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Masters in Computer Science in Malaysia
A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security. Here is how studying it in Malaysia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 10 universities compared
- From ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Intakes: January/February
- Post-study work
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Masters in Computer Science in Malaysia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Computer Science in Malaysia usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 10 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh (UTM) to ₹23 lakh – ₹29 lakh (Nottingham Malaysia). After graduating: no automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
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Masters in Computer Science in Malaysia at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ MYR 20,000 – 60,000 per year (branch campuses at the higher end)
- Living costs
- ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹6–14 lakh per year
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass
Overview
Why study Computer Science in Malaysia?
A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security.
Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost, low living costs and a short flight from India and large Indian community and familiar food.
Universities
Universities for Computer Science in Malaysia
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Computer Science specialisations
Software Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Distributed & Cloud Systems
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Cyber Security
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Human-Computer Interaction
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE
- Bachelor's: B.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities)
- Bachelor's: Other engineering branches with programming coursework
- Prerequisite: Data structures and algorithms
- Prerequisite: Discrete maths / linear algebra
- Prerequisite: At least one programming language
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Computer Science in Malaysia
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost. Typical roles afterwards include Software Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer and Cloud / DevOps Engineer.
On our list: UTM, USM, UPM, UKM, UM (Malaya) and APU and 4 more.
From ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh at UTM up to ₹23 lakh – ₹29 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE, b.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities) and other engineering branches with programming coursework, with data structures and algorithms, discrete maths / linear algebra and at least one programming language, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass. During your studies: part-time work only during semester breaks, with limits.
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Programs
Computer Science programs in Malaysia
- Computer Science at UTM· ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Computer Science at USM· ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Computer Science at UPM· ₹14 lakh – ₹19 lakh
- Computer Science at UKM· ₹14 lakh – ₹19 lakh
- Computer Science at UM (Malaya)· ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh
- Computer Science at APU· ₹18 lakh – ₹22 lakh
- Computer Science at Taylor's· ₹20 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Computer Science at Sunway· ₹20 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Computer Science at Monash Malaysia· ₹23 lakh – ₹29 lakh
- Computer Science at Nottingham Malaysia· ₹23 lakh – ₹29 lakh
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