PhD: Chemical Engineering

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LevelPostgraduate (PhD)
FacultyFaculty of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department
Duration36–96 months FT / 48–120 PT
IntakesJanuary, May, September. Applications are accepted year-round (research-based programmes have no fixed closing date) and applicants are placed into whichever intake fits best.
Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref)R3/524/8/0018 (12/29); MQA Ref: A8418.
Tuition (Total, Malaysian)RM12,200/yr Eng & Geoscience · RM8,600 Mgmt · RM8,000 IS (Jan 2020 figures, UPDATE)

Who is this programme for?

For candidates with a Master's degree (or an outstanding Bachelor's, CGPA ≥3.65, via internal assessment) who want to conduct independent research in areas like carbon capture, biomass/biofuels, nanomaterials, hydrogen production, or process modelling and control.

What will I learn, year by year?

Early stage — literature review and (if needed) prerequisite programmes in Principles of Chemical Engineering and Process Safety.

Core years — independent research in your specialisation (e.g. CO2 capture, waste-to-energy, hydrogen production), with regular progress reviews and a completion seminar.

Final stage — thesis writing, submission, and Viva Voce.

Full-time: 3–8 years; part-time: 4–10 years.

Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles

University professor/researcher roles; senior R&D positions in Oil & Gas and Energy; leadership roles in engineering consultancy; entrepreneurial ventures in chemical engineering technology. Named industry partners include PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, Schlumberger, PTT Exploration and Production, Lynas, and Yokogawa

One thing that makes it different at UTP

Ten active research tracks (from CO2 capture to hydrogen production) backed by an international academic network (Kyushu, Texas A&M, University of Calgary, and others) and direct industry ties to PETRONAS and ExxonMobil.

The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?

UTP Graduate Assistantship (GA) — PhD-level only, can cover tuition for full-time research students in exchange for teaching-assistant duties and ~22 research days/month. Also: EPF withdrawal option; industry-sponsored funding via supervisors' research grants. MyBrain 2.0

Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?

UTP Graduate Assistantship (GA) — PhD-level only, can cover tuition for full-time research students in exchange for teaching-assistant duties and ~22 research days/month. Also: EPF withdrawal option; industry-sponsored funding via supervisors' research grants.

Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?

24/7 health centre, sports and recreation complex, 50+ student societies, accessible campus facilities, and student development/transportation support.

Next Intake + Application Deadline ​​

January, May, September. Applications for PhD (research-based) are open all year with no fixed deadline — accepted candidates are slotted into the nearest suitable intake.

Placement or internship route for this programme

Not a formal internship (research degree). GA/GRA positions and named industry-collaboration partners (PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, Schlumberger, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact prospective supervisors in the Chemical Engineering Department directly, based on their expertise area.

Varies for local/international students; see the Postgraduate Tuition Fees page.

Yes: research assistantships and industry-sponsored funding (see Financial Aid page).

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Programme Lead

More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.

Program Leader, PhD: Chemical Engineering

Dr Wan Zaireen Nisa Bt Yahya

zaireen.yahya@utp.edu.my (+6053687584)

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

Academic Executive

Ms Nur Nadiah binti Muhamad Suffi

nadiah.suffi@utp.edu.my

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

MSc in Process Safety (ODL)

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LevelPostgraduate (ODL)
FacultyDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
DurationMinimum 1 year, maximum 3 years
IntakesJanuary, May & September
Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref)

JPT/BPP: N-DL/540/7/0004 (03/26); MQA/SWA14306

Tuition (Total, Malaysian) 

Who is this programme for?

For working engineers (Bachelor's, CGPA 2.50+, or lower with experience and internal assessment) who want to specialise in process safety without leaving their job — delivered via modular ODL with live tutorials, built around industry professionals' schedules.

What will I learn, year by year?

41 credits total: 5 core modules (15 credits) covering process safety management, safe design & operation, human factors, hazard analysis & risk management, and system safety engineering; 3 technical electives (9 credits) chosen from options like fire & explosion engineering, quantitative risk assessment, or industrial hygiene; university/national requirements in Data Analytics, Project Management, and Research Methodology (7 credits); and a two-part Master Project (10 credits).

Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)

Oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical/pharmaceutical industries, consultancies, regulatory/authority bodies, and R&D scientific bodies. Named roles: Safety Engineer, Process Safety Engineer, Risk and Safety Manager, Process/Technical Safety Engineer, HSE Lead Engineer, Risk Analyst, Safety Consultant.

