MEng Mechanical Engineering
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The MEng Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a full-time, on-campus programme in Malaysia with a 4-year duration. The programme is designed to develop professional mechanical engineering skills and prepare you to meet industry and societal needs through creating products and processes.
The programme develops core mechanical engineering knowledge and capability for careers across industrial sectors such as manufacturing and energy-related industries, with an emphasis on building the engineering skills employers look for.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mechanics, Fields and Forces
- Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering in Context 1
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- Waves and Matter
- Mechanical Engineering in Context 2
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Thermodynamics A
- Introduction to Dynamics
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
- Mechatronics and Metaskills
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanics of Materials A
- Core courses of Design and Manufacture and Sustainable Development and Engineering Management
- Mini-projects contextualising mechanical engineering science principles
- Group work to produce a solution to an engineering problem
- Individual project in year three to specialise in an area of Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum
Credit hours programme table for MEng Mechanical Engineering (Malaysia). Total programme credits: 144 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 modules per intake block | Mechanics, Fields and Forces | 6 | 24 |
| Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 6 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering in Context 1 | 6 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1 | 6 | |||
| Year 1 | 4 modules per intake block | Waves and Matter | 6 | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineering in Context 2 | 6 | |||
| Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | 6 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2 | 6 | |||
| Year 2 | 4 modules per intake block | Mechatronics and Metaskills | 6 | 24 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 6 | |||
| Mechanics of Materials A | 6 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3 | 6 | |||
| Year 2 | 4 modules per intake block | Design and Manufacture 2 | 6 | 24 |
| Introduction to Dynamics | 6 | |||
| Thermodynamics A | 6 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4 | 6 | |||
| Final year | 8 modules per year including core, optional and project work | Mechatronics and Metaskills | 6 | 48 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 6 | |||
| Mechanics of Materials A | 6 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4 | 6 | |||
| Failure Accident Analysis | 6 | |||
| Group Project 2 and 3 | 6 | |||
| Professional and Industrial Studies | 6 | |||
| Computational Fluid Dynamics with Heat Transfer | 6 | |||
| Total | All modules in the MEng Mechanical Engineering curriculum (Malaysia) including projects. | 144 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain engineering design, manufacturing, and system-thinking skills that are directly relevant to mechanical engineering roles across manufacturing, energy, transport, and industrial sectors.
- Project-led modules and mini-project work help you build job-ready experience in solving engineering problems in teams, which employers typically look for in early-career engineers.
- The individual project component lets you specialise in a Mechanical Engineering niche, helping you position your CV for roles aligned to your chosen technical area.
- Your learning is structured around engineering science applied to products and processes, supporting smoother progression into professional engineering pathways after graduation.
Employability rate
Mechanical engineering graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting consistent hiring by manufacturing, energy, and transport employers.
Overall, this points to a fairly stable career outlook where demand remains strongest for graduates with strong engineering problem-solving and practical project experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Foundation (Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science) / equivalent | International applicants may enter with successful completion of the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science and meeting the Mathematics, Physics and English requirements, as published for the MEng Mechanical Engineering entry pathway. |
| Pre-university / school-leaving qualifications | International applicants can meet entry through recognised school-level qualifications including A-Level (with required Mathematics and Physics grades) or other listed qualifications such as STPM, UEC, IB Diploma, WACE/SACE, and comparable international qualifications, where the Mathematics and Physics subject requirements are met as stated on the programme entry requirements page. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Maschinenbau | Direct match | This programme is Mechanical Engineering and includes core areas such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Engineering Design, so applicants with strong prior study in mechanical/engineering fundamentals and mathematics should be well placed. |
Language requirements
As this programme is taught and assessed in English, international applicants must submit evidence of English language ability as part of the admissions process. If you have previously been educated in English, you may be able to use an English language exemption route if the university confirms your eligibility.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 59529.6 / total program | International tuition shown on Heriot-Watt University Malaysia fees page for MEng Mechanical Engineering (RM 59,529.60). |
Proof of financial resources
To support your student visa application in Malaysia, you may need to provide proof that you can pay tuition fees and living costs. Prepare financial evidence early so you can respond quickly if the visa process requests additional documents.
- Financial evidence for Malaysia student visa requirements as advised during the application and visa process (personal bond and visa process details are published by the university and relevant Malaysia visa guidance).
- Any additional financial document requests communicated by the university through its application and supporting-document checklist.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 05, 2026 | September 07, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| Semester begins | January 05, 2026 | September 07, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - 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 | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| Official transcripts deadline | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| 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
Check entry requirements and prepare documents
Review the programme’s entry requirements for international applicants and confirm that your previous qualification meets the Mathematics and Physics requirements stated for MEng Mechanical Engineering. Plan your English language proof early and make sure your test results (or exemption evidence) are available before the application deadline. Collect passport and academic transcript documents in the format required for upload.
Submit your application online and pay the application processing fee
Use the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia online application form during the published application window. Create an account, complete all required sections, upload supporting documents (including proof of English language proficiency and academic documents), and submit the application with the required processing fee. The university states that they cannot process an application without this fee.
Respond to document checks and finalise admissions
After submission, monitor your application account for any requests for additional or corrected documents. If your English evidence needs clarification, the university may ask for further information as part of its assessment process. Only finalise your travel planning once your offer and admissions steps are completed according to the university instructions.
Prepare for visa processing after offer
Once you receive an offer and are instructed to proceed, follow the university guidance for the student visa process and any required personal bond steps. The university also publishes visa application fee information and notes that the visa application process is tied to Education Malaysia Global Services. Keep your financial evidence ready because visa processes commonly require proof of ability to fund your studies.