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
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Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41524 MYR for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
5485 MYR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16455 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.
Living costs for Kuala Lumpur
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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