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PhD of Computing and Innovation

University of Wollongong Malaysia

  • Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Wollongong Malaysia campus

About the program

A research doctorate in computing and innovation with a thesis of up to 90,000 words.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge related to Computing and Innovation. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Research doctorate (3-5 years full-time): research proposal
  • proposal defence before a panel
  • thesis of typically up to 90
  • 000 words and viva voce.

Career outcomes

  • Academician
  • researcher
  • technology-firm leadership
  • government management
  • industrial researcher
  • technology developer
  • startup founder

Curriculum

  • Research doctorate (3-5 years full-time): research proposal
  • proposal defence before a panel
  • thesis of typically up to 90
  • 000 words and viva voce. Areas include machine learning
  • deep learning and AI
  • data science
  • cyber security
  • computer vision
  • IoT and software engineering.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Or a master in a non-related field with relevant experience or prerequisite courses. English: IELTS 6.0.

Accepted academic background

Master degree in related field (or non-related field with relevant experience / prerequisite courses)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Health Declaration Form
  • Passport Photograph

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for this program. Create an applicant account on the official university website. Select the program and intended intake. Complete the online application and upload identity and qualification documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the required registration and visa-processing charges. Accept the offer and follow the student pass application process.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM24,133 MYR
Application fee_
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusUtropolis Glenmarie
Faculty or schoolComputing & Creative Media
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteUOW Malaysia advertises a Graduate Research Scholarship offering up to 100% tuition-fee waiver for eligible full-time postgraduate research students with minimum bachelor GPA 3.00, departmental recommendation, research progress and publication obligations. Its 2026 programme guide describes research awards for eligible local students; international eligibility is not independently confirmed and must be checked before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.