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PhD of Trades

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Putrajaya, Malaysia
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Supervised PhD across chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and petroleum engineering at the Malaysia campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Trades. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.

Career outcomes

Trades Specialist
Trades Research Assistant
Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

Supervised research of about three years ending in a thesis (within four years of registration). Areas include chemical
Mechanical
Electrical and electronic
Civil and petroleum engineering
Such as fluid dynamics
Multiphase flow
Renewable energy systems
Signal processing
Optical communication and structural concrete.

Entry requirements

Academic

MSc or first class MEng recognised by the Malaysian government
Occasionally a first class BEng/BSc with significant research experience
Research proposal and transcripts required.
Not published as a grade
MSc recognised by the Malaysian government (or first class MEng)
Occasionally first class BSc/BEng Hons with significant research experience.

Accepted academic background

MSc (or first class MEng) recognised by the Malaysian government and acceptable to the University, Occasionally a first class honours bachelor with significant research experience, Detailed research proposal and transcripts, Some applicants interviewed.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (no score lower than 6.0)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and research area on the programme page and. Apply online
Stating the Malaysia campus. Application fee RM530 (international). Upload transcripts
Certificates and a detailed research proposal
Plus proof of English. Some applicants are interviewed before an offer. Apply for the student visa through EMGS. Visa fee RM3
900 for 1 year (RM4
600 for 2 years
Indonesia). Attend Welcome Week for your intake.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM47,276 MYR
Application fee	RM530 MYR
Deposit	RM1,000 MYR

Program details

Campus	Putrajaya campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department	Department of Trades
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.