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Study General Computer Science in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Malaysia offers 250 General Computer Science programs across 62 universities. Tuition ranges from $4k–$52k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 100% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

250 Programs
62 Universities
$4k–$52k/yr Tuition
100% STEM
7% Scholarships

Why Malaysia for General Computer Science?

Living Cost

$5,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (129) Master (66) PhD (49) Diploma (6)

Top Universities for General Computer Science in Malaysia

University of Malaya

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #1 · QS #58

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) · Bachelor
Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Seri Iskandar · National rank #1 · QS #251

Information Technology (Information Systems) · Bachelor Computer Science (Business Analytics) · Bachelor Information Technology (Business Information Systems) · Bachelor Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science · Master Computer Science (Software Engineering) · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science · PhD Computer Science (Computer Systems & Networking) · Bachelor PhD in Computer Science · PhD Master of Science in Computer Science · Master Information Technology (Information System) · Bachelor
Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway · National rank #1 · QS #36

Bachelor of Computer Science · Bachelor
Taylor's University

Subang Jaya · National rank #1 · QS #253

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) · Bachelor
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Serdang · National rank #2 · QS #134

Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) · Bachelor Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia Computing) · Bachelor Master in Computer Science · Master Bachelor in Computer Science with Honours · Bachelor Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) · Bachelor Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) · Bachelor Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer System and Network) · Bachelor PhD in Computer Science · PhD
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Bangi · National rank #2 · QS #126

Master of Science in Computer Science · Master Master of Computing (By Research) · Master Bachelor in Information Technology with Honours · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computing (By Research) · PhD Bachelor in Computer Science with Honours · Bachelor Master of Information Technology via ODL (By Coursework) · Master
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #2 · QS #597

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology · Bachelor BSc (Hons) in Computer Science · Bachelor PhD in Computing · PhD
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #2 · QS #597

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology · Bachelor BSc (Hons) in Computer Science · Bachelor PhD in Computing · PhD
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Penang · National rank #4 · QS #134

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science · Bachelor PhD in Computer Science · PhD Master of Science in Computer Science · Master
Sunway University

Subang Jaya · National rank #5 · QS #410

PhD in Computing · PhD Master of Science in Computer Science · Master
Universiti Utara Malaysia

Sintok · National rank #6 · QS #491

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology · Bachelor Master of Science (Information Technology) · Master PhD in Information Technology · PhD
UCSI University

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #6 · QS #269

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) · Bachelor
Universiti Teknologi MARA

Shah Alam · National rank #6 · QS #542

PhD in Computer Science · PhD
Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Melaka · National rank #7 · QS #851

Diploma in Information Technology · Diploma Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Business Intelligence and Analytics · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computing (By Research) · PhD Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Artificial Intelligence · Bachelor Master of Computing (By Research) · Master Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Security Technology · Bachelor
International Islamic University Malaysia

Gombak · National rank #7 · QS #613

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) · Bachelor PhD in Computer Science · PhD Master of Science in Computer Science · Master
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu · National rank #7 · QS #801

Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) · Bachelor Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) · Bachelor Master of Science (Computer Science) · Master
Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Kajang · National rank #8 · QS #551

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours · Bachelor Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Analytics) with Honours · Bachelor Master of Computer Science · Master Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) with Honours · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) · PhD Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security) with Honours · Bachelor
Management and Science University

Shah Alam · National rank #8 · QS #597

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Hons) · Bachelor
Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Pekan · National rank #9 · QS #609

Bachelor of Science Program in Information Technology · Bachelor Bachelor of Computer Science · Bachelor Master of Computer Science · Master Doctorate in Computer Science · PhD
Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Kota Kinabalu · National rank #9 · QS #1001

Master of Science in Computer Science · Master Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science (Software Engineering) · Bachelor

All Programs

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology

Universiti Utara Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (Information Technology)

Universiti Utara Malaysia

Master STEM

Master of Science (Computer Science)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Master STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (Computer Science)

