Management and Science University (MSU), a globally recognised and ranked Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) institution, is dedicated to developing holistic human capital. With a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, MSU champions equality by providing opportunities that empower individuals through education and beyond. Through global recognition and continuous academic excellence, MSU remains committed to Transforming Lives, Enriching Future.
MSU continues to rank among the world’s best universities, securing a QS Top 100 position among the world’s top young universities, alongside rankings in the QS World University Rankings 2025, QS Asia Rankings 2025, Times Higher Education University Rankings, and The Impact Rankings 2024. The university is also globally recognized in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, including Top 29 in Hospitality and Leisure Management, Top 51-100 in Arts and Humanities, Top 301-350 in Business and Management Studies, Top 501-550 in Social Sciences and Management, and Top 601-650 in Computer Science and Information Technology.
MSU is recognised by over 150 partner universities worldwide, spanning the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Turkey, Portugal, New Zealand, Japan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Southeast Asia. The university’s award-winning academic programmes meet the stringent standards of local and international accrediting bodies. MSU’s accreditors include the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the United Kingdom’s Accreditation Services for International Schools, Japan’s Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow (ABEST21), the Netherlands’ Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (ACEEU), the United Kingdom’s Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), and Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission (UGC).
MSU has also been awarded the Platinum 5 Crowns by the United Kingdom’s Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ASIC) and has received a QS 5-Star rating across multiple key metrics, including Teaching, Graduate Employability, Academic Development, Internationalisation, Hospitality and Leisure Management, Online Learning, and Social Responsibility.
THE MSU PhD PROGRAMMES
The PhD programme at MSU is highly competitive and designed to bridge knowledge gaps through practical-oriented and outcome-based education. Recognised for its academic excellence, the programme is entirely research-based, with the doctorate awarded upon completing compulsory modules, publications, coursework, and presentations at MSU Malaysia.
PhD candidates must demonstrate independent research capabilities and possess a recognised Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, approved by the MSU Senate, to gain admission into this prestigious programme.
MSU offers the following PhD programmes:
= Management / Business
= Computer Science
= Health Care Management
= Education
= Accounting / Finance
= Information & Communication Technology
= Food Service Technology
= Biomedicine
= Applied Science
= Health Sciences
= Engineering
WHY PURSUE A PHD AT MSU?
MSUMalaysia is committed to creating better opportunities for Sri Lankan students by providing world-class education that meets international standards. The research-based PhD programme at MSU is designed to equip candidates with advanced knowledge and expertise, incorporating defence presentations, thesis work, work completion seminars, and viva voce under the supervision of MSU Malaysia.
With an employability rate of 97.5%, as recorded in the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) tracer study, MSU ensures its graduates secure successful career opportunities within six months of graduation.
All MSU programmes are industry-driven, designed to meet market demands and integrate real-world applications alongside academic excellence. The university takes an extra step in preparing students by equipping them with essential soft skills and professional competencies, ensuring they graduate as balanced, holistic, and well-rounded individuals.
Through its diverse offerings—from Diploma and Degree programmes to MBA, Master’s, and PhD qualifications—MSU plays a key role in positioning Sri Lanka as a central educational hub in the South Asian region, contributing to advancing higher education through a broad spectrum of academic pathways.
For more information about the MSU PhD programme and other academic offerings, including details on the next PhD intake in March 2025, please get in touch with MSU through our local representative, MSI Colombo, via email at [email protected] or by telephone at 011 257 6900 / 011 257 6700.
You may also reach us through our hotline at 077 0777 880, visit us at No. 300, Galle Road, Colombo 03, or log on to www.msu.edu.my for more details.
