Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3 years minimum, 5 years maximum)
- Part-time: 48 months (4 years min, 7 years max)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 – Apply anytime.
- Starting May 2027 – Apply anytime.
All application documents and initial payment are to be submitted to International Office at least eight (8) weeks before the intake date(s).
Language
English
IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Disciplines
Education
Overview
The Education course from Sunway University flexible, mixed-mode doctoral programme equips professionals with research expertise, strategic leadership skills, and practical solutions to solve real-world education challenges and influence policy at institutional, national, and global levels.
Career opportunities:
- Academician / Lecturer
- School principal
- Head Faculty
- School Director
- Corporate Trainer
- Year Level Coordinator
- Student Engagement Lead
- Student Experience Lead
- Education Manager
- Head of Department
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Academic Writing
- Curriculum Design and Innovation
- Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Educational Research Methodology
- Teaching and Learning in Digital Age Environment
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Education (Level 7, MQF) as accepted by the HEP’s Senate; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
- A Master’s Degree in a non-education field, with the requirement to complete a prerequisite course
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 21,192 AUD / year – Non-residents (≈ 15,309 USD / year)
- Domestic: 20,060 AUD / year – Citizens or residents (≈ 14,491 USD / year)
National tuition: RM59,080 for Malaysian students.
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD’s scholarship opportunities for Education.