Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Sunway University · Sunway, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #354
Quick Overview
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Chemical Engineering is a discipline dealing with creating, developing and designing processes to produce, transform or transport products and materials. It combines the knowledge of natural, experimental and life sciences with mathematics and economics to investigate problems and design solutions for issues such as safety, efficiency and sustainability.
The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours is designed so you can apply chemical engineering fundamentals to complex problems, conduct investigations, and design solutions with considerations for public health and safety, sustainability, and net zero carbon outcomes.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and Engineering Mathematics 2
- Chemical Process Calculations
- Engineering Materials and Organic Chemistry
- Fluid Mechanics and Physical Chemistry
- Sustainable Engineering Design
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer & Separation Processes
- Chemical Engineering Lab 1 and Engineering Statistics & Probability
- Advanced Engineering Calculus and Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers
- Plant Design and Process Synthesis and Project Management & Engineering Design
- Engineers in Society and Essentials of Employability
- Chemical Engineering Lab 2 and Chemical Engineering Lab 3
- Chemical Process Safety and Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Data Analytics for Engineers and Transport Phenomena
- Process Dynamics and Control, Reactor Design and Analysis, and Multiphase System
- Design Project 1 and Industrial Training
- Advanced Biochemical Engineering and Advanced Electrochemical Engineering
- Advanced Process Control and Advanced Wastewater Engineering
- Elective 1 and Elective 2 (choose 2)
- Design Project 2 and Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project 2
- Carbon Capture and Storage, Environment and Climate Change, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, and Petroleum Refining and Gas Processing (elective options)
Career outcomes
- Build job-ready chemical engineering capability through applied learning across thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, reaction engineering, and transport phenomena, preparing you for engineering roles in process and design teams.
- Prepare for industry-facing practice with Chemical Engineering Labs and an Industrial Training placement, so you graduate with practical, workplace-relevant experience.
- Strengthen employability for complex industrial projects through design-led modules such as Plant Design and Process Synthesis and Design Project 1 and Design Project 2.
- Develop strong safety and reliability engineering foundations with Chemical Process Safety, supporting roles where process safety and compliance matter.
- Gain practical data and modelling readiness for modern engineering work using Data Analytics for Engineers and tools-focused learning, supporting roles in engineering analytics and process optimisation.
- Graduate with a Chemical Engineering honours pathway that targets specialist readiness for sectors such as petroleum processing, refining, environmental and wastewater engineering, and advanced biochemical and electrochemical process work.
Employability rate
Graduates of chemical engineering programmes in Malaysia typically have an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting ongoing hiring for process, design, and technical roles while entry-level competition can vary by cohort.
Together, these figures point to a comparatively stable career outlook for chemical engineering graduates who pursue practical training and industry-relevant skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university or school-leaving qualification | Sunway accepts several international school-leaving pathways for this programme, with minimum grades or points that include Mathematics and at least one Natural Sciences subject (for example A-Level, IB Diploma, Australian Matriculation, Canadian Matriculation, UEC, and other listed qualifications). You must meet the published minimum for your qualification type, and include the required subjects as stated in the programme entry requirements. |
| Diploma, foundation, or matriculation equivalent | Applicants with a relevant diploma or foundation/matriculation equivalent must meet the programme’s published minimum CGPA/percentage and also include Mathematics and one Natural Sciences subject as specified for the qualification route. If you studied through a different education system, ensure your qualification matches one of the routes listed under the programme entry requirements for international students. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering | Programme entry is stated in terms of Mathematics and one Natural Sciences subject as part of the required school-leaving or pre-university qualification routes. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet Sunway University’s published English language requirements for this programme. If you are applying with non-English medium of instruction qualifications, you will also be asked to submit an accepted English language qualification.
IELTS 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 39600 / per year | Estimated annual course fee (Year 2026) for international students: RM39,600; international students must pay fees in RM equivalent, with USD shown as indicative only. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should plan for tuition paid in Malaysian Ringgit (RM equivalent) and also allow for visa and student pass processing costs. Sunway’s international admissions process includes specific fees for enrolment and Student Pass/visa processing as part of completing your application.
- Enrolment Fee of RM700 (non-refundable) paid as part of the application/enrolment process for international students, as stated in Sunway’s application guidance
- Student Pass/visa processing fee of RM 2,400 paid to EMGS (non-refundable), as stated in Sunway’s international application procedures
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | September 30, 2025 | January 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | September 30, 2025 | January 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | September 30, 2025 | January 30, 2026 |
| Semester begins | January 07, 2026 | April 04, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - 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 | April - 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
Eligibility check (international applicants)
Read the programme entry requirements and confirm your qualification type is listed as an accepted international pathway. Sunway advises applicants to email first to confirm eligibility before applying. Collect your passport, certified academic documents, and your English language evidence (if applicable). Complete your preparation early because international documents and initial payment must be submitted at least eight weeks before the intake date(s).
Submit the international application and required documents
Fill out and submit the International Student Application Form through Sunway’s international admissions process. Attach all required documents to avoid processing delays, including certified true copies of academic qualifications. Sunway also lists English language qualifications such as IELTS and TOEFL for cases where education is not in English. Incomplete applications cannot be processed, and the International Office may request additional documents as part of evaluation.
Complete the payments and receive your offer letter
After eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the required payments listed by Sunway for international students. Sunway states that once an applicant is successful, offer letters are issued via email within 3 working days. Keep records of your payment confirmations since visa processing is linked to your application status. If your application is submitted too close to the intake date, it may be treated as a late application, which can affect timing for visa readiness.
Apply for Student Pass/visa and prepare to travel
Follow the offer letter instructions for acceptance and send any outstanding documents stated in your incomplete record checklist. Sunway notes that Student Pass approval processing time can take up to 6 to 8 weeks after submission of the signed acceptance and required documents and payments. After approval, a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is issued and is valid for 6 months from the issued date. Plan your travel timeline so you can complete any post-arrival requirements after your visa is approved.