Computer science at Monash in Malaysia: what Indian students need to know
Monash University Malaysia teaches its Bachelor of Computer Science at the Sunway City campus in Selangor. Below are the published yearly fee in rupees, the Class 12 marks Monash lists for Indian boards, the English score, the maths prerequisite and the three intakes. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
The degree at a glance
Malaysia computer science at Monash: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Computer Science is taught at Monash University Malaysia in Sunway City, Selangor. Monash lists the programme code as KPT/JPT (R3/0613/6/0089) 01/30 - MQA/SWA0123. It covers programming, algorithms and data structures, software engineering and mathematics, and you can follow free electives in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, computer networking and mobile app development.
Monash says the degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and that graduates can become ACS members. We confirm the current accreditation wording with Monash before you apply.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/SWA0123 for Monash University Malaysia as Bachelor of Computer Science, 144 credits, field 0613 (Computer Science), starting 16/07/2012.
What you actually study
How the Malaysia computer science degree is built
Monash publishes the structure as a course map and a handbook rather than a year-by-year module list, so we show the structure it states and the areas it names. We send you the current course map when you ask.
Core and elective units
- 15 compulsory units in computer science and mathematics
- 1 restricted elective from an approved computer science list
- 8 free electives, which can form a sequence in one field
- A capstone project across both semesters of year 3
Areas Monash names
- Algorithms and data structures
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Deep learning
- Data analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Computer networking
- Malicious AI and dark side security
- Mobile application development
Industry experience
- Industry-based Learning placement, with a scholarship during the placement, as Monash describes it
- Or a 12-week internship after the second year
- Monash says its teaching labs include multimedia, intelligent systems and networking labs
Source: Monash University Malaysia course page. Monash says it offers these areas on demand and points to the handbook for the full structure.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Monash degree, in ringgit and rupees
Monash publishes tuition per year in ringgit for 2027, with separate columns for Malaysian and international students. The international figure is below with our rupee conversion.
Annual tuition, international students (2027)
≈ Rs13.51 lakh per year
Published by Monash University Malaysia as RM57,600 a year for international students in 2027. Rupee figure is our conversion at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).Malaysian students, same degree, annual (2027)
≈ Rs11.37 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Monash University Malaysia.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for Indian students at Monash
Monash publishes minimum marks for Indian boards. It also lists A-Level, IB, STPM and foundation scores. Higher-level mathematics is a formal prerequisite.
Indian boards, as published
Source: Monash University Malaysia entry score table for the Bachelor of Computer Science, checked 10 November 2026. Higher-level mathematics (Australian Year 12 Higher equivalent) is a formal prerequisite.
Other routes
Monash also lists UEC at 4.2 or better, Sunway College Foundation in Science and Technology at 2.8, and Monash College Diploma Part 2 at 60%. Diploma applicants must come from a science and technology or computing diploma, as the MQA programme standards require.
What this means for Class 12. The table gives one mark for ISC and another for the All India Senior School Certificate. For state boards and other Indian boards, we send your marks and Mathematics subject to Monash and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Monash computer science
Monash lists IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate courses, with equivalent scores for other tests. You can also show English through Year 12 English, an English-medium institution, or the Monash English course. Monash also says the Malaysian Government sets its own English minimum and that you are advised when you apply if you meet it. We read this from a table that the page text shows without column headings, so we confirm the exact score with Monash for your case.
Source: Monash University Malaysia English Proficiency Tests page, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, July and October
Monash lists three intakes a year. Which one is realistic depends on your results, English evidence and student pass timing, and we plan that with you.
The degree runs three years full-time at the Sunway City campus. Monash says an internship or an Industry-based Learning placement is part of the experience.
After the degree
Malaysia computer science careers Monash lists
Monash lists work in software development, data analytics, information retrieval, visualisation, the Internet of things, natural language processing, data mining, mobile app development, RFID technologies, multimedia processing, networking, artificial intelligence and robotics application.
If you already lean towards one area, such as artificial intelligence or cybersecurity, tell us and we will match it to the free electives Monash lists.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia computer science at Monash: FAQ
Do I need maths?
Yes. Monash says higher-level mathematics is a formal prerequisite and that maths matters for algorithms, machine learning and data analysis.
Do I need coding experience?
Monash says no. It says first-year units teach programming from the basics.
What are the Indian board marks?
Monash lists 70% for the Indian School Certificate and 75% for the All India Senior School Certificate. We confirm your board and subjects with Monash.
Is the degree accredited?
Monash says it is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. The MQR lists the degree as MQA/SWA0123. We confirm both statements with the sources before you apply.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Monash University Malaysia: Bachelor of Computer Science - code, duration, intakes, fees, structure, careers, accreditation statement. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash entry score page and undergraduate fees page - entry scores, maths prerequisite and 2027 tuition.
- Monash English Proficiency Tests - IELTS requirement. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Monash University Malaysia listing - MQA/SWA0123, 144 credits, field 0613, starting 16/07/2012. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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