MalaysiaPhDRolling admissions (open all year)Check Scholarship LinkUniversiti Teknologi PETRONAS Graduate Assistantship (PhD)
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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) offers Graduate Assistantships (GA) to PhD-by-research students working with a UTP supervisor. The GA covers tuition and research methodology fees and pays a monthly allowance of RM3,000 (from January 2026); students still pay an annual resources fee and the viva fee. Applicants typically need a CGPA of 3.25 and IELTS 5.0 (engineering) or 6.0, and must secure a supervisor's approval before applying. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; check eligibility for international applicants with UTP.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsTuition covered
Tuition and research methodology fees are covered; the annual resources fee and viva fee are paid by the student.
RM3,000 monthly allowance
Monthly allowance from January 2026, in return for assistantship duties.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
2 CriteriaRequired Documents
2 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: Tuition covered, RM3,000 monthly allowance.
Eligible levels: PhD.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Supervisor's approval, PhD application with transcripts and English result.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Students/Financial-Aid.aspx. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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