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# 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** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [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 Inform​ation 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 En​gineering

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: