Software engineering in Malaysia at Taylor's University: what the published page says
Taylor's University offers its Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) over three years at its Subang Jaya campus. Below: the published fee in rupees, the English score, entry pathways, the modules year by year and the intake months. The page also describes a dual award with the University of the West of England, which we explain as published. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
The degree at a glance
Malaysia software engineering at Taylor's: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) is offered by the School of Computer Science at Taylor's University. Taylor's lists the programme code as KPT/JPS (R3/0613/6/0134) (MQA/FA0600) 05/33. The programme centres on software development, testing, project management and long-term software maintenance.
Taylor's describes a dual award with the University of the West of England. Its page lists the certificates as UWE BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Taylor's Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons), so we confirm exactly which awards you receive before you apply.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA0600 for Taylor's University as Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours), 120-148 credits, field 0613 (Computer Science), starting 03/03/2015.
What you actually study
The Malaysia software engineering curriculum, year by year
All three years are core software engineering modules. International students also take university core modules and flexible education. Taylor's says all information is subject to change.
Year 1: foundations
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Database Systems
- Computer Architecture and Organisation
- Discrete Structures
- Object Oriented Programming
- Operating System
- Advanced Programming
- System Analysis and Design
- Computer Networks
Year 2: engineering practice
- Software Design
- Software Testing
- Software Project Management
- Requirement Engineering
- Software Construction
- Software Lifecycle
- Software Safety and Security
Year 3: capstone
- Capstone Project I and II
- Human Computer Interaction
- Professional Practices and Information Security
- Industrial Training
- Work-based learning mode available in year 3
University core (international)
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Emotional Intelligence in Action
- Youth and Leadership in Malaysia
- Community Impact and Engagement
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Citra Malaysia
Source: Taylor's University programme page. Flexible education means five free electives or a minor, as Taylor's lists.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Taylor's degree, in dollars and rupees
Taylor's publishes one fee figure for each student type in its 2026 programme information. For international students it is in US dollars. The Malaysian student figure is in ringgit.
Published programme fee, international students (2026)
≈ Rs37.62 lakh
Taylor's publishes this as the fee for international students in its 2026 programme information. The page does not say whether it covers the whole degree or one year, so we confirm that with Taylor's before you budget. Rupee figure is our conversion at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026 close, za.investing.com). Fees exclude 6% service tax.Malaysian students, same programme (2026)
≈ Rs28.55 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Taylor's. The same unit question applies.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for this Taylor's software engineering degree
Taylor's publishes entry pathways by qualification. It does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage for this degree. Qualifications recognised as equivalent by the Malaysian Government are listed, so your route is confirmed with Taylor's before you apply.
Published pathways
Source: Taylor's programme page, checked 10 November 2026. IB is 24 points in 6 subjects. SPM or O-Level with 5 credits including Additional Mathematics, or equivalent, is listed for pre-university and foundation entry.
Other published routes
Taylor's also lists a computing diploma at CGPA 2.50 and a science and technology diploma at CGPA 2.75, and recognised matriculation at CGPA 2.00. Candidates below those scores may be admitted after internal evaluation.
What this means for Class 12. Taylor's lists Additional Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent, and a Reinforcement Mathematics module for students without it. It does not name Indian boards. We send your Class 12 Mathematics and subject marks to Taylor's and get the route confirmed before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Taylor's international students
Taylor's lists the English requirement for international students as IELTS 5.5, or a Pre-University or Diploma qualification that was completed in English. If you are short of the score, we check with Taylor's which English route it accepts for your qualification.
Source: Taylor's programme page, English Requirements, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, April and September
Taylor's lists three intake months for this degree. A student finishing Class 12 in the spring can usually aim for the September intake, depending on when results, English evidence and the EMGS student pass process complete.
The degree runs three years full-time. Taylor's lists Industrial Training and Capstone Project I and II in year 3, and says a work-based learning mode is available in the third year.
After the degree
Malaysia software engineering careers Taylor's lists
Taylor's lists these careers: computer communications specialist, games developer, games graphic designer, IT consultant, IT engineer, Java J2EE developer, network architect developer, .NET consultant, software architect and software designer.
Tell us whether you lean towards development, testing or architecture and we will compare this with the other Malaysia software engineering degrees on our list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia software engineering at Taylor's: FAQ
What is the dual award with UWE?
Taylor's lists certificates from the University of the West of England and from Taylor's, naming a UWE BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Taylor's Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons). We confirm exactly what you receive.
Is USD 40,049 a yearly fee?
Taylor's does not say on the programme page whether it covers the whole degree or one year. We ask Taylor's for the fee schedule before you plan the budget.
Is there an internship?
Taylor's lists Industrial Training in year 3 and says work-based learning mode is available. We confirm how it works for international students.
Is there a 6% tax?
Taylor's says a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens on all fees except the international security deposit and EMGS application fees, and that its fee schedule excludes it.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Taylor's University: Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) - programme code, dual award, duration, intakes, fees, service tax, curriculum, entry pathways, English requirement, careers. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Taylor's University listing - MQA/FA0600, 120-148 credits, field 0613, starting 03/03/2015. 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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