Overview

Through the Doctor of Philosophy in Computing from Brickfields Asia College (BAC) you’ll fuse cutting-edge theoretical mastery, bold conceptual insights, and powerhouse technical skills with transformative computing technologies—driving fearless, doctoral-level research. Your breakthroughs will forge groundbreaking knowledge, spark real-world revolutions, and deliver game-changing solutions.

Career opportunities:

A PhD in Computing places you at the forefront of innovation, strategy and technological leadership. You won’t just work within systems — you will design, optimise and redefine them.

With doctoral-level expertise, you position yourself among decision-makers, researchers and industry pioneers shaping the global digital economy.

University Lecturer, Senior Academic or Professor

Inspire and mentor the next generation of technologists while leading funded research projects, publishing in high-impact journals, and contributing to global academic discourse. You may head research centres, supervise doctoral candidates and influence national research agendas.

Research Scientist / R&D Director

Lead breakthrough innovations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, extended reality, cloud computing or next-generation systems. Whether in multinational corporations, government agencies, or advanced research institutes, you will drive projects that transform industries and solve complex real-world challenges.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Technology Leader

Shape enterprise-wide digital strategy at the highest level. As a CTO or senior technology executive, you will oversee innovation pipelines, guide digital transformation, manage high-performing technical teams and align emerging technologies with business growth.

AI Architect or Data Science Manager

Design intelligent systems that power industries — from predictive healthcare and fintech analytics to smart cities and autonomous systems. You won’t just apply algorithms; you’ll build frameworks and models that redefine how organisations leverage data.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Al & Intelligent Machine
IOE (Internet of Everything)
Cloud Computing
XR (Extended Reality – AR, VR, MR)
Blockchain /Business Technology
Cybersecurity
Human-Machine Interaction
DevOps (Coding Development and Operation)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Philosophy Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 9 other PhDs in Philosophy 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Master's degree in computing or related fields recognised by the UNIMY Senate; OR
A Master’s degree in non-computing fields with relevant computing experience, subject to prerequisite courses and assessment as determined by UNIMY; OR
Other qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34900 MYR / year

≈ 34900 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31900 MYR / year

≈ 31900 MYR / year