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PhD of Computing

Sunway University

  • Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A one-year research master's in Computing completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computing in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in programming
  • Algorithms and computational problem-solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Application Developer

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Computing guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent
  • Master's degree in the relevant field with CGPA 3.00
  • or other qualifications on case-by-case basis
  • interview

Accepted academic background

Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application Form
  • Health Declaration Form
  • Passport Photographs
  • Passport Copy (All Pages)
  • Certified Academic Qualifications
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)

How to apply

  1. Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
  2. health declaration
  3. photographs
  4. passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
  5. complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$7,833, $5,182 USD
Application feeRM742 MYR
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunway University, Bandar Sunway
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering and Technology
DepartmentComputing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    6 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    April 2027

    Apply by

    4 Feb 2027

    83 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jul 2027

    234 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.