UMAM offers five Ph.D. by Research programs:

1. Business and Management

2. Education

3. Information Technology

4. Social Science

5. Islamic Studies

The standard duration is 3 years (6 semesters):

1. Year 1 → compulsory courses & thesis proposal.

2. Year 2–3 → research, Scopus-indexed publications, dissertation writing.

3. Final stage → dissertation defense (Viva Voce).

1. Academic: A Master’s degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent from an accredited university (MQA/BAN-PT/LAM-PT).

2. English: MUET Band 3 or CEFR Level B2 (equivalent to IELTS/TOEFL).

1. Malaysian Students: MYR 3,625 per semester (~ MYR 21,750 for 3 years).

2. International Students: MYR 5,125 per semester (~ MYR 30,750 for 3 years).

3. Additional costs: visa, insurance, medical check-up, graduation fee.

Yes, several scholarships are available:

1. Muhammadiyah Lecturers & Cadres → full tuition coverage (6 semesters).

2. Palestine Scholarship → for Palestinian citizens.

3. International Scholarship → open to all countries except Malaysia & Indonesia.

1. Research Workstations: 24-hour access, high-speed internet, facilities for students with disabilities.

2. Student Dormitory: starting from MYR 250/month (shared room) or MYR 500/month (single room).

3. E-Learning & E-Log Book: online monitoring of research progress.

4. Student Activities: associations, volunteering, ambassador program, sports, cultural events.

1. Submit online application via UMAM portal.

2. Reviewed by academic & faculty committees.

3. If accepted → receive Letter of Acceptance (LoA).

4. Apply for student visa (for international students).

5. Re-register at UMAM according to schedule.

Perlis is known as “Asia’s Best Kept Secret” – safe, peaceful, and affordable, with living costs of MYR 1,000–1,500/month. Famous for local cuisine (Laksa Perlis, Pulut Mangga, seafood in Kuala Perlis) and natural attractions (Gua Kelam, Timah Tasoh Lake, Wang Kelian Park).

1. Focused on Ph.D. by Research only.

2. Affordable tuition and living costs.

3. Islamic, moderate, and multicultural environment.

4. International collaboration (joint supervision, Scopus publications, global networking).

5. Special scholarships for Muhammadiyah lecturers and international students.