Study data science in Malaysia: Monash's Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science
Monash University Malaysia's specialist data science degree, decoded for Indian applicants: exact 2027 fees with rupee conversions, Indian board entry scores, the maths prerequisite, intakes, internships and the 2027 curriculum revision. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
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The degree at a glance
Malaysia campus, Australian degree: what this Monash course is
The Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science is a three-year, full-time degree taught at Monash University Malaysia in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, accredited in Malaysia (KPT/JPT (R/0613/6/0076) 09/29 - MQA/FA12435). Monash states the programme is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), and cites a #48 world ranking for data science and artificial intelligence (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
It suits students who want a computer science degree with a named specialisation in data science rather than a general computing degree: 14 core units in computer science, data science and mathematics, two restricted data-science electives, eight free electives and a compulsory industry attachment.
What you actually study
The Malaysia data science curriculum, year by year
Monash publishes the degree as 24 units (144 credit points): 14 core units in computer science, data science and mathematics, two restricted electives from an approved data-science list, eight free electives, and an industry attachment. A capstone data-science project runs across both semesters of third year.
Year 1: foundations
- Introduction to programming
- Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
- Introduction to data science
- Discrete and continuous mathematics for computer science
- IT professional practice and ethics
Year 2: core data science
- Algorithms and theory of computation
- Databases
- Modelling for data science
- Big data management and processing
- Free electives begin
Year 3: specialisation + industry
- Data science capstone project (both semesters)
- Data analytics and visualisation
- Restricted electives: deep learning and AI, business intelligence, malicious AI and security, mathematical statistics
- Industry attachment or industry-based learning placement
Structure summarised from Monash's published course map and areas of study. Monash has revised the Bachelor of Computer Science family for 2027: the degree now sits alongside a Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence, and several current units have final offerings across 2027-2028 with named replacements (for example FIT1043 Introduction to data science has its final offering in semester 1, 2027, replaced by FIT2132). New students should always enrol against the current course map; we check it with you before you accept an offer.
Published 2027 fees, converted
Malaysia tuition for this degree, in ringgit and rupees
Monash publishes 2027 annual tuition for this course as RM57,600 for international students and RM48,480 for Malaysian students. Rupee figures below are our conversions at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 historical rate, za.investing.com), so your family can budget in INR. Monash also notes that from 1 July 2025 a 6% service tax applies to tuition and related fees for international students at private universities in Malaysia.
International tuition, per year (2027)
≈ Rs13.51 lakh per year
Annual tuition as published for 2027; the degree runs three years and each year's fee is set annually, so we do not quote a single multiplied degree total. 6% service tax applies to international tuition and related fees (about RM3,456, roughly Rs81,000, on the 2027 annual figure).Malaysian tuition, per year (2027)
≈ Rs11.37 lakh per year
Shown for comparison. General fees as published: application RM100 (once), registration RM200 (once), general amenities RM100 per semester; the international student pass application fee is separate.Admission from India
Malaysia entry scores for this Monash degree
Monash publishes exact entry scores by qualification for this course. For Indian school-leavers the published scores are below; mathematics at Australian Year 12 Higher equivalent is a formal prerequisite for the degree.
Indian boards
Source: Monash Malaysia course page entry table, checked 10 November 2026.
Other common routes
MQA accepts a minimum D grade at A Level as equivalent to the STPM pass grade. Diploma applicants need a Diploma in Science and Technology or Computing under MQA programme standards.
The maths prerequisite, exactly as published. Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Higher equivalent) is a formal prerequisite for the Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science. If your qualification is not Australian Year 12 or IB, Monash treats the relevant-level maths you studied as assumed knowledge and recommends its Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before you start. Send us your subject marks and we will map them against the current entry table before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia campus English requirement for this degree
For undergraduate courses at Monash University Malaysia, the published IELTS (Academic) requirement is an overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Equivalent scores apply for TOEFL iBT and other accepted tests, and English evidence generally must be dated within three years of course commencement. If you are short of the requirement, Monash English Bridging is a published pathway into many courses.
