Intakes: March, June/July & Sept/Oct
Level of Study: Postgraduate
Field of Study: Engineering and Technology
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
The Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (by research) offered at IUKL has a greater emphasis on research compared with the Master degree and is geared towards mastering Civil Engineering knowledge in preparation for a higher career development. This degree is recommended for those who expect to engage in a professional career in research, teaching or technical work of an advanced nature.
Key Features
- To provide students with flexibility in research and develop students’ intellectual ability in specialised areas of Civil Engineering.
- To equip students with advanced knowledge, tools and techniques that will support their research capability and career development.
- To expose students to the research frontier in various fields of specialisation in Civil Engineering
Learning/Research Methodology
- The research project will be guided by an appointed supervisor.
- Students will be required to attend seminars in their research area.
- Students will be required to present and defend their research proposal at the end of their first quarter of study.
- Students are required to submit monthly progress reports to their supervisors. Periodic consultations will be arranged as set by the supervisor.
- Students are required to publish at least one paper in their research area in an international journal or present at a conference.
- The Postgraduate Studies Committee will review the students’ performance on a quarterly basis.
- Upon completion of their research, students will have to present and defend their thesis.
Research Areas
Construction Engineering
- Construction of physical infrastructure design
- Rural and low-cost housing
- Small & medium industrial buildings
Geotechnical Engineering
- Properties and behavior of soil and their application to design of foundation
- Retaining structures, earth dams and slopes
- Soil improvement and ground stabilization
- Soil dynamics and earthquake engineering
Highway and Pavement Engineering
- Transportation engineering and planning
- Traffic flow theory
- System management applicable to all modes with emphasis on highway and multimodal transportation
Structural Engineering
- Earthquake resistant steel and concrete design applied to buildings and bridges
- Structural dynamics
- Structural mechanics
- Finite element methods
Water Resources Engineering
- Advanced hydraulics and modern hydrologic techniques
- Flood forecasting
- Groundwater flow modeling
- Water resources management
- Policy formulation
CHECK IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE
- A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant fields and recognized by Malaysian Government OR other qualifications approved by the Senate of IUKL
- International Applicants are required to have a minimum score of TOEFL 500 OR IELTS 5.0 OR have attained a degree from a university where the medium of instruction is in English
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | |
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IELTS | 5 |
TOEFL (PBT) | 500 |
TOEFL (IBT) | 42 |
PTE | 47 |
MUET | BAND 3 |
Cambridge English | 154 |
HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO PAY
MALAYSIAN STUDENTS | |
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Tuition Fees | RM46,500.00 |
Deposit (Refundable) | RM300.00 |
Insurance | RM70.00/year |
Total Fees (Approximate) | RM47,000.00 |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | |
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Tuition Fees | RM46,500.00 |
Caution Fee (Refundable) | RM1,500.00 |
International Student Administrative Fee | RM4,800.00 |
Medical Insurance | RM600.00/year |
Visa Processing Fee | RM360.00/year |
Total Fees (Approximate) | RM55,600.00 |