Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Management & Computing |
| Duration | 3 years 4 months |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT), and Seoul Accord (international recognition). Public page adds: MQA Ref FA16960; Registration R2/0611/6/0026 (11/26). |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM82,530 |
Who is this programme for?
For school leavers who want an industry-aligned computing degree with a cybersecurity specialisation, a business minor option (Corporate Management or Accounting & Business), a 7-month internship, and hands-on training with industry-standard tools.
What will I learn, year by year?
122 credit hours: Semesters 1–6 cover programming, OOP, database systems, operating systems, networking, AI, software engineering, computer security, data science, IoT, cloud computing, and full-stack development. Semesters 7–8: 7-month Student Industrial Internship. Semesters 9–10: Final Year Project, IT Project Management, Technopreneurship Team Project, plus Field Electives (Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity GRC, Cyber Defender, Blockchain) and a business minor.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Cybersecurity Analyst, Network Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, Web Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Database Administrator, IT Consultant. The public page's own FAQ lists a shorter overlapping set: Software Developer/Engineer, Data Analyst/Scientist, Cybersecurity Specialist, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
A cybersecurity specialisation with electives in digital forensics, GRC, and blockchain, combined with a choice of business minor (Corporate Management or Accounting & Business), industry certification opportunities, and a 7-month internship in Malaysia or overseas.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Not research-based (undergraduate programme). Specialisation: Cybersecurity, via Field Electives in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity Governance/Risk/Compliance, Cyber Defender, and Blockchain Technology.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
UTP's current financial-aid directory includes YUTP Scholarship, YUTP Education Grant, YUTP Student Support Fund Bursary, TAZU aid for eligible Malaysian Muslim students, PTPTN, EPF withdrawal and various external scholarships. Availability and eligibility vary by scheme and intake.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
Students study at UTP's Seri Iskandar campus with access to dedicated computing facilities including programming, usability, VR, data communication, visualisation and interaction labs. The department also highlights an 8-month internship, adjunct lecturer sessions, field trips, exchanges and student activities.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January 2027 intake: applications open 14 October 2026 and close 17 November 2026. Registration is 4 January 2027 and semester begins 11 January 2027.
Placement or internship route for this programme
7-month Student Industrial Training + Student Industrial Project (14 credits total), explicitly available in Malaysia or overseas per the internal source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration?
Students are usually enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) programme for a duration of 4 years.
What is the tuition fee?
Confirms approximately RM82,530 (local) and RM123,734 (international).
Difference from Computer Science?
IT programme: Electives in Digital Technology, Fintech, Software Quality. Computer Science: Cyber Security, Enterprise Systems.
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