Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MSc by Research: Information Technology
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (research) |
| Faculty | Department of Computing, Faculty of Science, Management & Computing |
| Duration | 24–48 months FT / 36–72 PT |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | R3/482/7/0171 (10/29); MQA/Accreditation Ref: A8533 |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM7,600/yr Eng & Geoscience · RM5,220 Mgmt · RM5,500 IS (Jan 2020 figures, UPDATE) |
Who is this programme for?
For candidates with a computing bachelor's degree (CGPA 2.75+, or lower with internal assessment/work experience) who want to research areas like AI, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital twins, or human-computer interaction.
What will I learn, year by year?
Early stage — prerequisite programmes (Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering) if needed, plus your research proposal.
Core stage — independent research using tools like AWS, Microsoft Azure, PowerBI, MATLAB, or Visual Studio, depending on your specialisation, with supervisor-guided progress reviews.
Final stage — thesis writing, submission, and viva.
Full-time: 2–4 years; part-time: 3–6 years.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cloud Computing Specialist, Network Engineer, Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, IT Manager, Project Manager, Systems Architect.
Named collaborators (not stated as direct employers) include PETRONAS, Honeywell, Huawei, Intel, Siemens, TNB, Schlumberger, and Yokogawa.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
Hands-on access to industry-standard tools (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, PowerBI, MATLAB, Arduino IDE, and more) across dedicated computer, networking, and data analytics labs, with PETRONAS-linked research attachment opportunities.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
No formal specialisation tracks — students research within areas including AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Governance/Risk/Compliance, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Digital Innovation & Transformation, Enterprise Systems, Immersive Technologies, Digital Twin, Image Processing & Computer Vision, and HCI. No single named research centre. Programme lead: Ts. Dr. Nur Syadhila Che Lah.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
UTP's current page does not identify a programme-specific scholarship. Eligible research students should check Graduate Assistantship/Graduate Research Assistantship (GA/GRA) availability, supervisor-funded projects and external sponsorships.
STUDENT LIFE: What should an applicant to THIS programme know?
Research students have one-to-one supervision, access to state-of-the-art laboratories and HPC resources, workshops/seminars, online and on-campus support, and opportunities for collaborative, industry-driven research.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January, May, September. UTP confirms these three intakes. The programme page does not state a specific application deadline, so applicants should confirm the deadline with UTP Admission for their intended intake.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Student may discuss with their supervisors on any potential industry collaborations and internships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Available specialisations?
There is no specialization but students can do research in the area of Cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other fields that relate to IT.
Industry collaboration opportunities?
Yes. Student may discuss with their supervisors on any potential industry collaborations and internships.
Research facilities?
We have computer labs, networking labs, data analytic labs and others for the students to use for their research.