Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)
(R/481/8/0557)03/27 (A11097)
Kampar Campus
Programme Details
| Intake | Open throughout the year |
| Duration | Full Time : Normal 3 years - Max 6 years Part Time : Normal 4 years - Max 8 years |
| Indicative Fees * during Normal Duration | Local: RM14,22 International : RM26,710.00 Fees Explanation *excluding Visa application fees and Dissertation Examination fees |
| Research Area | Internet of Things, Computer Vision, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Network Performance Analysis, Big Data Analytics, IS Management, Computer Architecture, Algorithm Design and Analysis Knowledge Management, Modeling and Simulation, Social Media, Cybersecurity |
| Programme Structure | Research Methods Directed Reading Thesis Programme Objective and Outcomes |
Entry Requirement
| Academic Requirement |
|---|
(1) A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields as accepted by the Senate OR |
(2) A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the Senate; OR |
(3) A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the Senate and subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR |
| (4) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the Senate. |
| (5) A Bachelor’s degree from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of
3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate;
or |
| (6) A Bachelor’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate. |
| Language Requirement |
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| - IELTS : 6.0 |
| - MUET Band 4 |
| - TOEFL iBT 60 / TOEFL Essential (Online) 8.5 |
| - PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) 59 |
| - Cambridge English Qualification and Tests 169 |
| - ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 108 |
Student's Testimonial
* this programme is also available via Industrial Doctoral Degree. More detail refer here
Application
Sign up for an application account at UTAR Online Application Portal
Applicant to discuss with the potential supervisor before submitting the online application and to upload the agreed research proposal using with the prescribed Endorsement of Research Proposal form
RSS Vacancies
Research Scholarship Scheme (RSS)
To provide financial support and opportunity for students to be involved and assist in research projects and thus enhancing their exposure and experience in research