
2½ years
July, September.
Diploma
In Malaysia, the Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering is a popular sub-degree qualification, typically taking 2 to 2.5 years to complete. It's designed for SPM/O-Level holders (usually requiring 3 credits, including mathematics and a science/technical subject) who want a practical, hands-on entry into the mechatronics industry.
The curriculum is highly interdisciplinary, blending core concepts from
Mechanical Engineering: Statics, dynamics, thermofluids, and computer-aided design (CAD).
Electrical & Electronics: Circuit analysis, digital electronics, microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators.
Computer Science: Introduction to programming (e.g., C, Python), embedded systems.
Control Systems: Hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and robotics basics.
Malaysian institutions emphasize practical skills through extensive lab work and projects. These MQA-accredited diplomas prepare graduates for roles like assistant engineers, mechatronics technicians, automation technicians, or R&D assistants in manufacturing, automation, and robotics sectors. Graduates can also use their diploma for advanced standing to enter the second year of a bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering.
University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Total Credits
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Full tuition fee: (USD12,235) Total for International
Common Core
Semester 1
Instrumentation
Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
Circuit Analysis
Engineering Drawing
Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics 1
Digital Electronics
Programming with Python
Semester 3
Engineering Mathematics 2
Analogue Electronics
Semester 4
Material Science
Robotics
Semester 5
Thermo-Fluids
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Problem Solving and Programme Design Using C
Elective 1
Applied Mechanics
Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering*
Elective 2
Microprocessor Systems
Petroleum Geochemistry*
Semester 6
Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing
Industrial Management, Safety, and Ethics
Engineering Project
Elective 3
PLC and Pneumatics
Elements of Reservoir Rock and Fluid*
Elective 4
Systems and Control
Petroleum Geology*
Semester 7 Internship (16 weeks)
Students will undertake an internship/industrial training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
PETROLEUM EXPLORATION SPECIALISM*
Students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering with Honors in the future will need to take the modules as electives.
IELTS - 5.0
TOEFL - 40 (iBT)
PTE - 47
Others - MUET: Band 3.5
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