PhD in Philosophy in Malaysia
8 phd programmes in philosophy at 5 universities in Malaysia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy Information Technology | UNITAR International University, Selangor | PhD | 5,941 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mixed Mode) | University of Malaya | PhD | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy PhD in Education | UNITAR International University, Selangor | PhD | 5,941 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Universiti Teknologi MARA | PhD | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Research) | Universiti Malaya | PhD | 12,850 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Biotechnology) | AIMST University | PhD | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Microbiology) | AIMST University | PhD | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy) | AIMST University | PhD | — |
Universities for philosophy in Malaysia
PhD in Philosophy in Malaysia: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Malaysia?
- 8 philosophy phd programmes at 5 universities in Malaysia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study philosophy in Malaysia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in Malaysia in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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