Admission Info

1. Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess the following:

  • A BSc degree in Computer Science/Information Technology degree or equivalent or
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (60% of the core component must be Computer Science related) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
  • Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning, including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
  • a) CGPA of 2.5 - 2.74/4.00 with

    • Research experience – 1 year; OR,
    • Professional experience in related field- 1 year; OR,
    • One (1) academic publications (journals, not proceeding(s) in related field; OR,
    • Grade B for major/ elective courses; OR,
    • Grade B+ for final year project;

    b) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 with

    • Research experience - 5 years or professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
    • One (1) academic publications (journal, not proceeding(s) in related field; OR,
    • Grade B+ for major / elective courses; OR,
    • Grade A- for final year project.

 

2. Language Requirements

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; OR
  • A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
  • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and Master level is English; or
  • English courses offered by British Council (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council ); or
  • English courses from selected Malaysian public/private University or institution (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council)

 

3. Durations

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

 

4. Semester Intake

February & September 

 

5. Fees

School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang, Malaysia
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