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9 Best Master's Computer Science Universities in Malaysia

Of the 9 Master's Computer Science universities in Malaysia, Universiti Malaya ranks highest at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 12 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

3 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Federal Territory (1), Selangor (1) and Penang (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Universiti Malaya, founded in 1949. Universiti Sains Malaysia is the largest, with 30,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and Minimum one (1) and maximum two (2) for full-time study; min. 89% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Perdana University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the least expensive at USD 5,000 a year and Universiti Malaya the most at USD 6,000; the middle of the range is about USD 5,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's 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 Master's 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 many public universities offer Master's Computer Science in Malaysia?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Computer Science course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with Minimum one (1) and maximum two (2) for full-time study; min the next most common.

When do Master's 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.

Which university has the most Master's Computer Science courses in Malaysia?

Perdana University, with 3, ahead of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2).

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