One thing that makes it different at UTP

The only program focusing on Process Safety offered in Malaysia — a modular programme jointly developed with PETRONAS, custodian engineers, and process safety institutions, taught by a blend of UTP faculty and industry adjunct lecturers.

The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?

Not research-based (programmework programme). Curriculum covers five core thrusts: Hazard Properties, Safety Systems, Process Technology/Design, Human Factors, and Risk Analysis. Programme established 2017 following an Expert Panel Workshop with academics and industry professionals.

Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?

UTP's current fee table lists RM23,700 for Malaysian ODL students. No programme-specific scholarship is identified on the programme page. Applicants can explore applicable external sponsorships, EPF withdrawal and education financing. UTP's GA funding is intended for research students rather than this programmework programme.

STUDENT LIFE: What should an applicant to THIS programme know?

modular delivery with 5+ live tutorial sessions per semester via the ULearnX learning management system, plus digital textbooks and online forums — designed for part-time study alongside full-time work.

Next Intake + Application Deadline

January, May, September. UTP confirms these three intakes. The programme page does not state a specific application deadline, so the deadline should be confirmed with UTP Admission for the chosen intake.

Placement or internship route for this programme

Not applicable in the traditional sense — students complete a two-part Master Project (10 credits total) rather than a placement, though APEL-A (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) is available for candidates with relevant work experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Non-engineering graduates need prerequisite programmes in Engineering/Engineering Technology.

Yes — APEL-A eligible for candidates with sufficient working experience.

Modular, with 5+ live tutorials per semester via ULearnX, digital textbooks, and online forums.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Programme Lead

More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.

BBM Programme Leader​

Ir Dr Mazian Mohammad

mazian.mohammad@utp.edu.my

+6053687152

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

Academic Executive

Ms Farah Abdul Latif

farahlatif@utp.edu.my

+6053687030

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

MSc in Process Integration (ODL)

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LevelPostgraduate (ODL)
FacultyDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
DurationMinimum 1 year, maximum 3 years
IntakesJanuary, May & September
Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref)

JPT/BPP: R-DL/0711/7/0006 (02/30); MQA/SWA13428

Tuition (Total, Malaysian)RM23,700 ODL for Malaysian students.

Who is this programme for?

"Tailored for chemical/process/operation engineer[s]" — working engineers (Bachelor's, CGPA 2.50+, or lower with experience and internal assessment) who want to specialise in process integration without leaving their job, via 100% online delivery.

What will I learn, year by year?

41 credits total: 4 core modules (12 credits) — Heat Integration, Modelling, Optimisation, Operability & Control; 4 technical electives (12 credits) chosen from Process Safety, Environmental Design, Advanced Distillation, Refinery/Petrochemical Processes, Reaction/Separation Synthesis, or Cogeneration/Site Utility; university/national requirements in Data Analytics, Project Management, and Research Methodology (7 credits); and a two-part Project (10 credits). Students also learn simulation tools Aspen HYSYS and Aspen+.

Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)

Graduates may pursue roles such as Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Operations Engineer, Control Engineer, Technical Engineer, Process Data Analyst, Consultant and Pollution Control Engineer across oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical and other process industries.

One thing that makes it different at UTP

"The only MSc programme focusing on Process Integration in Malaysia," with hands-on training in industry-standard simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen+).

The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?

Not research-based (programmework programme). Core focus areas: Heat Integration, Modelling, Optimisation, Operability & Control, plus electives spanning safety, environmental design, distillation, refinery/petrochemical processes, and site utilities.

Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?

No programme-specific scholarship is stated on the programme page. GA/GRA are primarily research-oriented and should not be presented as funding for this programmework programme. Malaysian students can explore EPF withdrawal, external sponsorships and education financing where eligible.

Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?

ODL-specific: 100% online with self-instructional materials (SIMS), minimum 8 hours of live online class per programme per semester, scheduled after working hours or on weekends, with an online open-book final exam.

Next Intake + Application Deadline

January, May, September. For the upcoming January 2027 intake, use UTP's current postgraduate application schedule for the applicable Malaysian deadline.

Placement or internship route for this programme

Not applicable — students complete a two-part Project (10 credits) rather than a placement/internship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.

Non-engineering graduates need prerequisite programmes in Principles of Chemical Engineering and Process Safety and Loss Prevention, delivered 100% online.

Industry-standard simulation software Aspen HYSYS and Aspen+.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Programme Lead

More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.

