Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (ODL) ODL
What you pay & when —
Fully transparentYear-wise payment
| Period | MYR | ≈ BDT |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 17,620 | ৳555,030 |
| Year 2 | 15,040 | ৳473,760 |
| Year 3 | 15,040 | ৳473,760 |
| Grand Total · full course | 47,700 | ৳1,502,550 |
Source: APU 2026 Fee Guide — International Students, Postgraduate Programmes (v3). Fees exclude 6% SST. Priced on APU's instalment plan, matching how every other APU course on this site is priced. APU's discounted full-payment price is lower and is noted per course. APU full-payment price: RM 42,800. Open & Distance Learning — 100% online. APU states ODL programmes require NO Stage 1 / Stage 2 processing fees and no miscellaneous fees; only the one-off ODL Enrolment Fee of RM2,580, which covers EMGS processing for the approval letter. A Social Visit Pass is still needed to enter Malaysia. Full-time RM15,040 × 3 years (3–5 years); part-time RM11,390 × 4 years (4–6 years). From year 4 each additional year is RM6,500 full-time or RM5,500 part-time.
About Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is one of Malaysias premier private universities, based at Technology Park Malaysia in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Founded as APIIT in 1993 and awarded university status in 2012, APU is best known for Computing, IT, Cyber Security, AI, Engineering and Business, with strong industry links and a highly international campus drawing students from over 130 countries. Many programmes carry a dual-award option — an additional UK degree from De Montfort University (DMU).