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PhD of Sustainable Development
- Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in Sustainable Development taught by the School of Social and Political Science.
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
- Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Sustainable Development. Apply relevant analytical
- Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.
Career outcomes
- Environmental research and management
- Environmental education and teaching
- Teaching careers
- National
- International and local government
- Environmental politics
- Environmental auditing
- Corporate social responsibility
- Risk management
- Sustainable citizenship
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time honours degree. You will take core courses in sustainable development alongside core courses in another chosen disciplinary pathway subject. You will also have access to a wide range of option courses to complement and broaden your learning. A study-abroad period is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent
- Master's degree in the relevant field with CGPA 3.00
- or other qualifications on case-by-case basis
- interview
Accepted academic background
Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 50 (min 46 each skill)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application Form
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Photographs
- Passport Copy (All Pages)
- Certified Academic Qualifications
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
How to apply
- Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
- health declaration
- photographs
- passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
- complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,182 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM742 MYR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunway University, Bandar Sunway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development |
| Department | Sustainable Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
6 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
6 May 2027
173 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 6 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $5,182 USD per year. The application fee is RM742 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM24,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 50 (min 46 each skill), IELTS Academic 6.