BBM Programme Leader​

Dr Nurul Aini Amran

nurul.amran@utp.edu.my

+6053687563

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

Academic Executive

Ms Nur Nadiah M Suffi

nadiah.suffi@utp.edu.my

+6053687893

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

MSc by Research: Chemical Engineering

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LevelPostgraduate (research)
FacultyFaculty of Science, Management & Computing – Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Duration24–48 months FT / 36–72 PT
IntakesJanuary, May, September
Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref)JPT/BPP: R3/524/7/0008 (02/29); MQA Ref: A7925
Tuition (Total, Malaysian)RM7,600/yr Eng & Geoscience · RM5,220 Mgmt · RM5,500 IS (Jan 2020 figures, UPDATE)

Who is this programme for?

For candidates with an engineering bachelor's degree (CGPA 2.50+, or lower with work experience and internal assessment) who want to conduct research in areas like carbon capture, biomass/biofuels, nanomaterials, hydrogen production, or process modelling and control.

What will I learn, year by year?

Early stage — prerequisite programmes (Principles of Chemical Engineering, Process Safety and Loss Prevention, both online) if needed, plus Research Methodology.

Core stage — independent, one-on-one supervised research in your specialisation, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and workshops/seminars.

Final stage — thesis writing, submission, and viva.

Full-time: 2–4 years; part-time: 3–6 years.

Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles

Advanced roles in Process Engineering, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Control Engineering, Environmental Engineering; R&D in engineering industries; academic roles as lecturers/researchers; Technical Consultant/Project Manager; entrepreneurship/startup founder; or continuing to a PhD.

Named industry partners: PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, Schlumberger, PTT Exploration and Production, Lynas, YTY Group, Yokogawa.

One thing that makes it different at UTP

An unusually broad academic partner network — 18 universities across Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, India, Australia, the UK, Denmark, and France — plus named industry collaborators including PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, and Schlumberger.

The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?

Ten focus areas: process monitoring/fault diagnosis; process modelling & control; carbon footprint & sustainability; ionic liquids/surfactants/green extraction; gas hydrates for CCS/desalination/flow assurance; functional nanomaterials; CO2 capture & catalytic reforming; biomass/biofuel; waste-to-energy; hydrogen production. No single named research centre. Programme lead: Dr Wan Zaireen Nisa Bt Yahya.

Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?

UTP's current local fee table lists Graduate Assistantship (GA) for full-time PhD research students only, so it does not apply to this MSc. Malaysian students should explore external sponsorships, EPF withdrawal and other applicable education funding.

STUDENT LIFE: What should an applicant to THIS programme know?

One-on-one supervision, access to state-of-the-art facilities, workshops and seminars, and both online and on-campus support with a flexible study plan.

Next Intake + Application Deadline ​​

January, May, September. For the January 2027 intake, applicants should follow UTP's current postgraduate application schedule and confirm the applicable deadline before applying.

Placement or internship route for this programme

No compulsory internship is specified. Practical industry exposure comes through collaborative and industry-driven research, access to research facilities and projects involving UTP's industry partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

A research-based MSc focuses on independent research under the guidance of a supervisor, culminating in a thesis. Unlike taught programs, it has minimal programmework (only Research Methodology) and emphasizes development of critical thinking.

Process monitoring, carbon capture, materials development, separations, biomass processing, renewable energy, and hydrogen production.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Programme Lead

More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.

Program Leader, MSc by Research: Chemical Engineering

Dr Wan Zaireen Nisa Bt Yahya

zaireen.yahya@utp.edu.my (+6053687584)

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

Academic Executive

Ms. Nur Nadiah binti Muhamad Suffi

nadiah.suffi@utp.edu.my (+6053687893)

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

MSc in Petroleum Engineering

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Level Postgraduate (programmework)
Faculty Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Duration 1–3 years full-time
Intakes January, May & September
Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) JPT/BPP(R3/0724/7/0003)05/30; MQA/A11414
Tuition (Total, Malaysian) RM29,350 (Malaysian, conventional)

Who is this programme for?

Designed for engineering graduates and professionals seeking advanced knowledge in reservoir engineering, drilling, production, enhanced oil recovery and petroleum project management, with applications across the upstream oil and gas industry.

What will I learn, year by year?

Graduates can pursue roles such as Reservoir Engineer, Production Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, EOR Specialist, Well Engineer and Petroleum Consultant with organisations such as PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, SLB, Baker Hughes and other oil & gas companies and consultancies.

Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)

Graduates can pursue roles such as Reservoir Engineer, Production Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, EOR Specialist, Well Engineer and Petroleum Consultant with organisations such as PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, SLB, Baker Hughes and other oil & gas companies and consultancies.

