Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting July 2027 — Apply anytime.
International: Email the University before applying. All application document are to be submitted to International Office at least 8 week before the intake date.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Disciplines
Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Environmental Management
Overview
The Sustainable Development programme from the Sunway University research topics will cover a wide range of complex issues and theories related to sustainable development, from the science of climate change and ecosystems to sustainable economics, social progress, management, public policies, environmental practices and governance.
Key facts:
Students can select any of the key dimensions of sustainable development and undertake in-depth research to develop insights, theories and practical solutions to help advance the sustainability agenda.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Economics and sustainable development
- Finance and sustainable development
- International economics, finance and investments
- Social progress and social inclusion
- Sustainable infrastructure, transportation and mobility
- Urban sustainability
- Land-use system
- Corporate strategies and operations
- Social entrepreneurship
- Public policy and sustainable development
- Trade and sustainable development
- Solid and hazardous waste management
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: 80 (total score of 4 subjects: writing, listening, speaking, and reading; each subject has a range of 0 - 30)
PTE Academic: 50 (total score ranges between 10 and 90)
IELTS: 6 (combined average score of 4 subjects: writing, listening, speaking, and reading)
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master’s Degree in a related field as accepted by the University Senate; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree as accepted by the University Senate.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 21,699 AUD / year (≈ 15,547 USD / year)
- Domestic: 20,574 AUD / year (≈ 14,741 USD / year)
Additional Details
RM60,100 for Malaysian students
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Development.