PhD (Electrical and  Electronic Engineering) - School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by research mode, which is specifically designed to produce professional engineers and experts who are able to conduct systematic research and able to blend theoretical and practical aspects of learning according to the relevant needs of the industrial public sectors and nations.  

Research Thrust Areas:

Communications

• RF system and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Wireless & mobile systems
• Antenna & propagation
• Microwave & satellite systems

Computer Engineering

• Imaging
• Digital signal processing
• Distributed computing
• Software engineering

Control & Automation

• Robotics
• Sensors &  Instrumentation
• Computational intelligence
• Industrial automation control

Microelectronics

• Advanced digital systems
• Integrated circuit design
• Device modelling & characterization
• Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
• Analogue and digital IC design

Power Systems & Electrical Machines

• Power electronics & devices
• Power system & energy conversion
• Electrical machine & drives
• Power quality management

Requirements of graduation:           

(i) Complete PhD thesis

(ii) Pass viva-voce

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
https://ee.eng.usm.my/ 

I.     Master degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode)

A) CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 with; or

• Research experience – 2 years; or
• Professional experience in related field – 2 years; or
• Two (2) academic publications in the field; or
• Grade B+ for major/elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for Coursework Mode or P for Mixed Mode dissertation/project; 

 II.    Master degree (Research Mode)

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change