Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
Language
English
- TOEFL® iBT: 60
- IELTS: 5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Disciplines
- Computer Sciences
Overview
Graduates from this Computer Science programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia are expected to:
- Show a high-level of understanding in Computer Science theories and applications. This understanding must transcend the implementation details of the various components to encompass an appreciation for the structure of computer systems and the processes involved in construction and analysis.
- Appreciate the interplay between theory and practice. Graduates from this programme will be able to understand the theoretical underpinning of Computer Science discipline as well as how they are applied in practical applications.
- Display characteristics of Muslim scientist who are technically competent, pious and ready to serve the Ummah.
Career Opportunities
There is a high demand from employers for computer science graduates from a wide variety of organizations government and private sectors. Graduates can position themselves in a large number of exciting fields of works. Some of positions are as follows:
- System Developer
- Computer Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Developer
- Software Engineer
- Network System Administrator
- Wireless Systems Designer
- Information Security Analyst
- Computer Forensic Analyst
- Network Engineer
- Academician
- Researcher in Computer Science
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Soft Computing
- Database Systems
- Big Data
- Data Science
- Cryptography
- Software Engineering
- Computer Security
- Computer Network and Distributed Systems
- Quantum Computing
- Cognitive Science
- Knowledge Management
- Ubiquitous Computer
- Algorithms and Theory
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 60
IELTS: 5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning
- A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants
Required documents:
- 1 passport sized photograph
- A copy of your passport (detail page)
- Academic certificates and transcripts (verified by Institution or Ministry)
- Research Proposal (compulsory for those applying for PhD programmes by research only mode)
- Financial statement or scholarship letter (if any)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.) — Non-residents: 3,637 AUD / year (≈ 10,560 MYR / year)
- Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students.) — Citizens or residents: 1,205 AUD / year (≈ 3,500 MYR / year)
Living costs
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
761-1,314 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Malaysia International Scholarship — Independent provider, 1500 MYR, Deadline 03 Dec 2027, Malaysian Government
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme