Research doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy (Hospitality and Tourism)
UCSI University · Kuala Lumpur Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Research checked 19 October 2026
- Official award
- Doctor of Philosophy (Hospitality and Tourism)
- Delivery
- On-campusFull-time or Part-time
- Duration
- Full Time (3 – 5 years) | Part Time (4 years – 8 years)
- Awarded by
- UCSI University
Where you study, who teaches, who awards
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- Where you study
- Kuala Lumpur Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo.1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Who teaches
- UCSI University
- Who awards the degree
- UCSI UniversitySource
- Arrangement
- Awarding arrangement not statedThe official pages do not say who confers the degree.
About this program
Research doctorate completed by a single thesis, developing critical enquiry and research skills in hospitality and tourism.
- Level
- Research doctorate
- Subject
- Hospitality & tourism
- Doctoral classification
- Dedicated hospitality doctorate
- Research areas
- Hospitality and tourism
Study structure
- Delivery
- On-campusTaught at the listed campus.
- Physical attendance
- Attendance requirement not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time and Part-timeFull-time and part-time are shown only when the institution states them.
- Duration
- Full Time (3 – 5 years) | Part Time (4 years – 8 years)
- Teaching languages
- English
- English pathway
- English pathway not stated
- Intakes
- January · Kuala Lumpur Campus
- May · Kuala Lumpur Campus
- September · Kuala Lumpur Campus
- Dissertation or research
- One thesis; Research Methods (compulsory audit) in Year 1.
- Internship or placement
- Internship requirement not statedA placement requirement is not a promise of placement, employment or a visa.
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Admissions
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- Entry qualification
- A master's degree in the field or related fields, or equivalent; or a bachelor's with first-class (CGPA 3.67) in the field plus internal assessment.
- Language requirements
- International students: IELTS Academic 6.0, MUET Band 4 or ELS CIEP 109 or equivalent.
- Intakes
- January
- May
- September
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Fees and financial assistance
Domestic students · MYR · not stated on page
| Item | Amount | Applies to | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate total fees, local students (without bridging course)Tuition · compulsoryIncludes: Estimate printed as 'Approximate Total Fees'. | MYR 57,562whole program, not stated on page | Domestic students | 19 October 2026SourceSource could not be re-checked automatically. |
Whole-program tuition (published): MYR 57,562
- Whole-program tuition as published for not stated on page.
International students · MYR · not stated on page
| Item | Amount | Applies to | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate total fees, international students (without bridging course)Tuition · compulsoryIncludes: Estimate printed as 'Approximate Total Fees'. | MYR 100,741whole program, not stated on page | International students | 19 October 2026SourceSource could not be re-checked automatically. |
Whole-program tuition (published): MYR 100,741
- Whole-program tuition as published for not stated on page.
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Recognition
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UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur Campus
Stated by the institutionMalaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)Program accreditation
Reference: MQA/PA15587
Scope: Doctor of Philosophy (Hospitality and Tourism), Kuala Lumpur. Programme listed with an MQA accreditation code on UCSI's own programme page; the MQA register (MQR) could not be queried.
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Sources and verification
Sources and how this was checked
Last checked 19 October 2026. Each fact carries a source and a quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.
Sources (checked 19 October 2026)