Bachelor of Applied Artificial Intelligence with Honours
Design the intelligence
that will power tomorrow.
Artificial Intelligence is not the future. It is the present — reshaping how industries operate, how decisions are made, and how the world works. In 2026, AI is no longer a specialisation. It is the defining skill of the global economy. With UNIMY’s Bachelor of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Hons), you will not just learn about AI. You will build it, train it, deploy it, and optimise it — across machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, generative AI, cloud deployment, and AI governance.
The Future of Every Industry Will Be Powered by AI. Build the Systems Behind It.
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3 Years
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UNIMY
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Full-Time
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120 Hours
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Feb · May · Sep
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N/0611/6/0144 (PA18820) 02/31
Future Careers
The most in-demand skills on the planet. Right now.
The global AI market is projected to reach USD 1.85 trillion by 2030. In 2026, AI adoption has crossed the tipping point — every major organisation across banking, healthcare, logistics, government, defence, and technology is actively deploying intelligent systems and urgently hiring the engineers who can build and manage them. PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer reported 103% year-on-year growth in AI talent demand, and that trajectory has only accelerated. Malaysia’s National AI Roadmap and MyDIGITAL blueprint have both identified AI engineering as a top national priority — and local demand for graduates who can actually build AI systems, not just use them, is far outpacing supply.
Career Roles You’ll Be Ready For
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AI Engineer
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Machine Learning Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Computer Vision Engineer
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Natural Language Processing Engineer
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Business Intelligence Analyst
Strategic Roles
- AI Research and Development Manager
- Robotics and Intelligent Systems Developer
- AI Solutions Consultant
- AI Product Specialist
- MLOps Engineer
- AI Governance and Ethics Specialist
Integrated Microcredentials
- Google Machine Learning Professional Certificate
- IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Why This Programme Matters
The Reality
- The global AI market reached USD 638 billion in 2024 and is growing at 36.6% CAGR — the fastest-growing technology sector in history.
- In 2026, generative AI alone is reshaping every creative, analytical, and technical profession on earth — from software development and healthcare to legal services and financial analysis.
- Malaysia’s National AI Roadmap targets the development of 10,000 AI professionals by 2027, against a current talent gap that is already severe.
- Less than 1% of Malaysian technology graduates hold a dedicated AI degree — making this one of the rarest and most competitive qualifications available in the country today.
- AI governance and ethics are now regulatory concerns globally — professionals who understand both the technical and governance dimensions of AI are in exceptional demand.
The Education
This is the only degree at UNIMY dedicated entirely to applied AI — and it is built differently from every other computing programme. The curriculum is structured as a complete three-year AI journey. Year 1 builds the mathematical, programming, and data foundations. Year 2 goes deep into machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, blockchain AI, game AI, and decision support systems.
Year 3 takes you to the frontier — MLOps and deployment, cloud and edge computing, generative AI, AI in cybersecurity, human-centred AI, and AI governance and ethics. By graduation, you will have built and deployed real AI systems across multiple domains. Not projects. Not simulations. Real, working intelligent systems that solve real problems — the kind of portfolio that opens doors at the most competitive employers in the market.
The AI-Native Learning Experience
Every other programme at UNIMY integrates AI into its curriculum. This programme is AI. From the first week of Year 1 to the final project in Year 3, every module, every lab, every assessment, and every industry interaction is oriented entirely around building intelligence into systems that work.
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Dedicated AI and Innovation Labs
Train in advanced AI laboratories equipped with GPUs, industry-standard ML platforms, cloud deployment tools, and computer vision systems. Build, test, and deploy intelligent systems in real-world environments from the first semester.
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Generative AI as a Core Module
Generative Artificial Intelligence is a Year 3 core module — covering large language models, diffusion models, and the architecture behind the tools that are reshaping the world in 2026.
