Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting October 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Disciplines
- Language Studies
- Linguistics
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training Languages and Linguistics degree.
The pinnacle of academic achievement at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.
Features
- Evaluated by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situations.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Corpus Linguistics
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- Genre Analysis
- Historical Linguistics
- Language Learning and Assessment
- Language Acquisition
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.7
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
General requirements
- A master’s degree from a recognized university. Those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.
- At least a band 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (ACADEMIC); or
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 24,329 AUD / year ≈ 70,000 MYR / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 11,469 AUD / year ≈ 33,000 MYR / year
Living costs
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 768–1,326 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Languages and Linguistics.
- Yayasan KLK Scholarship — Universiti Malaya — Grant 20000 MYR — Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
- Malaysia International Scholarship — Malaysian Government — Grant 1500 MYR — Deadline: 03 Dec 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027