One thing that makes it different at UTP

UTP combines petroleum-engineering programmework with strong industry and field-development exposure, supported by its established Petroleum Engineering Department and close interaction with industry practitioners.

The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?

Research areas include enhanced oil recovery, oilfield chemicals, flow assurance, drilling optimisation, drilling fluids & completion, deep reservoirs, HPHT, unconventional hydrocarbons, reservoir modelling, production enhancement and carbon capture & storage. Research is supported by the Department of Petroleum Engineering and its academic researchers.

Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?

UTP's research-master funding options GA and GRA are not directly applicable to this programmework programme. Malaysian students may explore EPF withdrawal, external sponsorships and education financing, subject to eligibility.

Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?

The conventional programme is campus-based, offering opportunities for direct interaction with lecturers, peers and industry-linked activities. Students complete programmework and dissertation requirements and can benefit from UTP's petroleum-engineering facilities and industry connections.

Next Intake + Application Deadline

January, May and September. For the January 2027 intake, UTP's current postgraduate application schedule gives 21 December 2026 as the Malaysian application deadline.

Placement or internship route for this programme

No compulsory internship is specified. The programme is centred on programmework and dissertation, with industry-relevant research and field-development projects providing opportunities to apply petroleum-engineering knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Engineering graduates and professionals interested in petroleum engineering.

Relevant applicants may be considered subject to UTP’s admission requirements/prerequisites.

Options include EOR, flow assurance, drilling, deep reservoirs, HPHT, unconventional hydrocarbons and reservoir modelling.

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Programme Lead

Ts Dr Berihun Mamo Negash

bmamo.negash@utp.edu.my

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MSc in Process Safety

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LevelPostgraduate (programmework)
FacultyDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Duration1–3 years full-time
IntakesJanuary, May & September
Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref)

JPT/BPP R/0711/7/0005 (02/25); MQA/SWA7662

Tuition (Total, Malaysian)RM29,550 for Malaysian students (conventional).

Who is this programme for?

Designed for engineering graduates, as well as working professionals seeking to develop expertise in process safety, risk management, and loss prevention across process industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and related sectors.

What will I learn, year by year?

Stage 1: Build foundations in process safety management, safe design and operation, human factors, hazard analysis and system safety. Stage 2: Develop specialist knowledge through electives such as fire and explosion engineering, quantitative risk assessment, industrial hygiene, emergency management and plant integrity. Final stage: Complete Research Methodology and Master Projects I & II.

Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)

Graduates can work in oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, consulting, public, and R&D sectors as Risk and Safety Managers, Process Safety Engineers, Process/Technical Safety Engineers, HSE Lead Engineers, Risk Analysts, and Safety Consultants.

One thing that makes it different at UTP

Engineer, Safety Engineer, Risk Analyst, Risk & Safety Manager, Process/Technical Safety Engineer, HSE Lead Engineer and Safety Consultant in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical/pharmaceutical, consulting, regulatory and R&D organisations. Universiti Teknologi PETRONASUTP describes it as the only programme focusing specifically on Process Safety in Malaysia, developed with PETRONAS, process-safety institutions, experts and industry practitioners.

The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?

Research and teaching focus on process safety, loss prevention, hazard analysis, risk assessment, fire/explosion, human factors, safety systems and process-plant integrity within the Department of Chemical Engineering. The programme also draws on industry practitioners through UTP's Adjunct Lecture Programme.

Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?

GA is for PhD students only. GRA is research-oriented and should not be presented as funding for this programmework programme. Malaysian students can explore applicable EPF withdrawal, external sponsorships and education financing.

Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?

The programme is modular, allowing professionals to develop specific process-safety competencies. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The curriculum includes 41 credits, combining core modules, technical electives, Data Analytics, Project Management, Research Methodology and two Master Project modules.

Next Intake + Application Deadline

January, May and September intakes. For the January 2027 intake, UTP's current postgraduate application schedule gives 21 December 2026 as the Malaysian application deadline.

Placement or internship route for this programme

No compulsory internship is specified. Students instead complete Master Project I & II, allowing them to investigate and address a process-safety problem through research and applied analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Engineering graduates and professionals interested in process safety and risk.

Yes, the programme is available part-time. 3. What areas can I specialise in?

Options include fire and explosion, quantitative risk, emergency management, industrial hygiene, environmental risk and plant integrity.

