Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Bukit Jalil, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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This APU Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering is designed to provide knowledge and skills to develop a broad understanding of well-defined challenges in the engineering industry, in line with the Dublin Accord. The programme also incorporates industrial training into the syllabus and includes soft skills such as communication and teamwork.
You will study engineering fundamentals that support future pathways, including progression options into APU degree programmes (with credit transfer requirements and approval). The programme includes General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and requires completion of co-curricular activities to meet credit requirements.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and Engineering Mathematics 2 to build core problem-solving skills for mechatronics
- Digital Electronics to cover logic circuits and digital system fundamentals
- Programming with Python to develop programming skills for engineering applications
- Programming knowledge and analogue electronics foundations to support later control and robotics topics
- Engineering Mathematics 2 continues to deepen mathematical proficiency for engineering analysis
- Analogue Electronics for circuit design and analysis foundations
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) for engineering product development
- Material Science to apply chemistry and physics principles for understanding material structure and properties
- Robotics to introduce the design, construction, operation, and use of robots and their computer systems
- Thermo-Fluids to integrate thermodynamics and fluid mechanics concepts
- Problem Solving and Programme Design Using C to strengthen structured problem-solving and programming
- Select elective specialisation options including AMC Applied Mechanics, Fundamental of Petroleum Engineering, Microprocessor Systems, or Petroleum Geochemistry
- Industrial Management, Safety and Ethics to prepare you for professional engineering practice
- Engineering Project to apply learning to solve real-world problems
- Industrial Training / Internship for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare for transition from classroom to workplace
- Apply programme knowledge in an engineering working environment to build practical job readiness
Curriculum
93 credit hours programme. Module list below follows the official semester module outline for the APU Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering; however, the official public pages accessed did not publish the credit-hours per module or per-semester credit totals.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 modules | Instrumentation | ||
| Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics | ||||
| Circuit Analysis | ||||
| Engineering Drawing | ||||
| Semester 2 | 3 modules | Engineering Mathematics 1 | ||
| Digital Electronics | ||||
| Programming with Python | ||||
| Semester 3 | 3 modules | Engineering Mathematics 2 | ||
| Analogue Electronics | ||||
| Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing | ||||
| Semester 4 | 3 modules | Material Science | ||
| Robotics | ||||
| Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Semester 5 | 4 modules plus elective modules | Thermo-Fluids | ||
| Problem Solving and Programme Design Using C. | ||||
| Elective 1: AMC Applied Mechanics | ||||
| Elective 1: Fundamental of Petroleum Engineering* | ||||
| Elective 2: Microprocessor Systems | ||||
| Elective 2: Petroleum Geochemistry* | ||||
| Semester 6 | 3 modules plus elective modules | Industrial Management, Safety and Ethics | ||
| Engineering Project | ||||
| Elective 3: PNS PLC and Pneumatics | ||||
| Elective 3: Elements of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties* | ||||
| Elective 4: Systems and Control | ||||
| Elective 4: Petroleum Geology* | ||||
| Total | All semesters (credit-hours per module not published on the official public pages accessed) | 93 | ||
Career outcomes
- Build job-ready mechatronic engineering fundamentals across electronics, programming, robotics, and engineering project work so you can move confidently into junior engineering and technical roles.
- Strengthen your applied design capability through CAD/CAM, analogue electronics, and robotics learning that supports work in automation, systems design, and engineering support roles.
- Develop practical workplace readiness through a minimum 16-week internship/industrial training, helping you gain experience you can describe in interviews and applications.
- Gain professional practice preparation with Industrial Management, Safety and Ethics, supporting your ability to work responsibly in engineering teams.
- Use the programme’s engineering project experience to demonstrate problem-solving ability with real-world outputs that employers can evaluate.
Employability rate
APU states a 100% employability rate for its students.
This indicates strong demand and a favourable employment pathway for graduates with job-ready technical training and internship experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification equivalent to SPM/O-Levels/UEC | International applicants must meet the programme’s general entry requirements shown on APU’s international admissions section, including a relevant school-leaving qualification (SPM, IGCSE/O-Levels, or UEC) with credits in Mathematics and a relevant science subject area, plus the required English pass as stated. |
| Recognised engineering/technical certificate or equivalent | International applicants may also be considered with a recognised Certificate in Engineering/Engineering Technology or a recognised related Vocational/Technical/Skills Certificate, including the additional condition of either one year of relevant work experience or at least one semester of a bridging programme (as stated by APU). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and electronics fundamentals | Direct match | This diploma includes modules such as Instrumentation, Circuit Analysis, Analogue Electronics, and Digital Electronics, so applicants with relevant science/engineering background typically align well with the technical content. |
Language requirements
International students must meet the official English requirements listed by APU for this Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering.
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.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 54200 / total program | International total for the programme is RM54,200; excludes deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and excludes the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare proof of funds for study in Malaysia for the full tuition cost and related expenses. If the visa process or admissions guidance requests a specific format of financial proof, submit exactly what is required by the official process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | September 24, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 24, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Summer intake | November - Winter 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 - Summer intake | November - Winter 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 international application
Apply through APU’s official admissions route for this programme during the published intake window. Complete the required fields and upload your academic documents for assessment. If your documents are not in English, ensure you provide the certified translations and formats requested by the admissions process.
Provide your English language proof
Submit your official English test results that match APU’s listed minimums for international students for IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Pearson (PTE). If a different proof type is accepted in your case, follow the admissions guidance and the programme’s official English requirements. Confirm your submission before the intake deadline so your application can be processed.
Wait for admission decision and next instructions
After you submit, APU will review your application based on the entry requirements for international applicants. If any documents are missing or need updates, respond within the requested timeframe communicated by the admissions team. Once you receive an offer, follow the next steps for enrolment and visa-related processing guidance provided by the university.