discipline
General Engineering (Foundation)
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
Faculty
College of Graduate Studies
Intakes
University intakes: September 2026, October 2026
Tuition
Total tuition: MYR 36,600
Entry requirements
Academic: A Master's Degree from UNITEN or any Institutions of higher learning recognised by UNITENEnglish: IELTS · minimum score 5English: Linguaskill · minimum score 154English: MUET · minimum score 3.5English: TOEFL · minimum score 3

Details last updated 2 Oct 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

About this course

A research-intensive doctoral degree designed to advance knowledge and innovation in engineering disciplines, emphasising independent, original research under expert supervision across specialisations including electrical, electronics, mechanical, and civil engineering.

How this course fits

Annual tuition stored for 7 PhD courses in Engineering: MYR 5,500 to MYR 17,450 (data last updated 7 Oct 2026). This is the range of the figures stored for those courses, not a price for this one; fees are set by each university.

Other study levels of Engineering at Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Fees

  • Total tuition

    Total programme tuition, standard duration (international rate).

    MYR 36,600

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 28 Sep 2026

  • Application fee

    One-time application fee, payable upon acceptance of offer, for international students.

    MYR 1,000

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 28 Sep 2026

  • Registration fee

    One-time registration fee, payable before registration at the university.

    MYR 6,600

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 28 Sep 2026

  • Other compulsory fee

    EMGS application fee (student visa) plus viva voce examination fee, both payable one-time, for international students.

    MYR 4,650

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 28 Sep 2026

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

Intakes

University-wide intakes

  • September 2026 (September 2026 (2nd Intake, Undergraduate)) · starts 21 Sep 2026

    Source: official website · retrieved 27 Sep 2026

  • October 2026 (October 2026 (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)) · starts 19 Oct 2026 · apply by 14 Oct 2026

    Source: official website · retrieved 27 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    A Master's Degree from UNITEN or any Institutions of higher learning recognised by UNITEN

    Source: official website · retrieved 29 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: IELTS 5.0

    IELTS · minimum score 5

    Source: official website · retrieved 29 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: Linguaskill 154

    Linguaskill · minimum score 154

    Source: official website · retrieved 29 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: MUET 3.5

    MUET · minimum score 3.5

    Source: official website · retrieved 29 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: TOEFL 3.0

    TOEFL · minimum score 3

    Source: official website · retrieved 29 Sep 2026

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)?

This course has no intake of its own stored. The university's intakes are September 2026 and October 2026. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) take?

3 years, as stored for this course.

How much does Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) cost?

Total tuition: MYR 36,600. Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: IELTS, minimum score 5; Linguaskill, minimum score 154; MUET, minimum score 3.5; TOEFL, minimum score 3. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

UNITEN Putrajaya Campus (Kajang), Kajang, Selangor.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

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