The faculty offers two accredited postgraduate programme by research, namely Master of Computing and Doctor of Philosophy in Computing. The research programmes are designed for students who wish to pursue an academic or industrial career in IT.
Malaysia
Multimedia University
PhD
General
In-person
2 Years
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Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (By Research) at Multimedia University is a doctoral programme centred on advanced computing research within the Faculty of Information Science & Technology. It brings together study in core ICT problem-solving with supervision in areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing and IoT, cybersecurity, and data analytics, giving the degree a clear research identity in computing.
The programme is built for sustained independent inquiry and is intended to develop the depth needed to address fundamental problems in ICT and wider societal needs. Its research focus supports candidates aiming for academic or industrial work in computing, with the PhD structure anchored in specialist investigation rather than taught coursework.
The faculty offers two accredited postgraduate programme by research, namely Master of Computing and Doctor of Philosophy in Computing. The research programmes are designed for students who wish to pursue an academic or industrial career in IT.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (By Research) takes 2 years and is delivered in person.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (By Research) centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include Master's degree, Bachelor's degree or other accepted pathways.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (By Research) focuses on advanced study at Multimedia University.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field or related fields, as accepted by the Senate |
| Master's degree | Conditional admissionA Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in a Non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP |
| Master's degree | Conditional admissionMaster’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields |
| Master's degree | Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement. |
| Bachelor's degree | A Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or related fields with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent |
| IELTS | IELTS: 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5. |
| MUET | MUET: Band3.5, Band4.0, Band4.0, Band4.5. |
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT: 40, 46, 60, 79. |
| TOEFL | TOEFL Essentials: 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.5. |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English (PTE): 47, 51, 59, 63. |
| Linguaskill | Linguaskill Online: 154, 160, 169, 176. |
| English Language Requirement | The English language requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction. |