Checked 31 October 2026 - official sources

Computer Science in Malaysia: Fees, Universities and Fit (2026-27)

Computer science is the course Malaysian private universities compete hardest on - and the question families ask us most after business. Here is the honest picture with real numbers, checked 31 October 2026 against official pages.

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Per-year tuition

RM 32,600 – 37,800

APU international undergraduate fees, depending on the programme. Plus 6% service tax.

Three-year degree

RM 115,010

Taxed tuition total for an APU computing degree (RM 108,500 + 6%) - about Rs 27.0 lakh.

All-in, three years

RM 170,000 – 210,000

Tuition + living, realistically - about Rs 40 to 49 lakh, before any scholarship.

Real fees.

APU computing degree, international students	Fee
Per-year tuition, depending on the programme	RM 32,600 – 37,800per year
Three-year computing degree, tuition in total	RM 108,500in total
With the 6% service tax for non-Malaysian students	RM 115,010about Rs 27.0 lakh

Since 1 July 2025, a 6% service tax for non-Malaysian students applies on top of listed fees. Add EMGS visa items (roughly RM 2,700 to 3,300 in the first year) and living costs on top.

How to judge a CS programme.

Look past the course title - “computer science”, “software engineering”, “data science” and “AI” share most of their first year at many universities. What actually differs:

Specialisation modules

The modules in years two and three, not the first-year shared core.

Industry projects and internships

The ones built into the programme, not promised in the brochure.

Recognition for what comes next

Whether the degree is recognised for the career or further study you want.

Where to verify

The programme page and syllabus answer these questions, not the brochure headline.

Where rankings fit.

QS World University Rankings 2026 (published June 2025)	Rank
Universiti Malaya (UM)	58
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)	134
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)	153

Private technology specialists like APU compete on programme focus rather than overall rank. Treat rankings as one input, not the decision; for CS, the syllabus and graduate outcomes matter more than a university’s overall position.

The honest budget - three-year CS degree, all-in RM 170,000 to 210,000 (about Rs 40 to 49 lakh) Taxed tuition of roughly RM 115,000 plus three years of living costs at RM 18,000 to 30,000 a year (Monash University Malaysia’s published campus-area estimates) - before any scholarship.

Where Emir fits.

CS is one of our most-placed courses - we shortlist by syllabus and budget, not by brand name. Message us with your marks and we will show you the real options. Message us on WhatsApp