Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 36 months (3 – 6 years)
- Part-time — 48 months (4 – 8 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Apply before Nov 2026, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
Applicants are advised to submit their application at least 8 weeks (2 months) prior to the commencement date.
Language
English
- TOEFL® iBT — 88. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- IELTS — 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Disciplines
- Hospitality Management
- Tourism & Leisure
Overview
As a PhD candidate, you will have the opportunity to delve deep into your area of interest, conducting rigorous research and contributing new insights, ideas, and theories to the field. Our programme is built on the principles of intellectual curiosity, critical analysis, and originality, empowering you to make a significant impact in the realm of Hospitality and Tourism. Due to the programme's reputation for producing influential researchers and its strategic partnerships with leading institutions, early application is highly encouraged to secure your place in a cohort of future innovators, committed to driving positive change.
Career:
When you've successfully completed this Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality & Tourism programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:
- Managers (hotel, airlines, resorts, F&B, spa and wellness centres)
- Academia
- Civil servant
- Organisers & Planners (concerts, festivals, MICE, weddings)
Programme Structure
Key research areas:
- Research Method for Social Science (Core Module)
- Qualitative Research Methods / Quantitative Research Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT — 88. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- IELTS — 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
- Masters in the field or related fields; OR
- Passed Bachelor's degree with min. CGPA 3.67 and registered as a Masters candidate and passed related qualifying assessment
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 8,144 AUD / year ≈ 5,773 USD / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 5,934 AUD / year ≈ 4,206 USD / year
Additional Details
- MYR 51,560 (Local, Normal Mode, Full Time)
- MYR 51,560 (Local, Normal Mode, Part Time)
- MYR 34,640 (Local, Prior Publication Mode, Full Time)
- USD 17,320 (International, Normal Mode, Full Time)
- USD 12,668 (International, Prior Publication Mode, Full Time)
Funding — Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Hospitality and Tourism.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Malaysia International Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 MYR — Deadline: 03 Dec 2027 — Malaysian Government
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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