Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering with Honours
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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APU’s Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering with Honours is a 4-year full-time engineering degree designed to give you a strong mechatronic engineering foundation aligned with Industry Revolution 4.0 and modern engineering practice.
The programme builds skills across mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer engineering, including core subjects such as circuit analysis, instrumentation, engineering mathematics, electronics, and advanced mechatronic specialisations, plus an internship and final-year engineering projects.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Analysis of Circuits
- Instrumentation & Measurement
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to C Programming and Programming with Python
- Engineering Materials and Engineering Design
- Engineering Statics & Dynamics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Analogue Electronics and Digital Electronics
- Introduction to Electrical Systems
- Engineering Mathematics 3 and Electromagnetic Field Theory
- Engineering Software & Applications and Signals and Linear Systems
- Innovation Processes
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Sensors & Actuators
- Control Engineering and Communication Engineering Principles
- Engineering Mathematics 4 and Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
- Engineering Project Management and Venture Building
- Mechanics of Machines and Industrial Automation
- Robotics Technology
- Minor/Extension Pathway selection in the 2nd Semester of Year 3
- Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks
- Final year Engineering modules with industry application focus
- Capstone-style preparation for professional employment
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | Common Modules | Analysis of Circuits | 6 | 30 |
| Instrumentation & Measurement | 6 | |||
| Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 6 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics 1 | 6 | |||
| Engineering Materials | 6 | |||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | Common Modules | Engineering Mathematics 2 | 6 | 30 |
| Introduction to C Programming | 6 | |||
| Programming with Python | 6 | |||
| Engineering Design | 6 | |||
| Engineering Statics & Dynamics | 6 | |||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | Common Modules | Analogue Electronics | 6 | 30 |
| Digital Electronics | 6 | |||
| Introduction to Electrical Systems | 6 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics 3 | 6 | |||
| Electromagnetic Field Theory | 6 | |||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | Common Modules and Specialised Modules | Engineering Software & Applications | 6 | 30 |
| Signals and Linear Systems | 6 | |||
| Innovation Processes | 6 | |||
| Fluid Mechanics | 6 | |||
| Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 6 | |||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | Common Modules and Specialised Modules | Control Engineering | 6 | 30 |
| Communication Engineering Principles | 6 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics 4 | 6 | |||
| Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software | 6 | |||
| Engineering Project Management | 6 | |||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | Common Modules, Specialised Modules, and Pathway Choice | Venture Building | 6 | 30 |
| Mechanics of Machines | 6 | |||
| Industrial Automation | 6 | |||
| Robotics Technology | 6 | |||
| Sensors & Actuators | 6 | |||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | Internship and Common Modules | Internship (16 weeks) | 16 | 34 |
| Project Phase 1 (Investigation) | 6 | |||
| Group Design Project 1 | 6 | |||
| Engineer in Society | 6 | |||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | Common Modules and Specialised Modules | Project Phase 2 (Implementation) | 6 | 28 |
| Group Design Project 2 | 6 | |||
| CAD/ CAM | 6 | |||
| Minor/Extension Pathway (Continuation) module | 6 | |||
| MQA Compulsory Subjects: Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students) / Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students) | 4 | |||
| Total | All modules across Year 1 to Year 4, including Internship/Industrial Training, project phases, specialised engineering modules, pathway modules, and MQA compulsory subjects. | 148 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build a strong foundation across mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer engineering so you can step into mechatronics roles with a broad, practical skill set.
- You graduate with technical capability for designing, analyzing, and testing intelligent products and automation systems that use controllers, sensors, and mechatronic devices.
- You develop job-relevant experience through an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum of 16 weeks, helping you transition smoothly from class to workplace engineering.
- You gain clear career options across automation, robotics and automation for advanced manufacturing, robot control systems, and real-time computer control software and hardware development.
- Because the program is accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia and aligned with the Washington Accord, you get international professional recognition pathways as a graduate engineer.
- You strengthen engineering communication and project management abilities, supporting progression from engineering roles into management and leadership tracks.
Employability rate
The program page highlights APU’s 100% employability rate in general marketing for engineering education, but it does not publish field-specific graduate employability and unemployment percentages for mechatronic engineering in Malaysia.
For international applicants, the practical internship exposure plus the mechatronics-focused curriculum is designed to support steady career readiness for engineering employers.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct entry to Level 1 (international qualifications) | International applicants are assessed through APU’s international qualification equivalency process using MQA’s Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent). Admission to Level 1 is based on recognised qualifications such as STPM (with Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry), A-Level (with Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry), UEC (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry), or a relevant foundation/matriculation pathway with required Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry credits. |
| Subject background for engineering study | Entry requirements specify Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) for direct entry to Level 1, including passes/credits at the relevant level depending on your qualification route (for example, STPM A-Level, or foundation with the required science and mathematics credit). If your qualifications are different, APU will determine eligibility through the MQA equivalency comparison process. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics fundamentals | Direct match | Plain text if published on official page. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet APU’s minimum English proficiency requirement to continue into the main study programme. If you do not meet the required level, you may apply for a student visa on a conditional basis and enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival, then take the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 137200 / total program | Total for International: RM36,200 (Year 1) + RM34,800 (Year 2) + RM36,200 (Year 3) + RM36,200 (Year 4) equals RM137,200 total for international, as published on the official course page. Fees stated exclude deposits and miscellaneous fees and exclude 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) for international students. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must show they can cover tuition and living expenses for studying in Malaysia as required for student pass processing. You should prepare financial documents as instructed by the official Malaysia student pass/EMGS process once your admission is progressing.
- Financial capacity proof for international students as required for Malaysia student pass processing (EMGS/student visa process).
- Any additional financial document instructions communicated during your application for student pass processing.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | June 01, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | September 28, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application (online)
Apply through APU’s official application channel during the published intake period and complete all required sections accurately. Upload your academic documents and any required English language proof. Review your submission details carefully before you submit to avoid delays in eligibility review.
Credential eligibility review for international qualifications
APU will determine your eligibility based on MQA’s equivalency approach for international qualifications. Ensure your Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) background is clearly shown in your submitted certificates/transcripts. If your qualification is assessed under a different route (for example, foundation pathway or other recognised equivalents), follow the admissions guidance provided after application.
Meet English proficiency requirements (or follow the conditional pathway)
Submit your IELTS/TOEFL/PTE results to meet APU’s published minimum English requirement for international students. If you do not meet the minimum, APU states you may apply for a student visa on a conditional basis and enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU after arrival in Malaysia. After completing the certification programme, you will take the required English language assessment as instructed by APU.
Proceed with student pass processing (EMGS process)
Once your admission is progressing, you will need to follow Malaysia student pass processing requirements communicated by the official process provider. Prepare the financial documentation needed to support your studies in Malaysia as requested during the student pass stage. Follow deadlines and instructions exactly to avoid delays in issuance of travel and study documents.