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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PhD / Doctorate Business ⏱ 3 years 🗓 Intakes: Feb–Mar & Sep–Oct QS 158 (QS 2027)

What you pay before you fly ✈

The complete, honest breakdown for a Bangladeshi student joining Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at UTM — these three steps happen in order:

University application

RM 450

Application fee paid to UTM with your documents.

EMGS student visa

RM 2,408

Student pass processing after your offer letter is issued.

Registration + 1st semester

RM 20,005

First semester tuition RM 20,005.

EMGS: Johor campus RM 2,408 / Kuala Lumpur campus RM 2,478. Application fee RM 450 payable to UTM when applying
TOTAL BEFORE YOU FLY
1 · Application feeRM 450
2 · EMGS student visaRM 2,408
First semester tuitionRM 20,005
Before-fly totalRM 22,863
≈ 617,301 BDT at RM 1 = 27 Tk (guide rate)

After arrival — semester installments

Remaining tuitionRM 40,149

Paid semester by semester directly to UTM across the rest of your 3 years — typically around RM 20,005 per semester. No lump sums, no agent markup: your tuition goes to the university.

FAQ

How much does Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) cost at UTM?

Total tuition for Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is RM 60,154 for the full 3 years programme. The first semester is RM 20,005.

How much money do I need before flying to Malaysia for this course?

Before you fly you pay the application fee (RM 450), the EMGS visa fee (RM 2,408), registration/deposits and the first semester (RM 20,005). Total before-fly ≈ RM 22,863 — roughly 617,301 BDT.

Can I pay the tuition in installments?

Yes. After the before-fly payment, the remaining tuition of RM 40,149 is paid semester by semester directly to the university — typically around RM 20,005 per semester.

When are the intakes and how do I apply from Bangladesh?

Intakes: Feb–Mar & Sep–Oct. Apply free through Scholar's Aid — click Apply Now, fill your details, and email your passport, academic documents and photo. We handle the offer letter and EMGS visa from Dhaka.

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