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PhD of Philosophy in Information Technology

City University Malaysia

  • Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Master of Philosophy (Information Technology) at Monash University Malaysia is a 2-year programme in the School of Information Technology focused on a 100% research degree with a thesis of up to 50, 000 words.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Evaluate advanced concepts in Philosophy in Information Technology
  • Integrate algorithms
  • Software development
  • Computational methods and systems design
  • And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Technology Consultant

Curriculum

  • Illustrative study areas: algorithms
  • Software development
  • Computational methods and systems design.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 or MUET Band 4 (some programmes 5.0).

Accepted academic background

Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent, Exceptional Bachelor graduates (first class or CGPA 3.67) only for direct entry by research

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal If Applicable
  • Academic References

How to apply

  1. Review doctoral eligibility and identify a relevant research area. Contact a potential supervisor if requested by the university. Prepare transcripts
  2. a research proposal
  3. references where required. Submit the official application and required supporting documents. Await the admissions and research approval decision.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM18,000 MYR
Application feeRM250 MYR
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusPetaling Jaya Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Information Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    17 days left
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    260 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.