Study PhDs in Computing and Information Technology
in Malaysia.
Computer science, software engineering, cyber security, data science, networking and multimedia — the fastest-growing intake among international students in Malaysia.
6 programmes across 6 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 6
- Campuses
- 6
- Award level
- PhD
- Tuition range
- RM 14,128 – RM 225,003
- Median tuition
- RM 36,240
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers.
Every partner campus teaching computing & it at phd level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Al-Madinah International University
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Kajang, Selangor · Private
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private · QS #771–780
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Kajang, Selangor · Private · QS #518
What you would need.
- Academic
- A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
PhD (Computer Science / ICT) (By Research)
Management & Science University · PhD · Computing & IT
PhD in Information and Communication Technology / Business Management
Universiti Tenaga Nasional · PhD · Computing & IT
PhD in Science in ICT / Tafsir / Ulum Al Hadith
Al-Madinah International University · PhD · Computing & IT
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · PhD · Computing & IT
PhD (Management, Information Systems, IT Entrepreneurship) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Computing & IT
Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (Research)
Multimedia University · PhD · Computing & IT
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study computing & it in Malaysia?
Across the 6 of these 6 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 14,128 to RM 225,003, with a median of RM 36,240. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach computing & it?
6 of our partner institutions do, including Al-Madinah International University, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Management & Science University, Multimedia University. Each is listed below with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.