PhD in Sustainable Development

• A Master’s Degree in a related field as accepted by the University Senate
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree as accepted by the University Senate.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0
• TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based)
• PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
• OR Medium of instruction should be English at undergraduate and Master’s level.

Application Procedure

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Sunway Postgraduate application form
• Research statement - The statement should briefly describe the research question that the applicant intends to pursue and the purpose of the research.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic qualifications/results (Certificates and complete transcripts (Degree/master’s degree/ others)
• Two (2) reference letters
• One (1) passport-sized photograph
• English Language Qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/others) - for international students
• Scholarship application form (if any)

Documents will be processed once the application is complete.

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

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