A PhD in computer science builds on your prior knowledge, experience and education in the computer science field. While bachelor degree programs usually take 3 years of coursework and independent study, a doctorate program includes a minimal number preparatory coursework classes, with the emphasis being upon supervised research towards completion of a dissertation addressing a gap in knowledge.
A PhD program enables students to enter highly specialized computer science fields and to teach at tertiary level. As such, you will need a desire to learn more about a specific area in the computer science field.
Why study Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) at UOW Malaysia?
This program provides you opportunity to enhance your existing knowledge of computer programming and mathematical frameworks through independent research.
You will develop your research skills through two taught modules, i.e. Research Methodology and Algorithm Design & Analysis.
This program provides you the opportunity to explore in-depth knowledge within Computer Science with various computing algorithms, models, programming as well as mathematic computational framework.
Expected September 2025
UOW Malaysia KDU George Town Campus
32, Jalan Anson,
GEORGE TOWN,
Penang,
10400, Malaysia
Master鈥檚 Degree:
Completion in Master鈥檚 Degree or equivalent in a related field
English Requirement
Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 488 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (169); or PTE Academic (59)