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MLOps and Deployment
A dedicated Year 3 module on MLOps and Deployment covers the full lifecycle of taking AI models from development to production — the critical skill gap that most AI graduates are missing when they enter the workforce.
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AI Governance and Ethics
As regulators worldwide move to govern AI systems, this dedicated module gives graduates the governance and ethics literacy that senior AI roles increasingly require.
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Coursera for Campus Access
Students earn microcredentials from Google, IBM, and AWS throughout the programme, building an internationally recognised AI profile alongside their degree.
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Industry Projects & Certifications
Real AI systems. Recognised credentials. Career advantage.
Students gain industry exposure throughout the programme through UNIMY’s active technology partnerships. UNIMY’s Tech Talk series has brought technology leaders from Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Malaysia, MDEC, and Celcom Digi directly onto campus — giving AI students access to the practitioners deploying intelligent systems at scale in Malaysia and the region. UNIMY’s collaboration with Squarecloud on AI-driven energy efficiency and smart building analytics also gives students the opportunity to engage with live deployed AI systems on campus itself.
Industry Partners
Technology Leaders
- Microsoft
- AWS
- Alibaba Cloud
- Google Cloud
- Dell Technologies
National & Emerging Partners
- MDEC
- MIMOS
- Cyberview
- Censof
- Favoriot
- CyberSecurity Malaysia
- TalentCorp
- Ministry of Human Resources
- Masverse
- Satori Research
- My Blockchain Infrastructure
Embedded Microcredentials
- Google Machine Learning Professional Certificate
- IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Microcredentials are available to Applied AI students through Coursera for Campus, building an internationally recognised AI profile alongside their degree.
View all certifications →Career Outcomes
Our graduates are among the most sought-after technology professionals in Malaysia and globally.
In 2026, the organisations winning in every sector are those deploying AI fastest and most effectively. The engineers who build those systems — who understand machine learning pipelines, computer vision, NLP, generative AI, cloud deployment, and AI governance end to end — are not just in demand.
They are in a category of their own. UNIMY’s Bachelor of Applied AI graduates enter that category from day one.
Student Experience
AI students at UNIMY are at the centre of the most exciting technology shift of the 21st century — and the campus environment reflects that energy.
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Advanced AI and Innovation Labs
GPU-equipped labs, cloud platforms, computer vision systems, and generative AI tools in purpose-built environments that mirror the professional AI development workplaces graduates will enter.
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Hackathons and AI Competitions
Regular AI-focused competitions, build challenges, and industry showcases that develop portfolios and professional reputations simultaneously.
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Student Clubs
AI, machine learning, data science, robotics, and emerging technology communities connecting students with shared interests and ambitions.
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Industry Mentorship
Direct connections with working AI engineers, data scientists, and technology leaders through UNIMY’s active industry partner network.
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Campus Life
Esports, wellness facilities, regular events, and a campus culture built around curiosity, ambition, and building things that matter.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Applied Artificial Intelligence with Honours, applicants must meet one of the following:
- Pass Foundation in Computing & Engineering at UNIMY with a minimum CGPA of 2.0.
- Pass STPM with minimum 2 passes (Grade C, GPA 2.0) including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject; or 2 passes with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM.
- Pass A-Level with minimum 2 passes (Grade A–D) including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject; or a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM, O-Level, or IGCSE.
- Pass UEC with 5 Grade B passes including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject, or Additional Mathematics.
- Pass Foundation or Matriculation with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, and a Credit in Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject at SPM or IGCSE.
Applicants who do not meet the Mathematics requirement may be required to complete a pre-requisite Further Mathematics module in their first semester. English Language Requirements: IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL iBT: 40, PTE: 47, MUET: Band 3.5
Scholarships & Financing
UNIMY is committed to making a future-focused AI education accessible. A range of scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid options are available including merit-based scholarships, the DHM Bursary, PTPTN and other government loan schemes, and flexible instalment and payment plan options. Full details are available through the admissions team and UNIMY’s financial aid channels.
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