Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Intakes | September intake |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA: R2/0713/6/0010 (11/26), MQA/FA3982. |
| 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 an EAC-accredited degree with hands-on, project-based learning and strong graduate employability in energy, manufacturing, automotive, and oil & gas industries.
What will I learn, year by year?
Year 1 (Fundamentals): Build strong foundations in mathematics, materials science, engineering drawings, statics, dynamics, and manufacturing technology.
Year 2 (Core Systems): Master solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, machine mechanics, and structured programming through team projects.
Year 3 (Integration & Internship): Apply heat transfer, design, vibrations, and manufacturing before completing an intensive 14-week industry internship.
Year 4 (Specialisation & Capstone): Deep-dive into Energy Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Asset Integrity, Robotics, or Renewable Energy while delivering final-year projects.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Graduates can work as Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Energy Engineers, Project Engineers, Reliability Engineers and R&D Engineers. Industries include PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, Intel, TNB, Shell, automotive, manufacturing, energy and oil & gas.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
Students can choose from five Core Specialisations: Energy Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Asset Integrity & Reliability, Robotics & System Automation, and Renewable Energy. A Data Science minor is also available.
TESTIMONIAL: quote, full name, year, employer. Photo? (Y/N)
2020 Graduate
Kang Chin Ann
Mechanical Engineering
completed internship at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Grand Prix Ltd, UK. His internship involved composite manufacturing, design and laser projection technology
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
2019 Graduate
Aishah Ismail
a PhD in Applied Science postgraduate student at UTP. Having recently returned from her research attachment programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Aishah looks to carry over some of the good things she has gleaned at the leading Ivy league university into her daily research routine.
“It was heart wrenching to see the animals I took care of for three months developed stroke symptoms,”
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2020 Graduate
Roodra Manogaran
Postdoctoral Research Associate at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/University of Maryland, Baltimore County; “I would recommend anyone to go for a student exchange programme as it was the best experience I ever had in my life. Thanks to Yayasan UTP and the geosciences department, I was able to complete my study abroad programme in MST. The amount of growth and maturing that happens when you study abroad is amazing. I feel it has been one of the most significant attributes to my undergraduate career and personal growth during the last few years.”
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
2016 Graduate
Grandika S. Primadani
Principal Analyst, Asia Pacific – International Plays & Basins, S&P Global
“The petroleum geoscience program at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is excellent preparation for careers in geosciences and other earth science-related professions. During my study in UTP, I was fortunate to have gone through the modules, namely sedimentology and stratigraphy, seismic interpretation, and basin analysis which actually helped me in the integration of geological and geophysical data at the scale of both basin and reservoirs.”
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
2019 Graduate
Min Wai Phyo
Vice President, Distribution Network – Community Banking, Yoma Bank
“As UTP is always encouraging the students to be well-rounded, it is fun to participate in all the co-curriculum activities and also develop our leadership and management skills by being active members of clubs and societies inside the campus.”
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Research areas include energy systems, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, asset integrity & reliability, robotics and automation, and renewable energy. Research is supported by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and UTP's wider research ecosystem.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
Applicable financial assistance may include YUTP Scholarship, Yayasan UTP Education Grant, YUTP Student Support Fund/Bursary, TAZU, PTPTN and eligible external sponsorships. Availability and eligibility should be checked for the current intake.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
Students experience engineering laboratories, design projects, team-based projects, programming, data analytics, co-curricular activities and community engagement. The programme also includes a substantial industry internship, providing exposure to real engineering workplaces.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
September intake
Placement or internship route for this programme
Yes. The programme includes 14 credit hours of industrial internship: Student Industrial Training (7 credits) and Student Industrial Project (7 credits). UTP describes its internship as a high-impact, seven-month industry experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the degree?
Typically four years.
Is the UTP Chemical Engineering degree globally recognized?
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.
What are the minimum entry requirements for local students?
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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