# PhD Programmes
**Source**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD.aspx
**Parent**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Postgraduate.aspx
**Courses Offered**
| **Course** | **Code** | MQA | **Full Time/ Part Time** | **Intake** |
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| [PhD in Chemical Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Chemical-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0018)12/29 | A8418 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Petroleum Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Petroleum-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0017)12/29 | A8317 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Petroleum Geoscience](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Petroleum-Geoscience.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0020)12/27 | A8319 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Civil Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Civil-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/526/8/0019)12/29 | A8421 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Mechanical Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Mechanical-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/521/8/0040)12/29 | A8419 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Electrical-and-Electronic-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/523/8/0036)12/29 | A8420 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Information Technology](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Information-Technology.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/482/8/0174)02/30 | A8422 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Information Systems](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Information-Systems.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R/0611/8/0015)03/28 | MQA/SWA9117 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Management](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Management.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R2/345/8/0243)09/29 | MQA/FA2161 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [PhD in Applied Science](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Applied-Science.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R2/545/8/0015)07/29 | MQA/FA2065 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Doctor of Philosophy](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD/PhD-in-Social-Science-%26-Humanities-.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R2/0200/8/0002)03/28 | MQA/SWA2160 | Yes | January, May and September |
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**Important Dates and Semester of Intakes**
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[For Local Applicants](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)
[For International Applicants](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)
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**Duration of Programmes**
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**Programme**
**Full Time**
**Part Time**
****Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Management
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Geoscience
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
Doctor of Philosophy
36 - 96 months
48 - 120 months
**Note : Duration of Programmes is applicable for January 2021 Intake and onwards.**\
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**UTP's Vision**
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At the forefront of technology education and research enabling a better future.
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**UTP's Mission**
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- We are a higher education institution committed to providing lifelong learning, helping learners achieve their ambitions and contribute to their communities
- We lead through innovation by pushing the boundaries of technology and harnessing interdisciplinary potential to address real-world challenges.
- We develop breakthrough solutions in collaboration with our stakeholders in the broader ecosystem to transform industries and societies, shaping a better future.
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**Research Areas**
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**Mechanical**
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- Mechanical Systems Design
- Vehicle Design
- Advanced Engine Development
- Advanced Materials and Processing
- Manufacturing System Optimization
- Energy Systems
- Corrosion and Reliability
**Electrical & Electronics**
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- Power Systems and Renewable Energy
- Power Electronics and Electrical Drives
- Electronics and Embedded Systems
- Telecommunications and Signal Processing
- Instrumentation and Control
- Robotics and automation
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**Civil**
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- Structural Engineering
- Off-shore Structures
- Highway & Transportation Design
- Environmental Engineering and Management
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Construction and Project Management
- Waste Water Engineering
**Chemical**
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- Ionic Liquid
- Bio-Fuel
- Environment
- Separation
- Material Development
- Advanced Process Control
- Process System
- Process Safety
- Catalysis
- Reactor Technology
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**Computer and Information Sciences**
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- Advanced Database and E-Commerce
- Knowledge Management
- Software Engineering
- Multimedia
- Data Comm. & Networking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Network and Communication System
- Enterprise Resource Information System
- High Performance Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Green Computing
**Petroleum Engineering**
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- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Oil Field Chemical
- Flow Assurance
- Drilling Optimization
- Drilling Fluid and Completion
- Cementing Technology
- Deep Reservoir (High Pressure High Temperature)
- Unconventional Hydrocarbon
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**Petroleum Geoscience**
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- Rock Physics
- Advanced Seismic Technology
- Non-Seismic Methods
- Integrated Basin Analysis
- Reservoir Characterization, Modeling & Simulation
- Carbonate Reservoir Characterization
- Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy
**Applied Science**
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- Mathematics\
- Statistics\
- Ionic Liquid
- Bio-Fuel
- Environment
- Separation
- Material Development
- Advanced Process Control
- Process System Engineering
- Process Safety
- Catalysis
- Reactor Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Renewable Energy Systems (Solar Energy and Wind Energy )
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**Management**
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- Marketing & International Business
- Consumer Behaviour
- Product Management
- Branding
- Advertising and Promotion
- Multinational Business
- International Culture
- Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Small & Medium Enterprise
- Family Business
- Strategic Management, Ethics & Corporate Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Ethics
**Management**
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- Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Recruitment
- Selection
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Change Management
- Team & Group Dynamics
- Organizational Commitment
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Accounting & Finance
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Financial Audit
- Risk Management
- Personal Financial Management
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*For potential supervisor, please click
[here.](https://www.utp.edu.my/directories/Pages/academic_old.aspx)*
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**Research Institutes**
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Primarily focused on serving the Oil & Gas industry, Research Institutes conducts specific research programmes to support PETRONAS's core business and the nation's development. There are 3 Research Institutes across niche disciplines for the benefit of the industry and the nation as a whole: