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PhD · Information Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

at City University Malaysia

City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Details last verified 27 Oct 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
City University Malaysia
Campus
City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Study level
PhD
Field
Computing
Discipline
Information Technology
Duration
36 months
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Intakes
January, February, May, June, September, October
Tuition
Total tuition (standard price): MYR 90,263Total tuition (promotional price): MYR 37,500
Entry requirements
English: IELTS · minimum score 6English: MUET (Band) · minimum score 3.5English: PTE Academic/PTE Online · minimum score 8

Details last updated 27 Oct 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

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About this course

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Technology programme at City University Malaysia is a research-intensive doctoral program designed for individuals seeking to advance their expertise and contribute to the cutting-edge developments in the field of information technology. The programme provides a stimulating environment for research and innovation, fostering the development of independent researchers and scholars who can make significant contributions to the IT industry.

How this course fits

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Fees

  • Total tuition (standard price)

    Standard 2026 tuition for the whole programme, as published by City University. Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 90,263

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

  • Total tuition (promotional price)

    Special promotional tuition for intakes from 1 Feb to 31 Dec 2026, only for students from South and Southeast Asia, Africa (except Nigeria), Central Asia and the Middle East (except UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain). Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 37,500

    Applies to: International studentsfrom 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 2026

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

  • Application fee

    One-time application fee, paid with the first payment. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 1,000

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

  • Other compulsory fee

    One-time international student fees: EMGS visa collection RM2,940, international fee RM8,000 and completion processing fee RM1,000. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 11,940

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

  • January

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • February

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • May

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • June

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • September

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • October

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) or equivalent AND candidates must have completed at least ONE (1) of their earlier Degrees (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to computing.

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: IELTS 6.0

    IELTS · minimum score 6

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: MUET (Band) 3.5

    MUET (Band) · minimum score 3.5

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: PTE Academic/PTE Online 8

    PTE Academic/PTE Online · minimum score 8

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology?

Intakes stored for this course: January, February, May, June, September and October. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology take?

36 months, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology cost?

Total tuition (standard price): MYR 90,263; Total tuition (promotional price): MYR 37,500. Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: IELTS, minimum score 6; MUET (Band), minimum score 3.5; PTE Academic/PTE Online, minimum score 8. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

A Zawqari advisor can answer your questions on WhatsApp. We aim to respond within about 30 minutes; this is not guaranteed.

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