MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
KPT / JPT( N / 0610 / 7 / 0003) 5 / 31- MQA / SWA17592
2 years( full-time) 4 years( part-time)*
Join the global conversation about the most prominent theories and ideas in your field through the independent investigation of research questions that you have formulated.
The degree allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, expertise and skills through the application of research to business or IT challenges, with support from a minimum of two supervisors throughout your enrolment. You’ ll gain experience in the design and implementation of research and make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting that knowledge.
Areas of research
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Digital health
• Software engineering.
Progression to further studies
If you have demonstrated exceptional progress and met the requirements, you may apply to transfer into a PhD, subject to approval.
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision)
Research
RM48,480 Malaysian student
RM54,720 International student 2026 fees per year
* Part-time study is not available for international students.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KPT / JPT( N / 0610 / 8 / 0004) 08 / 31- MQA / SWA17708
The opportunity to take up independent research through the Monash Doctoral Program is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences we can offer you.
The program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Areas of research
• Artificial intelligence
• Computer vision and pattern recognition
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Digital health
• Human-machine interaction
• Image, video and speech processing
• Learning analytics
• Machine learning
• Mobile networks
• Software engineering.
3 – 4 years( full-time) 6 – 8 years( part-time)*
Your PhD research project is to be conceived from the outset as clearly achievable within three years equivalent full-time, and you’ re expected to complete your degree within three to four years equivalent full-time.
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision)
Research
RM48,480 Malaysian student
RM54,720 International student 2026 fees per year
* Part-time study is not available for international students.
I chose Monash because it is the highest globally ranked university in Malaysia and for its inter-campus collaboration and exchange opportunities. I enjoyed working with knowledgeable and supportive supervisors, collaborating with experts around the world, and visiting other institutions, which greatly enriched my research experience.”
DR HANRUI WANG
Doctor of Philosophy Postdoctoral Researcher, National Institute of Informatics, Japan
At Monash, Hanrui developed a diffusion-based adversarial purification method to protect face authentication systems from adversarial attacks. His methodologies offer comprehensive tools for security evaluation and contribute to mitigating adversarial threats in real-world applications.
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