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PhD (Mathematics) - School of Mathematical Sciences


OVERVIEW

The programme is to produce experts in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics who are able to undertake research and development activities in addition to teaching of Computational and Applied Mathematics at the postgraduate level.

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Pure Mathematics

  • Algebra
  • Complex Analysis
  • Groups and Moufang Loops
  • Finite Groups Representation Theory
  • Geometric Function Theory
  • Coding Theory
  • Analysis
  • Number Theory

2. Applied Mathematics

  • Numerical Analysis
  • Parallel Numerical Algorithms
  • Cryptography
  • Functional Differential Equations
  • Convergence and Learning Algorithms of Neural Network
  • Differential Equations
  • Neural Networks
  • Numerical Linear Algebra
  • Optimazations

3. Operation Research

  • Inventory Control
  • Network Flow
  • Multiple Criteria Decision Making
  • Maintenance Modelling
  • Linear Programming
  • Production Management
  • Decision Analysis
  • Data Envelopment Analysis

4. Computer Aided Geometric Design

  • Computer Aided Geometric Design
  • Optimization
  • Computer Graphics

5. Mathematical Modelling

  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Environmental Evaluation Modelling
  • Environmental System Modelling
  • Adaptive Digital Signal Processing
  • Phase-field Modelling
  • Computational Intelligence

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Mathematical Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

  • A Master's degree in research mode; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Not Applicable
DURATION

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

FEES
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00 (PhD) 
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00 (PhD) 
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 330.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3350.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 330.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2775.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fees : 225.00
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,800.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 225.00
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,530.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

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