Master of Computing (By Research)

(R3/0611/7/0024) 05/27 (A8190)

The Master of Computing programme is an exciting graduate programme that offers its students the prospects of working on cutting-edge research in a wide spectrum of technological areas. It encompasses the latest research findings, both applied and fundamental. We believe in nurturing and inspiring our graduate students to excel in research and prepare them to confidently approach their IT/research career.

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Scholarship Postgraduate (Malaysian)
Scholarship Postgraduate (International)

• Fields of Research
  • Artificial Intelligence
    Bioinformatics & Medical Information Technology
    Blockchain/IoT
    Cryptography
    Computer Vision
    Data Communication and Networking
    Data Science/Data Analytics
    Human Computer Interaction/Interaction Design
    Image & Video Processing
    Information Systems Engineering
    Natural Language Processing
    Security Technology
    Speech & Signal Processing
    Software Engineering and Architecture Multimedia Systems
• Entry Requirements
  • 1. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
    2. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and not meeting CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
    3. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; or
    4. A Bachelor’s degree in non-computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP with minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; or
    5. Other qualifications equivalent or higher to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP.
  • English Entry Requirement:
    • Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
    • *The equivalency table is as below:

    English Competency	CEFR High B1	CEFR Low B2	CEFR Mid B2	CEFR High B2
    MUET	Band 3	Band 3	Band 4	Band 4
    IELTS	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5
    TOEFL iBT	42	46	60	79
    Pearson Test of English	47	51	59	63
    Cambridge English Qualifications and Test	154	160	169	176
    Linguaskill	154	160	169	176

    • In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

    • The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

• Programme Duration
  • Full-Time: Min. 1 year, Max. 3 years
  • Part-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
• Intake
  •  Throughout the year