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Faculty of Computing & Informatics (FCI)

(R3/0611/7/0024) 05/27 (A8190)

The Master of Computing programme is an exciting graduate programme that offers its students the prospects of working on cutting-edge research in a wide spectrum of technological areas. It encompasses the latest research findings, both applied and fundamental. We believe in nurturing and inspiring our graduate students to excel in research and prepare them to confidently approach their IT/research career.

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Scholarship Postgraduate (Malaysian)
Scholarship Postgraduate (International)

  • Fields of Research
    • Artificial Intelligence
      Bioinformatics & Medical Information Technology
      Blockchain/IoT
      Cryptography
      Computer Vision
      Data Communication and Networking
      Data Science/Data Analytics
      Human Computer Interaction/Interaction Design
      Image & Video Processing
      Information Systems Engineering
      Natural Language Processing
      Security Technology
      Speech & Signal Processing
      Software Engineering and Architecture Multimedia Systems
  • Entry Requirements
      1. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
      2. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and not meeting CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
      3. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; or
      4. A Bachelor’s degree in non-computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP with minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; or
      5. Other qualifications equivalent or higher to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP.
    • English Entry Requirement:
      • Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
      • *The equivalency table is as below:

      English Competency CEFR High
      B1
      CEFR Low
      B2
      CEFR Mid
      B2
      CEFR High
      B2
      MUET Band 3 Band 3 Band 4 Band 4
      IELTS 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5
      TOEFL iBT 42 46 60 79
      Pearson Test of English 47 51 59 63
      Cambridge English Qualifications and Test 154 160 169 176
      Linguaskill 154 160 169 176

      • In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

      • The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

  • Programme Duration
    • Full-Time: Min. 1 year, Max. 3 years
    • Part-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
  • Intake
    •  Throughout the year