Tuition Fees
Total programme feeRM 71,150
Quick Facts
LevelPhD
Duration3 years
IntakeJanuary / July
English RequirementIELTS 6.0
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Tuition for each year of the programme
- Year 1RM 16,600
- Year 2RM 16,600
- Year 3RM 16,600
Other fees
- Deposit (refundable)one-timeRM 1,000
- Enrolment fee (non-refundable)one-timeRM 700
- Visa and insuranceone-timeRM 3,300
- International administrative fee (yearly)per yearRM 2,250
- Student resource fee (yearly)per yearRM 3,200
Total programme feeRM 71,150
Indicative fees in Malaysian ringgit. The final amount is confirmed in your offer letter. Fees exclude 6% SST where it applies.
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent in hospitality, tourism, or related fields as accepted by the University’s Senate. For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment. English requirement: IELTS 6.0.
IELTS 6.0
Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism is a PhD programme at Sunway University, lasting 3 years. Classes are taught in English.
Subjects you will study
- All PhD students will enroll in the ‘Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism’ subject, which advances students’ understanding in and application of developing, conducting, and disseminating their own research.
- PhD candidates will be empowered to complete an in-depth study on a particular research topic in the form of a thesis, substantiated by a series of academic milestones including a proposal defense and a viva voce, where
- Additional required academic activities are regular consultations with the supervisory team, regular progress reports, participation in research seminars, the completion of a research ethics workshop and training program
- We have a team of dedicated Supervisors with expertise in areas of research including (but not limited to):
- Hospitality and service management
- Food, health, and well-being
- Sustainability in tourism and the service industries
- Events and destination management
- Mobilities
- Language of instruction
- English