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50 Best Computer Science Programs in Malaysia

Across Malaysia, 18 universities offer 50 Computer Science programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia.

49PhD / Doctorate
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#63 in Malaysia Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

Raffles University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science at Raffles University is a full research programme. It is designed to develop proficient computing experts through advanced t...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Computer Science
50Master's Degree
RU Raffles University logo
#63 in Malaysia Malaysia

Master of Computer Science

Raffles University — The Master of Computer Science at Raffles University is a research mode programme focused on designing, developing, and researching solutions in computer science. Student...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science

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How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #580 (Management and Science University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Universiti Malaya has the largest research record in this group, with 6,114,113 citations and an h-index of 610. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 23 bachelor's, 12 master's, 8 phd / doctorate and 5 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 4–6 years. 95% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). Brickfields Asia College offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Computer Science in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the least expensive at about USD 5,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Computer Science course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science courses start in Malaysia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science online with a university in Malaysia?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science courses in Malaysia?

Brickfields Asia College, with 6, ahead of Perdana University (6).

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