Universities with Doctoral Degree (PhD) courses in Creative Arts & Design

Facts about Asia Pacific University ranking (in the latest QS World University rankings):  Employer’s Choice Award 2024 “Best Tech University” & “Best Future Ready University” Awards by PC.com 2024 100% Employability – Latest Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education First and Only Malaysian University to achieve QAA UK Accreditation - 2024 Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) PDTI Outstanding Faculty - 2024 Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University awarded by MDEC...

SEGi University and Colleges (SEGi) stands as the largest group of higher education institutions in Malaysia, boasting a vibrant community of over 16,000 students hailing from approximately 85 countries worldwide. With an impressive 40% of its student body being international students and a dedicated 9.1% of foreign faculty staff, SEGi offers a richly diverse and inclusive environment for academic growth and cultural exchange.  This university has 4 campuses ( UEP Subang Jaya , Kuala...

Management and Science University (MSU) has made a significant impact in higher education, both locally and internationally. Recognized in the University Ranking Malaysia, MSU is celebrated for offering some of the best programs in Malaysia. Their commitment to quality education has earned the Tier 5 Excellence rating twice from the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia. Management & Science University (MSU) is recognized for its outstanding rankings, positioning it as one of the premier...

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...

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...

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), established in 1997, is one of Malaysia's best private universities. Owned by Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputra, it is renowned for its strong business, finance, and accounting programs. Since 2012, the university has been led by its distinguished Chancellor, YABhg. Tun Ahmad Sarji bin Abdul Hamid, continuing to offer quality education and modern campus facilities. Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) is widely recognized for its top-quality degree programs...

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...

Established in 1984, City University Malaysia is one of prominent low-cost private universities in Malaysia. It is known for its commitment to providing quality and afforadable education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including business, engineering, technology, health sciences, and social sciences.  The university operates two campuses, with the Business faculty and all postgraduate studies located in PJ, while all other...

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...

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...

Founded in 1994 by Telekom Malaysia, Multimedia University (MMU) is Malaysia's first private university and a premier research institution located in Cyberjaya and Melaka. Initially established as the Institute of Telecommunication and Information Technology, it was renamed Universiti Telekom in 1996 before becoming Multimedia University in 1999. MMU has a strong commitment to equipping graduates for the digital future, particularly in the fields of information technology and...

Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) is one of the best state-owned universities in Malaysia, offering high-quality education and a wide range of programs from foundation to PhD levels. Established in 1999, UNISEL was also the first educational institution in Malaysia to obtain the ISO 91001:2018 EOMS (Education Organizational Management System) certification.  With campuses in Bestari Jaya and Shah Alam, UNISEL offers diverse programs in business, computing, engineering, health sciences, arts,...

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a leading private university in Malaysia, specializing in engineering and technology. Ranked between #1201-1400 in the QS World University Rankings 2025, UniKL offers high-quality education aimed at developing technologically skilled graduates with strong entrepreneurial capabilities. Established in 2002, it is fully owned by MARA (Majlis Amanah Rakyat), and focuses on providing industry-focused education through its 14 specialized branch institutes located...

With its strong presence reaching to 3 continents of the world, Limkokwing University established itself as an international University that accommodates quality learning experience to more than 30,000 students. These students come from all walk of life from over 150 countries in one of its 12 campuses in countries such as United Kingdom, Swaziland, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, China, and many more. This institution is widely renowned for its established approach to delivering education by...

The University of Dundee is a global institution with over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff from around 140 different countries. We have a focus on teaching traditional and professional degrees using innovative approaches and we are one of the UK’s top 20 universities (Guardian University Guide 2021). The University of Dundee is split into ten Schools, each one with a focus on a different set of academic disciplines: ·   Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design ·   School of Business ·  ...

The roots of the University of Wolverhampton lie in the 19th century growth of Mechanics Institutes, providing vocational and general education for working men. In Wolverhampton the Free Library (1870) developed technical, scientific, commercial and general classes, while a School of Art, established in 1851, had been developed into the Municipal School for Art in new buildings by 1885. By 1903, we had courses in coach building, house painting and pattern making. The University has eight...

University of Wollongong (UOW) has forged a distinctive identity among Australian and international universities, standing apart from sector categories. An enterprising institution with a personalised style, UOW is confidently building an international reputation for quality research and education. UOW is a university of international standing with an enviable record of achievement in teaching and research. It is also located in one of the most beautiful settings in Australia, just an hour's...

ALFA International College is well recognised as being an outstanding college in Malaysia. Its courses in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design and Multimedia Design are well known. While it stays true to its image as a design academy, ALFA has expanded its diploma courses offering to include Early Childhood Education in 2010. The programmes offered at ALFA are intentionally recognised and ALFA has successfully prepared its graduates to pursue their career goals and complete...

The MIECAT Institute is a not-for-profit higher education provider that offers accredited post-graduate courses in, and conducts research through, experiential and creative arts. Our approach seeks congruence between what is taught and how it is taught. The dynamic process of inquiry invites you to be curious, challenged and immersed in a community of co-learners. The Institute creates opportunities for you to reconstruct understandings of experience, values and meanings, to enrich...

The Prince’s School has, for a number of years now, pioneered practical post-graduate degrees (at Masters and Doctoral level) in the traditional arts of the great civilizations of the world. The School emphasises the importance of integrating the theoretical study of the traditional arts with their practical application. One of the School’s main objectives is to encourage an awareness of the holistic nature of the traditional artist, whose inspiration derives from the highest sources and...

The University of East London (UEL) is a vibrant, modern university with a highly diverse population of 19,000 students drawn from more than 120 nationalities. We stand for academic excellence, creative thinking and inspirational teaching. We enjoy a superb location in east London, just a short train ride from the city centre. Our two campuses are in the rapidly evolving Royal Docks area and in nearby Stratford – famous for hosting the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. The area is one of...

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a thriving, modern university offering a wide range of highly respected courses and employment-enhancing opportunities in Bristol, one of the UK's most vibrant and desirable cities. Attracting students from 140 different countries and with over 27,000 students and 3,000 staff, UWE Bristol is a diverse and exciting place to study in the UK.

Staffordshire University is a university in Staffordshire, England. It has two main campuses based in the city of Stoke-on-Trent and in the county town of Stafford, with other campuses in Lichfield and Shrewsbury.