Why choose APU?
Requirements
Admission Requirements
A Masters degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate
Other qualifications equivalent to a Masters degree that are accepted by the APU Senate
- IELTS : 6.0
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FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Specialist Doctoral Topics for Supervision
- Database Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Green Computing
- Computing & Society
- Medical Image Processing
- Neural Networks
- Data Compression
- User Interfaces
- Human Computer Interaction
- Content-based Retrieval
- Malware Analysis and Detection
- Cyber Security
- Computer Forensics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm and Distributed Computing
- Digital Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Data Mining
- Neural Networks
- Robotics
- Healthcare Systems
- Technological Innovation and Change
- Information Systems Adoption
- Image Processing
- Graph Theory/ Combinatorics
- Computational Analysis
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Natural Language Processing
Research & DBA Programmes
Why our APU PhD by Research & DBA Programmes?
- You will be assigned to a group of highly qualified supervisors.
- Wide range of latest research areas in the fields of computing and business administration areas.
- We have our regular research workshops, colloquium and seminars facilitated by local and international academicians and professionals.
- Comprehensive Student Support Services.
- Resourceful online databases.
Programme Structure
Application Process
Ideally, student works with potential supervisors to develop proposal.
Programme Duration
Duration for PhD
The minimum and maximum duration of the PhD programme are as follows:
| Study mode | Normal minimum period* | Normal maximum period** |
| Full Time | 3 years | 5 years |
| Part Time | 4 years | 6 years |
* Completion of studies is subject to approval from the Senate
** Candidates with Extenuating Circumstances may apply for approval to extend the duration of study
Students are required to enrol in the Research Methods module to fill the gaps in research skills.
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The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
Ready, Set, Go.
Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.
RM50,800
Total for Malaysian
RM50,800
(USD13,370)
Total for International
Programme code : (R2/0610/8/0002)(07/27)(MQA/FA0928)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
Note : All fees are payable in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). Any USD amounts indicated by APU are for reference only and are non-binding. The final amount payable is the RM amount stated in the official invoice, and the University will not entertain any claims arising from foreign exchange fluctuations.
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