PhD in Engineering (by research)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) is a full research programme that offers candidates a unique opportunity to specialize in a chosen area of research—including major fields such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, and civil engineering—over a period of 3 to 7 years. Through rigorous independent research, candidates are expected to make significant academic contributions to their respective fields. This programme is designed to prepare future researchers, academicians in universities or research institutions, R&D engineers, engineering specialists, and technopreneurs by fostering advanced inquiry and innovative problem-solving skills.

• A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by UNITEN Senate; or
• Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
• Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UNITEN.
• For international students: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent.

A bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:

• A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
• Undergo internal assessment; and
• Any other requirements of UNITEN.

Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:

• Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
• Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by UNITEN; and
• Approval of UNITEN Senate.

STRUCTURE A PROGRAMME

The program can be completed within 3-7 years for full-time candidates and 4-7 years for part-time candidates. Candidates who enroll in this program are required to register for the following courses:

• UNIM613 Research Methodology for Research Students
• MPRP672 Research Project

Key Research Areas

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering:

Automation and Embedded Computing System, Communications Systems and Networks, Micro and Nano Engineering, Photonics Technologies, Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering, Signal Processing and Control Systems, System and Machine Intelligence, Distributed Generation, High Voltage Systems, Power Quality, Power System Analysis, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid.

• Mechanical Engineering:

Advanced Materials, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Mechanical Design, Mechanics and Vibration, Mechatronics, Control and Automation, Nuclear Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Thermal System and Energy.

• Civil Engineering:

Asset Management, Construction and Building Materials, Environmental and Wastewater Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Highway and Transportation, Engineering, Hydropower and Dam Engineering, Project Management, Structural Engineering, Water Reso