Program Overview

Graduate Studies in Engineering Education

The PhD in Engineering Education is a research-intensive program designed to provide candidates with the fundamental principles of engineering education, effective research design strategies, and insights into the current trends and needs in the engineering education field. Candidates are strongly encouraged to complete pre-requisite courses to equip them with the foundational knowledge necessary for advanced research.

About the Program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Education program at the Centre for Engineering Education is dedicated to advancing the field of engineering through innovative teaching and research. Our program aims to develop leaders who can transform engineering education and contribute to the global community. This program is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of engineering education, engage in cutting-edge research, and influence educational practices worldwide. Graduates are prepared to take on roles in academia, industry, and policy-making, driving change and innovation.

Admission Criteria

• Application for February intake is open from September to November (for international students) and from September to December (for local students).
• Application for September intake is open from March to June (for international students) and from March to July (for local students).
• Application for programmes must be done through the admission office.
• Fees: RM 18,350 (Local) / RM 48,600 (International)
• Duration: 3 years to 8 years (6 semesters – 16 semesters)
• Minimum requirements:
  • A Master's Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate; and
  • A Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field from institution of higher learning recognized by the UTM Senate; or
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in relevant field recognised by the Senate and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching, studying, or conducting research in engineering education.

Research Ecosystem

The university has a vibrant research ecosystem with various research institutes and centers, including:

• Advance Membrane Technology Research Centre - AMTEC
• Institute of Noise & Vibration - INV
• Wireless Communication Centre - WCC
• Institute for Future Energy - IFE
• Centre of Hydrogen Energy - CHE
• Centre of Electrical Energy System - CEES
• UTM Ocean Thermal Energy Centre - OTEC
• Research Institute for Sustainable Environment - RISE
• Centre for Innovative Planning & Development - CiPD
• Centre for River & Coastal Engineering - CRCE
• Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security - IPASA
• Geosciences & Digital Earth Centre - INSTeG
• Process System Engineering Centre - PROSPECT
• Institute for Sustainable Transport - IST
• Aeronautics Research Centre - AEROLAB
• Automotive Development Centre - ADC
• Marine Technology Centre - MTC
• UTM Centre for Low Carbon Transportation in Cooperation with Imperial College London - LoCARtic
• Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research - ISI-SIR
• Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials - CSNano
• UTM-Centre for Industrial & Applied Mathematics - UTM CIAM
• Laser Centre - LASER
• Centre of Research for Fiqh Science & Technology - CFiRST
• Centre of Lipids Engineering and Applied Research - CLEAR
• UTM Big Data Centre - BDC
• Institute of Human Centered Engineering - iHumEn
• Sports Innovation & Technology Centre - SITC
• Medical Device & Technology Centre - MEDITEC
• IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Centre - CARDIO
• UTM-IRDA Media & Game Innovation Centre of Excellence - MaGICX
• Institute for Smart Infrastructure & Innovative Construction - ISIIC
• Center for Real Estate Studies - CRES
• UTM Construction Research Centre - CRC
• Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World - KALAM
• Centre for Forensic Engineering - FEC
• Tropical Geoengineering Centre - GEOTROPIK

Centre of Excellence (COE)

The university has several Centre of Excellence (COE), including:

• Institute of High Voltage & High Current - IVAT
• UTM-MPRC Institue for Oil & Gas - IFOG
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics - CAIRO
• Centre for Engineering Education - CEE
• Centre for Advanced Composite Materials - CACM
• Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocessing - ICA
• Institute of Bioproduct Development - IBD

Service Entity

The university has several service entities, including:

• Research Management Centre - RMC
• Penerbit UTM Press
• Centre for Community & Industry Network - CCIN
• Innovation & Commercialisation Centre - ICC
• University Laboratory Management Centre - PPMU
• Institut Sultan Iskandar - UTM-ISI