Study computer science in Malaysia: Sunway University's BSc (Honours) in Computer Science
Sunway University's three-year computer science degree in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, with a Lancaster University award alongside it: the published annual fee in rupees, the entry routes, the English score, the year-by-year modules, the field electives and the three yearly intakes. 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 computer science at Sunway: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science is taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Selangor. Sunway lists the programme code as R3/0613/6/0083 (03/31) with MQA/FA0282. The course follows the MQA Programme Standards for Computing and the ACM-IEEE Computer Science curriculum guidelines.
On successful completion, graduates are awarded a degree from Lancaster University as well as Sunway University, so you leave with two certificates. Sunway also lists a cloud computing exposure through its industry partner AWS (an AWS Academy member institution).
What you actually study
The Malaysia computer science curriculum, year by year
Year 1 is a shared foundation. In years 2 and 3 you choose field electives in data science, software solutions, networking and security, advanced artificial intelligence or software design. International students also take Malay Language for Communication 2 and other university subjects.
Year 1: foundations
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Organisation
- Database Fundamentals
- Networking Principles
- Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Operating System Fundamentals
- Programming Principles
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Web Fundamentals
Year 2: core and electives
- Code Camp
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Essentials of Employability
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Social Responsibility and Professional Ethics in Computing
- Two field electives (for example Social & Web Analytics, Database Management Systems, Digital Image Processing, Data Communications)
- Two free electives
Year 3: capstone
- Artificial Intelligence
- Capstone Project 1 and 2
- Distributed Systems
- Human Computer Interaction
- Three discipline electives (for example Computer Vision, Computational Intelligence, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Mobile Application Development)
University subjects (international)
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
Source: Sunway University programme structure for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science. Sunway lists free electives on its Xplorer Hub.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Sunway degree, in dollars and rupees
Sunway publishes an estimated annual course fee for 2026 rather than a full fee schedule. For international students it is quoted in US dollars and payable in the ringgit equivalent. The Malaysian student fee is shown in ringgit for comparison.
Estimated annual course fee, international students (2026)
≈ Rs9.19 lakh per year
Published by Sunway as USD 9,779 for international students for 2026. Sunway says fees are paid in the RM equivalent and the USD figure is indicative only. Rupee figure is our conversion at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026 close, za.investing.com).Malaysian students, same degree, annual (2026)
≈ Rs9.33 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Sunway as the estimated annual course fee for Malaysian students.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for this Sunway computer science degree
Sunway publishes entry scores by qualification and does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage for this degree. Other qualifications are considered case by case, so your Class 12 route is confirmed with Sunway.
Published routes
Source: Sunway course page entry requirements, checked 10 November 2026. A-Level points: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2; at least grade D in 2 subjects. IB excludes bonus points.
Foundation and diploma routes
Other qualifications not listed are considered case by case. Sunway also asks for a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM or an equivalent; otherwise a Mathematics Enhancement subject may be required.
What this means for Class 12. Sunway lists a Mathematics requirement (credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM, B in Advanced Mathematics in UEC, or equivalent) and says candidates without it may be admitted with a credit in Mathematics plus one science, technology or engineering subject, then take a Mathematics Enhancement subject. We send your Class 12 Mathematics marks to Sunway and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Sunway computer science
Sunway lists IELTS or equivalent 6.0, MUET Band 4, SPM English B, UEC English B6, O-Level English credit, or Sunway Intensive English Programme Level 4 with a minimum of 65%. Students from countries where English is an official language, and students with qualifications from institutions that teach fully in English, are exempt from the English requirement.
Source: Sunway course page, English Language Requirements, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, May and September
Sunway lists three intakes a year for this three-year degree. Which one is realistic depends on when your results, English evidence and student pass process complete, and we plan that with you.
The degree runs three years full-time. Year 3 is built around the two-part Capstone Project and three discipline electives, so the final year is where you specialise.
After the degree
Malaysia computer science careers Sunway lists
Sunway lists these career paths: chief technology officer, game developer, mobile app developer, software architect, software engineer and system designer.
The field electives let you lean towards advanced artificial intelligence, software solutions, networking and security or software design in years 2 and 3. Tell us which direction interests you and we will match it to the elective list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia computer science at Sunway: FAQ
Do I get a Lancaster University degree?
Sunway says graduates are awarded a degree from Lancaster University as well as Sunway University, so two certificates.
Is the fee in dollars or ringgit?
Sunway publishes USD 9,779 as the estimated annual course fee for international students and says it must be paid in the RM equivalent, so the final ringgit amount depends on the exchange rate.
How is this different from Sunway's IT degree?
This is a Computer Science degree with an ACM-IEEE based curriculum, algorithms, AI and capstone work. Sunway also offers Information Technology, Software Engineering and other computing degrees; we compare them with you.
Is the IELTS 6.0 requirement strict?
It is the listed requirement, with exemptions for students from countries where English is an official language or whose qualification was taught fully in English. We check which applies to your school.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Sunway University: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science - code, intakes, duration, annual fee, careers, programme structure, entry requirements, English, Lancaster award. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Sunway online application - non-refundable enrolment fee for non-Malaysians. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register: MQA/FA0282 - accreditation record for the programme code. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). USD to rupee at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026, za.investing.com); RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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