Source: Monash University Malaysia English proficiency tests table, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: three a year
Three intakes a year means a Kerala student finishing Class 12 in March does not have to wait a full year: July or October are realistic starts, depending on when results, English evidence and the EMGS student pass process complete.
After your second year you complete a 12-week industry internship, or you can apply for the competitive 22-week Industry-based Learning placement with a host IT organisation. We plan your intake backwards from your board results and visa timeline, so the internship years line up sensibly.
After the degree
Malaysia industry experience built into the course
The industry attachment is part of the degree, not an optional extra: Monash lists either a 22-week Industry-based Learning placement (which carries a scholarship from the host organisation, as published) or a 12-week internship after second year. Monash says its students have interned with organisations including Astro, Axiata, F-Secure, Intel, Mimos Berhad, Petronas and Photobook.
Published career outcomes for the degree include data scientist, data analyst, data architect, business intelligence analyst, data mining engineer and quantitative analyst, across industries from banking and consulting to cybersecurity and scientific research.
Funding scope
Malaysia scholarship routes for this Monash degree
The published Monash High Achiever Award is open to Malaysian and international students entering undergraduate courses (excluding Medicine and Pharmacy) and gives a RM10,000 tuition fee waiver per year, paid RM5,000 per semester, subject to maintaining the required results. Eligible admission applications are considered automatically; Monash publishes the qualifying scores by qualification.
Scholarship tiers are not admission thresholds: you first need the published entry score and the maths prerequisite, then the award assessment applies. We shortlist your realistic award options alongside your application.
“They guided me through every step of the application and clearly explained what to expect throughout the process and after arriving in Malaysia, which made everything much less stressful. They also helped connect me with other students in Malaysia, which was extremely reassuring …”
Hima Shiraz, University of Nottingham Malaysia. Student experience as published on Emir Overseas' website (5 out of 5 stars displayed there).Questions families ask us
Malaysia data science degree FAQ
Is the 2027 fee or the 2026 fee the real one?
Both are real, for different intakes. Monash's fee section publishes 2027 annual tuition (RM57,600 international); its FAQ still quotes the 2026 figure (RM54,720 international). Your offer letter follows the fee year of your intake, and the 6% service tax applies to international tuition from 1 July 2025.
What changed in the 2027 curriculum revision?
Monash has revised the Bachelor of Computer Science family for 2027 into three named degrees, adding a dedicated Artificial Intelligence degree alongside Data Science. Several current units have final offerings across 2027-2028 with published replacements. New students enrol on the revised course map; we confirm your exact unit list at application.
Can I get credit transfer from an Indian diploma?
Possibly. Monash considers credit transfer and recognition of prior learning case by case, and MQA programme standards allow only Diploma in Science and Technology or Computing qualifications for entry into a computer science degree. Bring us your diploma transcript and we will assess the realistic credit position before you apply.
How is this different from the plain Bachelor of Computer Science?
They are two separately MQA-accredited degrees at the Malaysia campus. The data science degree fixes a specialist sequence (statistics, data modelling, big data, visualisation, deep learning) with a data science capstone, while the general degree keeps a broader computer science track. Switching later needs Monash's internal course transfer process.
Sources
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Monash University Malaysia: Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science - accreditation code, duration, intakes, 2027 and 2026 fees, general fees, entry scores, prerequisites, accreditation, internships, careers, FAQ. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: undergraduate fees table - 2027 annual tuition and the 6% service tax notice. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: English proficiency tests - IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, and equivalents. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash School of IT: 2027 course and unit changes - revised degree family and unit replacements. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: merit scholarships - Monash High Achiever Award terms. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Campus photograph: Wikimedia Commons. Rupee conversions at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 historical rate, za.investing.com).
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