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Master STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Information Technology

Universiti Utara Malaysia

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

University College of Technology Sarawak

Master STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology

Lincoln University College

Master STEM

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) in Business Intelligence

Binary University of Management & Entrepreneurship

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

Manipal International University

Master STEM

Master of Information and Communication Technology

Asia e University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) (Software Engineering)

DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

Binary University of Management & Entrepreneurship

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology

Multimedia University

Master STEM

PhD Computer Science

University of Nottingham Malaysia

PhD STEM

PhD in Computer Science

Universiti Sains Malaysia

PhD STEM

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)

The University of Reading Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Master STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Analytics) with Honours

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Computer Systems & Networking

Curtin University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia Computing)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Hons)

Management and Science University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Computer Science

Al-Madinah International University

Master STEM

Master in Computer Science

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology

MAHSA University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science (Computing)

Curtin University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

UCSI University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)

University of Malaya

Bachelor STEM

Information Technology (Information Systems)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Computer Science (Business Analytics)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Information Technology (Business Information Systems)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networking)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Bachelor STEM

Computer Science (Computer Systems & Networking)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Computer Science

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

Lincoln University College

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

Lincoln University College

PhD STEM

PhD in Computer Science

Universiti Teknologi MARA

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

Wawasan Open University

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology

Wawasan Open University

PhD STEM

Diploma in Information Technology

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Diploma STEM Aid

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Business Intelligence and Analytics

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Bachelor STEM Aid

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computing (By Research)

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

PhD STEM Aid

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Artificial Intelligence

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Bachelor STEM Aid

Master of Computing (By Research)

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Master STEM Aid

Master of Science in Computer Science

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Master STEM

Master of Computing (By Research)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Master STEM

Bachelor in Information Technology with Honours

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computing (By Research)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

PhD STEM

Bachelor in Computer Science with Honours

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Master of Information Technology via ODL (By Coursework)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Master STEM

PhD in Computing

Sunway University

PhD STEM Aid

Master of Science in Computer Science

Sunway University

Master STEM Aid

Bachelor of Science Program in Information Technology

Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

International Islamic University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Computer Science

International Islamic University Malaysia

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

International Islamic University Malaysia

Master STEM

Information Technology (Information System)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Bachelor STEM

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Computing

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

PhD STEM

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bachelor STEM

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Computing

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

PhD STEM

Master of Computer Science

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Master STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) with Honours

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science

Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Bachelor STEM

Master of Computer Science

Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Master STEM

Doctorate in Computer Science

Universiti Malaysia Pahang

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Computer Science

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Master STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

SEGi University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology

SEGi University

Master STEM

Master of Science (Information Technology)

SEGi University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

Bachelor STEM

Master of Information Technology (MIT)

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

Quest International University Perak

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

Quest International University Perak

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science

Quest International University Perak

Master STEM

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Quest International University Perak

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor in Computer Science with Honours

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer System and Network)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Computer Science

Universiti Putra Malaysia

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Information Technology

City University Malaysia

Master STEM

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

City University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

City University Malaysia

PhD STEM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study General Computer Science in Malaysia?
Tuition for General Computer Science programs in Malaysia ranges from $4k–$52k/yr. 7% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $5k.
What are the English language requirements for General Computer Science in Malaysia?
English-taught General Computer Science programs in Malaysia typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many General Computer Science programs are in Malaysia?
Abroadly lists 250 General Computer Science programs at 62 universities across Malaysia. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are General Computer Science programs in Malaysia STEM-designated?
100% of General Computer Science programs in Malaysia carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Malaysia a good country for General Computer Science students?
Malaysia is a strong choice for General Computer Science with 62 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Malay/English, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for General Computer Science in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, General Computer Science programs are offered at: Bachelor (129 programs), Master (66 programs), PhD (49 programs), Diploma (6 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.