Computer Science

Eligibility

Applicants for the PhD programme at the University of Malaya must satisfy the following requirements: 

1. A master’s degree by way of research; or
2. A master’s degree by coursework or  by mixed mode with CGPA of not less than 3.7; or
3. A master’s degree by coursework or by mixed mode with CGPA between  2.0 and 3.69 and an undergraduate degree with CGPA not less than 3.0; or
4. A master’s degree by coursework or by mixed mode with CGPA between  2.0 and 3.69 and an undergraduate degree  with CGPA between  2.5 and 2.99, and one (1) of the following criteria:
   1. relevant work experience;
   2. publication in the relevant field;
   3. applicant is a scholarship holder;
   4. applicant is a University of Malaya graduate.
5. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of not less than 3.7 may be admitted to the PhD Programme.  These candidates are required to defend their candidature in a research progress seminar to be held on a date two (2) semesters from the initial registration date; failing which the candidature may be converted to the relevant Master’s degree.

English Language Requirement for Non-Malaysian
TOEFL – score 550; or
IELTS (Academic) – band 6.00; or

Pass English Language course offered by University of Malaya (UMCCed) ; or

Who possesses a degree or degrees from a university or an institution of higher education where the medium of instruction is in English language.