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

UCSI University is a leading private university in Malaysia, ranked #14 in the QS Asian University Rankings (Southeast Asia) 2024 and among the top 300 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024. UCSI stands out for its strong academic reputation.  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...

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. The International Medical University (IMU) is ranked #1259 in the Best Global Universities and is placed in the #151-200 range in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2024. Established in 1992, IMU Malaysia is renowned for its excellence...

Sunway University is a leading not-for-profit private university committed to the pursuit of education through scholarship, research and enterprise. It is ranked among the top 2% of universities in Asia and rated as a 5-star institution by Quacquarelli Symonds. The University has also been awarded a 5-Star rating in the SETARA 2017 assessment of Malaysian Higher Education Institutions, and is one of only eleven universities in Malaysia to be awarded the Premier Digital Technology University...

Monash University Malaysia's School of Arts and Social Sciences is a faculty dedicated to studying the world and all that forms it as we know it. Bachelor degrees and Master pathways are offered to expose students to be aware of the challenges brought about by digital media, globalisation and cross-cultural exchange through many different platforms, cases and mediums. Through SASS's units, students will learn about the interconnectedness of the world and the interdependency of mankind;...

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. Beginning as MAHSA...

Founded in 1986, HELP University is a private institution in Malaysia known for its strong business programs and international partnerships. HELP University is ranked #=74 in the Asian University Rankings for South Eastern Asia in 2024. Globally, it is ranked 4618th overall and 1957th in Clinical Psychology in the 2024 rankings.  Known for its twinning programs, students can start their studies in Malaysia and complete their degrees abroad at prestigious universities like the University of...

Taylor's University is currently ranked #251 in the QS World University Rankings for 2025, reflecting its position among the top 1% of elite universities globally. 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...

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. It holds a 5-star rating in the Teaching and Facilities category according to the 2020 QS Rating System and is recognized as the only Infrastructure University in Malaysia. For over 20 years, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) has been educating scholars in...

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 #556 in the 2024 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 fastest growing private higher education institutions in the country with phenomenal...

Establised in 2001, AIMST University is one of the top private universities in Malaysia. In 2024, it was ranked #36 in Malaysia and #6605 globally. For the Asian University Rankings in Southeast Asia (2025), AIMST University placed at #78, showcasing its growing reputation. Additionally, it ranks at #1496 worldwide for its Dentistry program, making it one of the top choices for dental studies among private universities in Malaysia. Most of AIMST University’s degree programs are based on...

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...