36 months
Duration
13841 MYR/year
5485 MYR/year
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About

The Computer Science programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia is designed to enhance knowledge and impart technical competencies to postgraduate students on issue pertaining to Computer Science area.

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

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
2.75

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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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 Fee

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  • International

    13841 MYR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 41524 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.
  • National

    5485 MYR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 16455 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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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.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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