Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (By Research)

Program overview

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (By Research) is a doctoral degree program in social sciences and humanities at Lincoln University College, a private institution in Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia, founded in 2002.

First-year tuition is listed at 12,667 MYR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Mar 2027.

Applications to Lincoln University College typically receive a decision in 2 days and 19 hours, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 27,667 MYR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Malaysia

Our directory lists 49 doctoral degree programs in social sciences and humanities at 5 schools in Malaysia. Their median first-year tuition is 12,667 MYR, and the middle half cost between 12,047 MYR and 16,435 MYR.

At 12,667 MYR, Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (By Research) costs about the same as the median, in the middle of the range.

• All social sciences and humanities courses in Malaysia

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If budget matters, these doctoral degree programs in social sciences and humanities have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Malaysia.

Plan for the Mar 2027 intake

Working back from a Mar 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer.

Entry requirements and documents

Lincoln University College sets the exact entry requirements for Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (By Research). For a doctoral degree, applicants usually need the following.

English test requirements are set by the school. IELTS Academic, TOEFL and PTE Academic are the most widely accepted.

• A master's degree (some schools accept an outstanding bachelor's degree).
• A research proposal and the name of a possible supervisor.
• Academic references and a CV with any publications.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (By Research) and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (By Research)?

First-year tuition is listed at 12,667 MYR. Living costs are extra; Lincoln University College estimates 15,000 MYR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Mar 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (By Research) a degree?

It is listed as a doctoral degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Lincoln University College, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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