PhD of Education
- Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree (MQF Level 7) in a related field accepted by the Senate
- Non-related master with relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 4.0
- TOEFL iBT 30-31
- PTE Academic 36
- Cambridge/Linguaskill 140 (also MUET Band 3.0
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recent photograph
- Application form
- Financial and visa supporting documents for international enrollment.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the program entry and international student requirements. Complete the application and submit academic certificates
- Transcripts
- Passport documents
- English proficiency evidence. Submit a portfolio for programs that require creative work. Pay the application and admission charges. Accept the offer and complete the student visa approval process. Follow the university instructions for registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM30,000 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM4,500 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,000 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Iskandar Puteri |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Raffles University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
138 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jul 2027
260 days left
Scholarships
Raffles University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM30,000 MYR per year. The application fee is RM4,500 MYR. The deposit is RM1,000 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM35,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.0, TOEFL iBT 30-31, PTE Academic 36, Cambridge/Linguaskill 140 (also MUET Band 3.0.
Raffles University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

