Programme overview

Main Subject

Sustainable Development

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This novel PhD programme aims to produce leaders in academia and industry through its multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability. Graduates will be equipped with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to formulate and champion technological solutions to global sustainability issues.

Working with Sunway University's team of highly qualified, experienced and world class academicians, PhD candidates would gain exposure to the various systems involved in sustainability issues and debates. Our researchers are highly accomplished, internationally recognised and experienced with proven track records. Check out our School Research and School of Engineering and Technology Staff Profiles. Students will also be guided into identifying areas of investigation within the emerging areas of research contributing towards sustainable development solutions.

Sunway University's state-of-the-art facilities coupled with research partnerships with globally excellent institutions provide every scholar the opportunity to become key researchers in the field of sustainability.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sustainable Development

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This novel PhD programme aims to produce leaders in academia and industry through its multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability. Graduates will be equipped with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to formulate and champion technological solutions to global sustainability issues.

Working with Sunway University's team of highly qualified, experienced and world class academicians, PhD candidates would gain exposure to the various systems involved in sustainability issues and debates. Our researchers are highly accomplished, internationally recognised and experienced with proven track records. Check out our School Research and School of Engineering and Technology Staff Profiles. Students will also be guided into identifying areas of investigation within the emerging areas of research contributing towards sustainable development solutions.

Sunway University's state-of-the-art facilities coupled with research partnerships with globally excellent institutions provide every scholar the opportunity to become key researchers in the field of sustainability.

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

6+

Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree - A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Science or Engineering disciplines which can be accepted by the University Senate.
Other Qualifications - Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0

Note: Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement.

Application Procedure

A) Applicants will be required to submit the following completed and signed documents:

Sunway Postgraduate application form
One (1) passport-sized photograph
Research statement: The statement should briefly describe the research question that the applicant has discussed with his/her future PhD supervisor
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
PGR Scholarship application form (if any)

B) The following true copies of documents must be certified:

Passport (all pages including blank pages - for international students)/Identity card (for Malaysian students)
English Language Qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/others) - for international students
Academic qualifications/results (Certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree/master’s degree/others)

C) One (1) reference letter typed on official letterhead. The letter must be emailed by your referee using his/her official email to the Programme Coordinator.

Research Proposal - The research proposal should comprise between 1,000 and 1,500 words (excluding references), and covers the following structure:

An appropriate title for the research project (designated supervisor if known)
Introduction and justification of the study, which includes: Research background, Problem statement, Research objective(s), Research question(s)/hypothesis
Literature review
Research methodology
Proposed research schedule
List of references

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic

Starts from

59,980 USD

International

Starts from

14,330 USD

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