Key Information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Rolling Intake.
Overview
Philosophy (Computing) PhD degree is offered by Sunway University. Candidates will be leaders and innovators in the fields of computing, information and communications technology.
The core domains of this programme are: Computer Networking, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Haptics and Software Engineering.
By working under the close guidance of supervisors, students will be exposed to the many aspects of research activities including conducting a critical analysis of the literature, identifying areas of contribution, compiling information, and communicating ideas through journal publications and conference presentations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Affective Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data
- Biometrics
- Business Intelligence Computing
- Cognitive Radio
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.6
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80 or IELTS: 6
Other requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent; AND Undergo internal assessment; AND Meet any other requirement set by the Academic Senate; OR
- A Master’s degree in Computing or related fields as accepted by Academic Senate; OR
- A Master’s degree in non-Computing fields with minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the field of computing must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to Master’s degree in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses; OR
- A Master’s degree in non-computing fields with less than five (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses and internal assessment.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 21,699 AUD / year (approx. 15,547 USD / year)
Domestic: 20,570 AUD / year (approx. 14,738 USD / year)
Additional Details: RM60,100 for Malaysian students