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.
- Programmes
- 6
- Campuses
- 6
- Median total
- RM 30,660
- Lowest total
- RM 22,500
Tuition the universities list, from the 5 programmes priced as a ringgit total. Fees given per year, per semester or in US dollars are shown on each programme as given, not averaged.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (Research)Multimedia University · PhDRM 22,500Total, minimum 3 years
- PhD in Information and Communication Technology / Business ManagementUniversiti Tenaga Nasional · PhDRM 29,925Programme fee
- PhD in Science in ICT / Tafsir / Ulum Al HadithAl-Madinah International University · PhDRM 30,660Programme fee
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information TechnologyInfrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · PhDRM 36,240Programme fee
- PhD (Management, Information Systems, IT Entrepreneurship) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 48,600Programme fee
- PhD (Computer Science / ICT) (By Research)Management & Science University · PhDUSD 14,128Programme fee · in US dollars
6 partner campuses teach computing & it at phd level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
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.
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 5 of these 6 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 22,500 to RM 48,600, with a median of RM 30,660. The others are priced per year, per semester or in US dollars, and each shows its fee as the university gives it. These are the universities' 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 on this page 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.