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Programme Lead

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS:Ts. Dr. M Hizami B M Yusoff

hizami.yusoff@utp.edu.my

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Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Engineering
Duration4 years
IntakesJanuary, May and September undergraduate intake cycle
Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref)EAC
Tuition (Total, Malaysian)RM110,000

Who is this programme for?

School leavers or Foundation/A-Level/Matriculation/Diploma graduates with a strong Physics, Chemistry and Maths background who want a EAC-accredited degree with a long industry internship and strong graduate employability in oil & gas, petrochemicals and process industries.

What will I learn, year by year?

Year 1: Mathematics, chemistry, engineering fundamentals, fluid mechanics and safety.

Year 2: Thermodynamics, heat transfer, separation processes and laboratory work.

Year 3: Reaction engineering, data analytics, process safety, simulation, plant design and an industrial internship.

Year 4: Advanced laboratory work, plant design, a research project and a chosen specialisation, such as sustainable engineering, process systems, processing industries, process safety or renewable energy.

https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/Bachelor-of-Chemical-Engineering-with-Honours.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles

Graduates work in roles such as process, production, plant, safety, design and research engineer. PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, SLB, Baker Hughes, BASF, Intel and TechnipFMC.

One thing that makes it different at UTP

A 7-month (2-semester) industrial internship — longer than the norm — plus EAC accreditation and a TalentBank Top-90-globally employability ranking.

Testimonial

2002, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) (Y).

Ts. Dr. Radin Zulhazmi RA Halim

My Chemical Engineering education at UTP provided me with more than technical knowledge. It trained me to analyse complex systems, evaluate evidence, manage risks and develop practical solutions. My career has also shown me that an engineering qualification can open doors not only to technical and industrial roles, but also to management, consultancy, policymaking and national service. 2002, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) (Y).

Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE

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Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?

Carbon capture and membrane separation: Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage Center; Prof. Ir. Dr. Lau Kok Keong, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Haslinda Zabiri and Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdul Halim Shah Maulud, AP Dr Yeong Yin Fong and Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Serene Lock Sow Mun, Dr Nik Abdul Hadi, Dr Khairiraihanna, Dr Nurul Ekmi. Dr Norwahyu.

Centre of Advanced Process Safet: Dr. Azizul Buang, Dr Syaza Izyanni.

Ionic liquids and rare earth recovery (Center of Research in Ionic Liquid: Prof. Dr. Mohamad Azmi Bustam and Ts. ChM. Dr. Mohd Dzul Hakim Wirzal, Dr Wan Zaireen.

Advanced materials for wastewater treatment and hydrogen (Centre of Innovative Nanostructures & Nanodevices): Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Suriati Sufian, Dr Raihan Mahirah, Dr Noorfidza.

CBBR: AP. Dr Lam Man Kee, AP Dr Noridah.

Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?

Malaysian undergraduates may check YUTP scholarship, education grant and bursary, PTPTN, and EPF education withdrawal, subject to each scheme’s criteria. TAZU is available to eligible Malaysian Muslim students. PETRONAS sponsorship and external scholarships have separate application windows and eligibility rules.

Student Life: what should an applicant to this programme know?

Expect laboratory sessions, team projects, a plant design project and a final-year research project. CHE students can also explore field trips, student chapter activities, industry talks, exchange opportunities and the seven-month internship.

Next Intake + Application Deadline ​​

January 2027 intake. Online applications are expected to open 14 October 2026 and close 17 November 2026 for Malaysian undergraduate applicants. Registration is listed for 4 January 2027.

Placement or internship route for this programme

The curriculum includes Student Industrial Training (SIT), 7 credits, followed by a Student Industrial Project (SIP), 7 credits. The department describes the combined industrial internship as seven months, with local and international opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically four years.

Yes, it is fully accredited and internationally recognized. The program is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). Because Malaysia is a signatory of the Washington Accord, a UTP Chemical Engineering degree is recognized as equivalent to engineering degrees in other signatory countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. Additionally, the program consistently ranks within the Top 150 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

To enter directly into the undergraduate degree, applicants must fulfill specific academic prerequisites:For Direct Entry (STPM / A-Levels / Matriculation / Diploma): Applicants must hold a relevant qualification (such as STPM, A-Levels, IB, or a recognized Engineering Diploma) with strong passing grades in core STEM subjects.For UTP Foundation Pathway: Students entering from SPM or O-Levels must first pass the 1-year Foundation in Engineering program. The minimum entry requirement is a Grade C in Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

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Programme Lead

Dr Khariraihanna Bt Johari (Undergraduate Leader)

khairiraihana.j@utp.edu.my

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