Universities in Malaysia with Doctoral Degree (PhD) courses in Architecture

UCSI University is a leading private university in Malaysia, ranked #14 in the QS Asian University Rankings (Southeast Asia) 2024 and among the top 300 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024. UCSI stands out for its strong academic reputation.  Founded in 1986 and achieving full university status in 2008, UCSI University has grown into a leading private university, offering industry-driven programs and preparing students for the modern world. UCSI University is recognized globally...

Sunway University is a top private, not-for-profit institution, ranked among the top 2% of universities in Asia and rated 5-stars by QS. It has also earned a 5-Star rating in the SETARA 2017 assessment and holds Premier Digital Technology University status, awarded by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation. Sunway University is ranked #539 in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and falls within the 401–500 range in the same year’s rankings. Recognized as one of the top private...

Established in 1984, City University Malaysia is one of prominent low-cost private universities in Malaysia. It is known for its commitment to providing quality and afforadable education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including business, engineering, technology, health sciences, and social sciences.  In global rankings, it is listed among the top 20,000 universities worldwide. Additionally, it received a "COMPETITIVE"...

Taylor's University is currently ranked #251 in the QS World University Rankings for 2025, reflecting its position among the top 1% of elite universities globally. Since its inception in 1969, Taylor’s has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of diverse study options, relevant curriculum and teaching methods, ongoing partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, up-to- date facilities and well-equipped campuses. Taylor’s University...

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was officially launched on 13 August 2002 as a not-for-profit private university providing affordable quality education. It is established under the UTAR Education Foundation and registered under the Malaysian Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is ranked #801-850 in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and #1281 in the Best Global Universities ranking. Guided by its vision to be a global university of...

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) is the first infrastructure university in Malaysia, focusing on integrating both hard and soft aspects of infrastructure. IUKL is one of the top-ranked universities in Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating in the Teaching and Facilities category according to the 2020 QS Rating System and is recognized as the only Infrastructure University in Malaysia. For over 20 years, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) has been educating scholars in...

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was established in 1970, this university was born from the aim of keeping the Malay language as the national language of the knowledge. UKM has made a huge grown over the years and now they have 13 faculties, 13 research institutes and two commercial entities. As a Malaysian university it is the only university that has been listed in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World’s ‘Top 50 Under 50’ 2013 and ranked at the 19th place.    UKM is a university that...

With its strong presence reaching to 3 continents of the world, Limkokwing University established itself as an international University that accommodates quality learning experience to more than 30,000 students. These students come from all walk of life from over 150 countries in one of its 12 campuses in countries such as United Kingdom, Swaziland, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, China, and many more. This institution is widely renowned for its established approach to delivering education by...

IIUM is a unique university in Malaysia or on a broader plane of the world because of its inception English is used both as its medium of instruction and the language of its administration. Moreover, it also blends harmoniously modern and professional disciplines with traditional values and moral virtues. IIUM students are originated from more than 100 nations representing nearly all regions globally.  IIUM scours the entire world to recruit accomplished scholars for its academic faculties...

ALFA International College is well recognised as being an outstanding college in Malaysia. Its courses in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design and Multimedia Design are well known. While it stays true to its image as a design academy, ALFA has expanded its diploma courses offering to include Early Childhood Education in 2010. The programmes offered at ALFA are intentionally recognised and ALFA has successfully prepared its graduates to pursue their career goals and complete...