7 Best Data Science Programs in Malaysia

7 Data Science courses are taught at 6 universities in Malaysia — most run 4 years. Courses from Universiti Malaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Monash University, Malaysia Campus come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Master's Degree

QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Master of Data Science Coursework

Universiti Malaya — The Master in Data Science (Coursework) is for degree holders from both science and non-science streams. It covers the foundations of big data and provides skills to anal...

Master's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Full TimeMode

March and OctoberIntake

Data Science

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2Master's Degree

QS World #134 #3 in Malaysia Penang, Malaysia

Master of Data Science Coursework Mode

Universiti Sains Malaysia — The Master of Data Science Coursework Mode trains students for work in Big Data Analytics. Students study core taught courses including Principles and Practices of Data S...

Master's DegreeLevel

Full-time study with a minimum candidature of three (3) semeDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Data Science

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3Bachelor's Degree

#13 in Malaysia Malaysia

Bachelor of Applied Data Science

Monash University, Malaysia Campus

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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4Master's Degree

#48 in Malaysia Malaysia

Master in Data Science

Open University Malaysia — The Master in Data Science at Open University Malaysia is designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge essential for harnessing the power of data in...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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5Master's Degree

#60 in Malaysia Malaysia

Master in Data Science

Wawasan Open University — The Master in Data Science at Wawasan Open University is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills essential for effective data analysis and decision-...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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6Bachelor's Degree

#63 in Malaysia Malaysia

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

Raffles University — The Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) at Raffles University is designed to cultivate data scientists with skills in advanced statistical analysis and its applications. S...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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7Bachelor's Degree

#63 in Malaysia Malaysia

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) – [ODL]

Raffles University — The Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) (Open Distance Learning) at Raffles University is designed to cultivate data scientists through an innovative curriculum delivered...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Data Science

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #134 (Universiti Sains Malaysia); 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 4 master's and 3 bachelor's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 71% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Raffles University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Data Science in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) and Monash University, Malaysia Campus (#13 in Malaysia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Data Science in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Sains 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 Data Science course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Data 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 Data Science online with a university in Malaysia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Data Science courses in Malaysia?

Raffles University, with 2, ahead of Wawasan Open University (1).

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