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10 Best Public Master's Computer Science & IT Universities in Malaysia

Of the 10 Public Master's Computer Science & IT 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. The universities on this list offer 23 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall
UM Universiti Malaya logo
QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Universiti Malaya

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Computer Science & IT

MYR 24,000 – MYR 32,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1949Founded
22,000Students
5,000International
Admissions open
#58 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Malaysia
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2Top pick
UK Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia logo
QS World #126 #2 in Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Public University · 7 courses in Master's Computer Science & IT

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MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1970Founded
27,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#126 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Malaysia
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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #153 (Universiti Teknologi 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 6,091,682 citations and an h-index of 608.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 10 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.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years. 75% 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). Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 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

Which is the best university in Malaysia for Public Master's Computer Science & IT?

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 Public Master's Computer Science & IT 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 Public Master's Computer Science & IT in Malaysia?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Public Master's Computer Science & IT 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 Public Master's Computer Science & IT online with a university in Malaysia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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