Universities in Malaysia with Doctoral Degree (PhD) courses in Applied, Pure Sciences

Founded in 1986 and achieving full university status in 2008, UCSI University has grown into a leading private university, offering industry-driven programs and preparing students for the modern world. UCSI University is recognized globally for its strong academic performance in various subjects. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, UCSI ranks among the top 151-200 universities worldwide for Business and Management Studies The university offers a wide range of accredited...

International Medical University (IMU) is a leading institution for private medical and healthcare education in Malaysia. For over 22 years, IMU has been recognized for delivering high-quality education and is among the best programs in Malaysia.  Established in 1992, IMU Malaysia is renowned for its excellence in education, spanning from pre-university to postgraduate studies. Our IMU course list features a variety of options, including local and international tracks.  It offers over 20...

Sunway University is a top private, not-for-profit institution, ranked among the top 2% of universities in Asia and rated 5-stars by QS. It has also earned a 5-Star rating in the SETARA 2017 assessment and holds Premier Digital Technology University status, awarded by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation. Recognized as one of the top private universities in Malaysia, it is also acknowledged by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 as Malaysia’s top private...

Monash University Malaysia, located in the Sunway City, is a leading private university in Malaysia and the first foreign university campus in the country. Established in 1998, it is part of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities and the third-largest campus of Monash University. With over 9,400 students from 78 countries, it offers a globally recognized education in a culturally rich and international environment. Monash University Malaysia offers a diverse selection of...

MAHSA University, founded in 2004, is a top private institution in Malaysia, initially recognized for its excellence in medical and healthcare education. Today, the university offers a wide range of programs, including MBBS, Computer Science, Business, Finance, and Management, catering to the evolving needs of students. With flexible learning options, including on-campus and open distance learning (ODL), MAHSA empowers students to pursue their studies conveniently. MAHSA is one of the...

Founded in 1986, HELP University is a private institution in Malaysia known for its strong business programs and international partnerships. Known for its twinning programs, students can start their studies in Malaysia and complete their degrees abroad at prestigious universities like the University of Melbourne and Goldsmith’s College. HELP University offers a variety of programs, particularly in business, analytics, and psychology. HELP enjoys strong collaborative relationships with top...

Since its inception in 1969, Taylor’s has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of diverse study options, relevant curriculum and teaching methods, ongoing partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, up-to- date facilities and well-equipped campuses. Taylor’s University offers a myriad of courses in tertiary education, from foundation and diploma, to degree, post-graduate and professional programmes. Students can choose to enrol in...

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) is the first infrastructure university in Malaysia, focusing on integrating both hard and soft aspects of infrastructure. IUKL is one of the top-ranked universities in Malaysia. For over 20 years, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) has been educating scholars in fields such as Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Accounting, Information Technology, Corporate Communications, English Language...

INTI International University is a leading private institution in Malaysia, recognized as the #1 university in Asia for inbound exchange students (QS 2024). INTI University was founded in 1986 as a college and later upgraded to University College status in 2006 and later acquired full university status in 2008. With over 35 years of experience, INTI is committed to delivering quality education and a transformative learning experience for international students.  Ranked #516 in the 2025 QS...

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was officially launched on 13 August 2002 as a not-for-profit private university providing affordable quality education. It is established under the UTAR Education Foundation and registered under the Malaysian Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. Guided by its vision to be a global university of educational excellence, UTAR is highly reputed as one of the top private universities in Malaysia with phenomenal growth in all aspects of its...

Establised in 2001, AIMST University is one of the top private universities in Malaysia. Most of AIMST University’s degree programs are based on curricula from the University of Bristol in the U.K., ensuring high-quality, internationally-aligned education. Each program includes essential skills like computer training, writing, and research to help students prepare for their careers and confidently use technology across their studies.  AIMST University offers a wide range of undergraduate and...

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in the country. USM offers excellent opportunities for research, innovation and education to both local and foreign undergraduates and postgraduates. Its main thrust in the development of higher education are in the fields of natural sciences, applied sciences, medical and health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, building sciences & technology, engineering, social sciences, humanities and education. The...

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in the country. It offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to 30,000 students: 17 Academic schools on the main campus (island of Penang), mainly known as USM Penang 6 schools at Engineering campus (Nibong Tebal) 3 schools at Health campus (Kubang Kerian) It offers excellent opportunities for research, innovation and education to both local and foreign undergraduates and...

International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) is a private university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IUMW was established based on a mutual partnership between the University of Malaya (UM) & the University of Wales, UK. Leveraging on both universities' outstanding achievement, together with its own band of academicians, IUMW offers an array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to both local and international students. The first university in the country to offer the Dual Award...

At the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), it plays a key role at being a service and administrative centre to provide assistance to postgraduate students when registration at UPM and other processes involved after the completion of their studies. Since its establishment in 1978, it was given a bigger role as a service centre that possesses a status equal to that of a faculty at the University. From here, it holds the role of coordinating all postgraduate programmes, activities, and events at...

University of Malaya (UM) was established on 8 October 1949 because of the unification of King Edward VII College of Medicine and Raffles College. UM is the oldest university and one of the most well-known university in Malaysia. The Institute of Graduate Studies or better known as IGS is the postgraduate centre for UM. IGS was established in 1979 as they want to encourage various disciplines of research and graduates training to meet the demands of quality in the industry. Over the years,...

Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is the first offshore campus and largest international campus of Curtin University, Western Australia (Curtin Perth), an Australian university ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2017. It is also the first foreign university campus to be established in East Malaysia in 1999. Like its Australian parent, Curtin Malaysia has a very global focus with over 5,000 students...