Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This research-driven programme aims to develop students' research skills at an advanced level in some crucial areas of computing. Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in Computing at Sunway University will be leaders and innovators in the fields of...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This research-driven programme aims to develop students' research skills at an advanced level in some crucial areas of computing. Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in Computing at Sunway University will be leaders and innovators in the fields of...
Read more

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

80+

PTE Academic

50+

Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree - A Master’s Degree in Computing or related fields. Candidates holding a Master’s degree in a field other than Computing will be considered provided they hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or a closely related field.
Other Qualifications - Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0

Note: Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement.

Application Procedure

A) Applicants will be required to submit the following completed and signed documents:

Sunway Postgraduate application form
One (1) passport-sized photograph
Research statement: The statement should briefly describe the research question that the applicant has discussed with his/her future PhD supervisor
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Scholarship application form (if any)

B) The following true copies of documents must be certified:

Passport (all pages including blank pages - for international students)/Identity card (for Malaysian students)
English Language Qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/others) - for international students
Academic qualifications/results (Certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree/master’s degree/others)
International applicants must provide certified copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used and, where possible, an indication of their class ranking/position in class

C) Two (2) reference letters

Documents will be processed once the application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. We will notify applicant of our final decision as soon as an appropriate supervisory team has been identified.

Research Proposal - The research proposal should comprise between 1,000 and 1,500 words (excluding references), and covers the following structure:

An appropriate title for the research project (designated supervisor if known)
Introduction and justification of the study, which includes: Research background, Problem statement, Research objective(s), Research question(s)/hypothesis
Literature review
Research methodology
Proposed research schedule
List of references

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

59,980 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

14,330 USD

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Computer Science and Information Systems

Chart
Data

2025
#751-850

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

39.8

Citations per Paper

65

Employer Reputation

51.5

H-index Citations

51.4

International Research Network

47.8

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No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, MY, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

# 751-850QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

14,330 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Application

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

International Students

Scholarships

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Subject: Computer Science and Information Systems

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