Overview

The Information and Communication Technology programme from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)exposes the practitioners/researchers to advanced study and training in research, culminating in the submission of a thesis.

This programme intends to develop research capability, creativity, and ability to collate the results of the research work and to present them in a clear manner, as well as demonstrate knowledge of the literature of the subject.

Career Prospect

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):

97.2% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study

Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization

Knowledge Management

Cybersecurity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Information Technology (IT) View 15 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by UNITEN Senate; or

Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia

Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UNITEN

For international students: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2850 USD / year

≈ 2850 USD / year

Additional Details

National Students Fee: RM 31,200

Living costs

Putrajaya

Malaysia

1690 - 2370 MYR / month

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

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Career Prospect

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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