5
program.years
1, 5, 9
program.intake
RM 14,296.00
program.perYear
phd
program.level
Doctor Of Philosophy In Architecture is a phd programme with a duration of 5 program.years . Tuition fees are RM 14,296.00 per year, with intakes in 1, 5, 9.
program.entryRequirements
Entry Requirements Academic Requirements; ; Master’s degree (Malaysia Qualification Framework, MQF Level 7) in Architecture or related fields or its equivalent recognised by the University.; ; English Language Requirements; ; Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS Academic; or Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer based – Testing CBT) or 86+ (Internet Based Test IBT); or minimum score of 107 for Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS; ; *Note: The faculty reserves the right to advise applicants who have met the minimum academic programme’s English to undertake additional English courses at the University. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Courses Offered Issues and Methods of Architecture Research; The candidate will be exposed to the various issues of architecture and will be provided a basic training in writing an academic paper. This subject will be a bi-weekly lecture to be completed within one semester.; ; ; ; ; Research; Each semester, the candidate is required to have a several discussions with the supervisor to receive feedback and to discuss the progress of the research study.; Prior to graduation, the candidate is expected to publish a minimum of 4 papers in a peer-re-reviewed journal or on a peer-reviewed conference paper. An oral presentation is also required, every semester, in front of an academic audience from the faculty. This is to develop the public speaking ability and knowledge sharing.; ; ; ; ; Notes:; The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.; ; ; ; ;
Fee note: UCSI University official programme page lists approximate international student total fee RM71,479; backend annual fee is annualised over the published duration (Full Time: 3 - 5 Years, Part Time: 4 - 7 Years). A 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025 as stated by UCSI.
Source: UCSI University official programme page https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/programmes/doctor-philosophy-architecture
program.requiredDocuments
- Academic transcript / qualification results (program.mandatory)
- English test score (program.mandatory)
- Passport copy (program.mandatory)