Computer science with an AI focus in Malaysia: UTP's Bachelor of Computer Science in Perak
UTP teaches this computing degree in Seri Iskandar, Perak, with a 7-month internship built in. Below: the total tuition UTP publishes for international students in rupees, the entry routes, the English score, how the 122 credits are built and the 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 UTP: the degree in brief
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) lists the Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) under its Faculty of Science, Management and Computing, at Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak. UTP says the degree has an artificial intelligence specialisation, hands-on AI lab modules, a business minor option and a 7-month industry internship, in Malaysia or overseas.
UTP lists the accreditation line as MQA reference FA17021 and registration R/0613/6/0049, valid to 08/2032. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA17021 for UTP as Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons), 122 credits, field 0613, valid 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2028. The page and the register show different end dates, so we confirm the current validity with UTP before you apply.
What you actually study
How the Malaysia computer science degree is built
UTP publishes the credit structure and the field electives rather than a course-by-course list. Here is how the 122 credits break down.
Core computing and discipline
- Core Computing: 24 credits
- Core Discipline: 33 credits
- Computer science fundamentals
- Distributed and Parallel Computing, with an embedded Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certificate
Field electives: choose three (9 credits)
- Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Large Language Models
- Computer Vision
Free electives (15 credits)
- A minor in Corporate Management
- Or a minor in Accounting and Business
- Other free electives
Internship and project
- 7-month Industrial Internship, 14 credits
- Final Year Project, 6 credits
- In Malaysia or overseas
Source: UTP programme page, checked 11 November 2026. UTP says the AZ-900 certificate is provided through its partnership with Microsoft Learn for Educators. We confirm the current course-by-course list with UTP.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this UTP degree, in rupees
UTP publishes one total tuition figure for the whole degree.
Total tuition for the whole degree, international students (effective May 2026)
≈ Rs29.01 lakh
Published on the UTP programme page and fee page as the international total tuition for 3 years 4 months. It is a programme total, not a yearly fee.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for UTP computer science from India
UTP publishes entry rules by qualification and does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage. It says admission is competitive and may include extra assessments, so we confirm how your board maps.
Published routes
Source: UTP minimum entry requirements, Computer Science, checked 11 November 2026. Foundation and diploma routes also ask for a Grade C in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent. Computing diploma CGPA 2.50, science or technology diploma CGPA 2.75.
What UTP adds
UTP says applications must use final examination semester results, and that admission considers academic merit and places available.
What this means for Class 12. The A-Level or equivalent rule asks for Mathematics and two science or technology subjects at about 60%. We check your Class 12 subjects and marks against this with UTP in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for UTP computer science
For computer science UTP lists IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 40, or an official letter confirming English was the medium of instruction at your previous institution. It may also consider other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Source: UTP minimum entry requirements, additional requirements, checked 11 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes: January, May and September
UTP lists these three intakes. For the January 2027 intake its page says applications close on 17 November 2026, registration is 4 January 2027 and the semester starts 11 January 2027. We confirm the dates for the intake you want.
UTP lists 3 years 4 months, including a 7-month industrial internship.
After the degree
Malaysia computer science careers UTP lists
UTP lists careers including software engineer or full-stack developer, data analyst, AI or machine learning engineer, data scientist, mobile app developer, automation test engineer, cloud solutions architect, DevOps engineer and embedded systems or IoT engineer.
Tell us which direction interests you, such as machine learning or robotics, and we will match it to the field electives.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia computer science at UTP: FAQ
Is the fee yearly?
No. UTP publishes RM123,700 as total tuition for the degree, before 6% service tax. It does not include registration, EMGS or hostel fees.
Why two validity dates?
UTP shows its registration valid to 08/2032 and the MQR shows 31/12/2028. We show both as published and confirm the current position with UTP.
What AI options are there?
UTP lists machine learning, robotics, large language models and computer vision as field electives, of which you choose three.
Does the degree include a certificate?
UTP says an AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification is embedded through the Distributed and Parallel Computing course. We confirm the conditions with UTP.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- UTP: Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) - code, duration, credits, electives, internship, fee, intake. Checked 11 November 2026.
- UTP international fee page - tuition, registration, EMGS and hostel fees, 6% SST note. Checked 11 November 2026.
- UTP minimum entry requirements - computer science routes and English. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, UTP listing - MQA/FA17021, 122 credits, field 0613, 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2028. Checked 11 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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