What is overseas education?

Overseas education is leaving your home country and going abroad to pursue further education. Through overseas education, you can avail of long-term degree courses as well as short-term certificate courses to learn a language or upskill yourself.

How to get a scholarship to study abroad?

If you are aiming to study abroad, identify your career goals, look for relevant courses and universities abroad, know the tuition fees and other expenditures, prepare well for the entrance exams, apply to shortlisted universities, accept the offer letter from the desired university, apply for a student visa and get ready to jet off!

The best way to study abroad for free is to avail of full-funded scholarships or university grants. The fully-funded scholarships are typically awarded to students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities and cover their tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other living expenses.

How to study abroad for free?

To get an education loan for studying abroad, you need to have the admission offer letter from the university and fulfill the eligibility criteria for securing the loan. In order to get an education loan at the best rate of interest, seek guidance from a reputed study-abroad consultant.

How to get an education loan for studying abroad?

Choose to study abroad to leverage better learning opportunities, see the world, meet new people, boost your resume, develop a broader perspective, become culturally competent, and avail yourself of lucrative job opportunities globally.

How to go abroad for studies?

The best way to go abroad for studies is to get in touch with reputed study-abroad consultants. They can help you explore courses aligned with your academic interests, guide you in preparing for entrance exams, help you with university and student visa applications, and even provide post-arrival assistance.

Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) - Creative Consultancy

Overview

This research-driven programme aims to develop students’ research skills at an advanced level in some crucial areas of computing. Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) at Sunway University will be leaders and innovators in the fields of computing, information and communications technology.

The core domains of this programme are: Computer Networking, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Haptics and Software Engineering.

By working under the close guidance of supervisors, students will be exposed to the many aspects of research activities including conducting a critical analysis of the literature, identifying areas of contribution, compiling information, and communicating ideas through journal publications and conference presentations.

Programme Structure

Modules

Candidates are required to take three modules namely Research Methodology, Directed Readings and Research Proposal to enhance their knowledge in research, in addition to the thesis component.

Thesis

The PhD is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.

Areas of Research

Our researchers are highly accomplished, internationally recognised, and experienced with proven track records with expertise in areas of research including (but not limited to):

For other research areas, do write in to our contacts listed below.

Computer Networking

Information Systems

Human-Computer Interaction

Information Science

Image Processing

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Haptics

Software Engineering

Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree

A Master’s Degree in Computing or related fields. Candidates holding a Master’s degree in a field other than Computing will be considered provided they hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or a closely related field.

Other Qualifications

Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0

Note: Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement.

Application Procedure

A) Applicants will be required to submit the following completed and signed documents:

Sunway Postgraduate application form
One (1) passport-sized photograph
Research statement: The statement should briefly describe the research question that the applicant has discussed with his/her future PhD supervisor
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Scholarship application form (if any)

B) The following true copies of documents must be certified:

Passport (all pages including blank pages – for international students)/Identity card (for Malaysian students)
English Language Qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/others) – for international students
Academic qualifications/results (Certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree/master’s degree/others)
International applicants must provide certified copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used and, where possible, an indication of their class ranking/position in class

C) Two (2) reference letters

Documents will be processed once the application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. We will notify applicant of our final decision as soon as an appropriate supervisory team has been identified.

Research Proposal

The research proposal should comprise between 1,000 and 1,500 words (excluding references), and covers the following structure:

An appropriate title for the research project (designated supervisor if known)
Introduction and justification of the study, which includes:
- Research background
- Problem statement
- Research objective(s)
- Research question(s)/hypothesis
Literature review
Research methodology
Proposed research schedule
List of references