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PhD in Technology (ODL)
About
The PhD in Technology offers an in-depth academic experience at the forefront of technological innovation and research. Students explore various technological fields, including computer science, information technology, and engineering, through rigorous coursework and independent research. They develop advanced expertise in their chosen specialization, enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates to become leaders who drive technological advancements and make significant contributions to industry, academia, and society. This program being ODL means it is fully online and available in both full time (3 years) and part time (4 years) formats giving students and working professionals the flexibility and convenience in learning.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 8,612 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 8,612 |
Subjects
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Information Tech (IT)
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Philosophy
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 8,612 | $ 8,612 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 8,612 | $ 8,612 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 2,871 | $ 2,871 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 111 |
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Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 111 |
| Enrollment Fees | $ 178 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
$ 928 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
$ 1,118 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 111 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 111 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | $ 223 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
| MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT | |
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• A Masters degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate • Other qualifications equivalent to a Masters degree that are accepted by the APU Senate |
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Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
| MINIMUM ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 6.0 |
Curriculum
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Specialist Doctoral Topics For Supervision
- Database Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Green Computing
- Computing & Society
- Medical Image Processing
- Neural Networks
- Data Compression
- User Interfaces
- Human Computer Interaction
- Content-based Retrieval
- Malware Analysis and Detection
- Cyber Security
- Computer Forensics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm and Distributed Computing
- Digital Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Data Mining
- Neural Networks
- Robotics
- Healthcare Systems
- Technological Innovation and Change
- Information Systems Adoption
- Image Processing
- Graph Theory/ Combinatorics
- Computational Analysis
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Natural Language Processing