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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
- Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
- health declaration
- photographs
- 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
- complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,833, $5,182 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM742 MYR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunway University, Bandar Sunway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Computing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-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
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
4 Feb 2027
83 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Jul 2027
234 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 4 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $7,833, $5,182 USD per year. The application fee is RM742 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM24,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, IELTS Academic 6.

