Study computer science in Malaysia: UTAR's Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman's three-year computer science degree in Kampar, Perak, explained for Indian applicants: the published international programme fee in rupees, the English scores, the year-by-year structure, the three options and the three yearly 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 UTAR: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is taught by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) at UTAR's Kampar campus in Perak. UTAR lists it as fully accredited, with the programme code R3/481/6/0128 (03/27) and MQA/FA15001.
It is a three-year full-time degree built around software engineering, artificial intelligence and data analytics. You choose one of three areas of specialisation: an Artificial Intelligence option, a Software Engineering option or a Mobile Application Development option. UTAR also lists a six-year part-time route, but the part-time international fee applies only to applicants who hold a valid employment pass.
What you actually study
The Malaysia computer science curriculum, year by year
UTAR groups the programme structure by year. The lists below are the course titles on UTAR's programme structure page. Year 3 includes two options and an elective group, so your exact final-year path depends on the specialisation you choose.
Year 1: computing foundations
- Programming Concepts and Practices
- Data Structure and Algorithmic Problem Solving
- Database Development and Applications
- Discrete Mathematics
- Basic Algebra
- Introduction to Calculus and Applications
- Probability and Statistics for Computing
- Data Communications and Networking
- Cybersecurity
- Analysis and Design of Information Systems
Year 2: systems and AI
- Software Engineering Principles
- Operating Systems
- Object-Oriented Programming Practices
- Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
- Database Systems
- Algorithms Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence Techniques
- Front-End Web Development
- Internetworking Principles and Practices
- Industrial Training
Year 3: projects and options
- Project I and Project II
- Mini Project
- Option 1 and Option 2
- Elective Group I
- Information Technology Professional Ethics
- Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving and Proposal Writing
Elective and option examples
- Option 2: Software Testing, Graphics Programming for Mobile Platform, Deep Learning for Data Science
- Elective Group I: User Experience Design, Parallel Programming, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition, Computer System and Network Security
- Language choice: Thai, Tamil, Korean or Japanese
Source: UTAR programme structure page for the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours). Compulsory university subjects (MPU) and the Sun Zi business strategy course also appear in the structure.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia programme fees for this UTAR degree, in ringgit and rupees
UTAR publishes the total programme fee for this degree, not a per-year tuition table. Rupee figures are our conversions at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 rate), so your family can budget in INR.
Total programme fees, international (3 years)
≈ Rs16.48 lakh
UTAR publishes RM70,250 as the estimated total for international students and says the estimate may vary by 10%. It is a programme total, not a yearly figure.Malaysian students, same programme
≈ Rs11.63 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by UTAR (also an estimate that may vary by 10%).Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for this UTAR computer science degree
UTAR's published list of entry qualifications for Bachelor's degrees names STPM, UEC, A-Levels, South Australian Matriculation and Canadian Pre-University. Its detailed programme requirements page is marked for Malaysian applicants only, so we do not quote an Indian Class 12 percentage that UTAR has not published.
Published degree-entry qualifications
Source: UTAR Division of Admissions and Credit Evaluation, checked 10 November 2026.
Other qualifications
UTAR says applicants with other qualifications may apply and are considered case by case, with entry and credit transfer decided on the documents submitted.
How we handle Class 12. UTAR does not publish a Class 12 mark for this degree on the pages we checked, so we send your Mathematics and subject marks to the admissions team and tell you what they say, rather than guess. UTAR also runs a one-year Foundation route for SPM holders; for an Indian student the question to ask UTAR is which route it will accept. International applicants also apply through the UTAR international portal.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for UTAR computing degrees
UTAR sets the international undergraduate English minimum at IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 42, PTE 47, Cambridge English 154 or MUET Band 3. For computing programmes the published figure is IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 42 or PTE 47. If you fall short, UTAR can issue a conditional offer and you complete its English Enhancement Programme (EEP) and pass IELTS, TOEFL or MUET within one year before starting the degree.
Source: UTAR admissions, English Language Requirements for international students, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: three a year
UTAR lists three intakes for this degree. A student finishing Class 12 in the spring can aim for the June or November start, depending on how quickly the marks, English evidence and student pass process complete.
The degree is three years full-time. Year 2 includes an Industrial Training course, and the final year has Project I and Project II. UTAR does not publish the duration of the training on the page we checked, so we confirm it for your intake.
After the degree
Malaysia computer science careers UTAR lists for graduates
UTAR lists these career paths for graduates: Artificial Intelligence (AI) software engineer, web or mobile application developer, system analyst, software project engineer and software engineer.
The three options let you point the degree at AI, software engineering or mobile apps before your final year. Bring us your preferred direction and we will match it to the option list before you apply.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia computer science at UTAR: FAQ
Is the RM70,250 a yearly fee?
No. UTAR publishes RM70,250 as the estimated total programme fee for international students over the three-year degree, and says it may vary by 10%.
Which option should I choose?
UTAR offers Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering and Mobile Application Development options. We help you compare them against the courses you want in the final year.
Can I apply with an Indian Class 12 certificate?
UTAR's published entry list for degrees does not name Class 12 directly, and says other qualifications are considered case by case. We check with UTAR before you apply.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 42 or PTE 47 for computing degrees. If you do not have it, UTAR can give a conditional offer with an English Enhancement Programme.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- UTAR: Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) - accreditation code, duration, intakes, fees, campus, faculty, options, careers. Checked 10 November 2026.
- UTAR: programme structure - year-by-year course titles. Checked 10 November 2026.
- UTAR admissions: entry qualifications and English language requirements - degree-entry qualifications, case-by-case rule, international English scores, EEP. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Campus photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). Rupee conversions at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 historical rate, za.investing.com).
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