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PhD of Computing and Innovation
University of Wollongong Malaysia
- Shah Alam, Malaysia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
- 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 year | RM24,133 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Utropolis Glenmarie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Computing & Creative Media |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | UOW 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.
Tuition is RM24,133 MYR per year. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is $5,000 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 169.

