DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTING (BY RESEARCH)

The Ph.D. in Computing (By Research) 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.

Programme Duration
Full-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
Part-Time: Min. 3 years, Max. 7 years

Fields of Research

• Artificial Intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Biometrics
• Business Analytics
• Cloud Computing / IoT
• Communications and Networking
• Computer Vision
• Cybersecurity / Blockchain
• Data Science / Big Data
• Database Technologies
• Game / Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
• Human Computer Interaction / UX
• Image / Video Processing
• Information Systems
• Learning Technologies
• Machine Learning / Machine Intelligence
• Social Science-Based ICT
• Software Engineering
• Text Processing / Text Mining / NLP

i. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field or related fields, as accepted by the
Senate; OR
ii. A 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; OR
iii. Master’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; OR
iv. 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.
v. 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.
English Language Requirement
An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by
obtaining one of the following:
(1) a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 ; or
(2) a minimum overall TOEFL iBT score of 60 ; or
(3) a minimum MUET overall band score of 4 ; or
(4) a minimum Pearson Test of English score of 59 ; or
(5) a minimum Cambridge Qualifications and Test score of 169; or
(6) a minimum Linguaskill overall band score of 169
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 candidates who are native English speakers,
or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction.

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)