The Master of Data Science at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Faculty of Information Science and Technology is a full-time programme delivering knowledge in data science and analytics, developed in collaboration with Malaysia's Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) and ABYRES Sdn Bhd and designed around organisational data needs. It runs across four semesters (two years) with March and September intakes. MQA reference MQA/SWA12937.
Course details verified 13 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
Intakes & deadlines
Autumn
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Entry requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in computing with min CGPA 2.75 or equivalent; non-computing graduates require 5+ years computing experience and may need prerequisite courses
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Typical graduate salary — Data Science & Analytics, Malaysia
MYR4,000–MYR6,000/mo
· ≈ ₹94,320–₹1.4 L/mo
This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Data Science & Analytics field in Malaysia,
from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of
what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
Rupee figure converted at the 5 Oct 2026 mid-market rate; your
bank's rate will be worse and currencies move, so use it for planning, not as the amount you will receive.
Tuition is MYR32,000/yr. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is March. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Bachelor's degree in computing with min CGPA 2.75 or equivalent; non-computing graduates require 5+ years computing experience and may need prerequisite courses English: IELTS 5.5.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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