Multimedia University (MMU)

Multimedia University has been in the education field for more than 20 years and has undergone countless changes, but it has always maintained its vision and mission to achieve the highest performance standards in teaching and the services we provide to students, faculty, and the community. As an educational institution, Multimedia University (MMU) is committed to achieving its vision of higher customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of an effective quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and applicable regulatory requirements.

Course Information

Academic Qualification

PhD

Duration

2.0 years

Intake

April , July , October

English Requirement

Class Type

Research

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

6,300

MYR

Second Year

6,300

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 12,600 MYR

Other Fees

Application Fees + Visa 3,600 MYR

Refundable Deposit 1,500 MYR

Total Additional Fees 5,100 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 17,700 MYR

Course Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Technology at Multimedia University (MMU) offers an advanced research-focused program designed to develop expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia, research and development, and leadership roles in the IT industry.

Program Structure

Fields of Research: Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics & Medical Information Technology, Blockchain/IoT, Cryptography, Computer Vision, Data Communication and Networking, Data Science/Data Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction/Interaction Design, Image & Video Processing, Information Systems Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Security Technology, Speech & Signal Processing, Software Engineering and Architecture Multimedia Systems.

Entry Requirements

A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from MMU or institutions recognized by the Senate.
A Master’s degree in a non-related field with at least two years of relevant working or research experience.
Other academic qualifications equivalent to the above, accepted by the Senate.
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, subject to rigorous internal assessment.
English language proficiency: Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent.

Career Opportunities

Academic positions in universities and research institutions.
Research and development roles in technology companies.
Leadership positions in the IT industry.
Consulting roles in specialized IT fields.
Entrepreneurial ventures in technology startups.

Highlights

Duration: Full-Time: Minimum 2 years, Maximum 5 years; Part-Time: Minimum 3 years, Maximum 7 years.
Intakes: Throughout the year.
Campuses: Cyberjaya and Melaka.

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