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PhD in Engineering
About
The PhD in Engineering is the highest level of academic achievement, offering students the chance to explore specialized engineering fields and contribute to innovation and knowledge. Through advanced research, coursework, and critical inquiry, candidates develop expertise in areas such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. The program emphasizes original research, problem-solving, and critical analysis, preparing graduates to become thought leaders capable of tackling complex challenges and advancing technology, sustainability, and infrastructure globally.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Total estimated cost (local) | ₹ 915,353 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | ₹ 915,353 |
Subjects
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Engineering
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | ₹ 915,353 | ₹ 915,353 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | ₹ 915,353 | ₹ 915,353 |
| Estimated cost per year | ₹ 305,117 | ₹ 305,117 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
₹ 9,779 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
₹ 9,779 |
| Enrollment Fees | ₹ 15,647 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
₹ 81,169 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
₹ 97,794 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
₹ 9,779 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
₹ 9,779 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | ₹ 19,558 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
- A Master's degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate.
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree that are accepted by the APU Senate.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
MINIMUM ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
- IELTS: 5.0
Curriculum
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Specialist Doctoral Topics for Supervision
- Sustainable Development
- Renewable Energy
- Power Electronics
- Data Analytics
- Medical Image Processing
- Neural Networks
- Data Compression
- Content-based Retrieval
- Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering
- Signal and Image Processing
- Rapid Prototyping
- Engineering Materials
- Silicon Nanoelectronics
- Nanofabrication Technologies
- Single Electron Transistors
- Quantum Computation
- Radiation Detectors
- Optics Fiber/Wireless Communication
- Infrared Remote Sensing Technology
- Wireless and Mobile Systems
- Active Radio frequency Identification System (RFID)
- Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)
- Antenna Design
- Ultra Wideband Applications
- Electromagnetic Sensing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Speech Technology (Recognition and Synthesis)
- Image Processing
- Biomedical Applications in Engineering
- Image Segmentation
Start of Candidature
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Complete all required modules
- At first opportunity in Year 1
- Must pass research methodology module
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Proposal Defence (PD)
- Within the first 12 months
- Within the first 9 months, research colloquium to present before a panel
- Gather feedback on research proposal
- Submit a detailed proposal document
- Presentation to the examination panel
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Progress Monitoring / Mid-Candidature Defence
- Every 6 months until thesis submission (May & November)
- Progress reporting and presentation on progress
- Evaluated by a panel
End of Candidature
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Work Completion Defence (WCD)
- 6 months before the minimum candidature period
- Submit draft thesis
- Presentation of completed work
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Submit Thesis for Examination
- Before the maximum candidature period
- Comb-bound thesis copies submitted for examination
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Viva Voce
- Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
- Presentation of completed work to the Examination Board
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Award of Degree
- PhD