Verified programme sheet
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing (ODL)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing (ODL) is a doctorate route in computing and it at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) under odl programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: 4 years
Tuition
Official page excerpt indicates total programme fee for international students: RM42,800
Intakes
07 Apr 2026 • 05 May 2026 +4 more
Campus
ODL / online delivery (please verify whether any physical attendance, assessment or residency components apply)
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Please verify the latest ODL entry requirements directly with APU on the current programme page and admissions page.
English requirement
Please verify the latest English language requirement and exemptions directly with APU.
Additional checks
Research proposal / supervision requirements should be verified directly with APU.
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 4 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this doctorate route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.
Graduate Excellent Programme (GrEP)
Scholarship offered by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU).
Levels
Master's Degree • Doctorate
Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme
Scholarship offered by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU).
Levels
Foundation • Bachelor's Degree • Master's Degree • Doctorate
MARA Loan (overview)
Scholarship offered by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU).
Levels
Bachelor's Degree • Master's Degree • Doctorate
Postgraduate Apprenticeship Scheme
Scholarship offered by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU).
Not clearly stated on the official page
Levels
Master's Degree • Doctorate
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.
Source Of Truth
Full verified programme sheet
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APU / Open & Distance Learning (ODL)
Doctorate / PhD
Official URL labels this as ODL; the checked page excerpt shows Full-time / Part-time. Please verify the current delivery structure directly with APU.
Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: 4 years
ODL / online delivery (please verify whether any physical attendance, assessment or residency components apply)
07 Apr 2026; 05 May 2026; 02 Jun 2026; 07 Jul 2026; 04 Aug 2026; 01 Sep 2026
Official page excerpt indicates total programme fee for international students: RM42,800
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.
Please verify the latest ODL entry requirements directly with APU on the current programme page and admissions page.
Please verify the latest English language requirement and exemptions directly with APU.
Research proposal / supervision requirements should be verified directly with APU.
Please verify directly with the institution / MQA listing and the current programme page.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
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Award
Doctorate / PhD
Field area
Computing and IT
Division
APU / Open & Distance Learning (ODL)
Study mode
Online
Programme family
ODL Programmes
Institution Funding
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APU Malaysian Scholarships & Merit Awards 2026
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