Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Sunway University · Subang Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #354
Quick Overview
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The Mechanical Engineering programme is a modern, project-based degree which aims to produce graduates who address the Grand Challenges for Engineering and the UNSDGs. As a project-based degree, students will Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate at least 4 engineering systems (or projects) throughout their degree, with at least 2 projects based on real-life industry challenges.
Students are also taught to meaningfully use current Industry 4.0 tools and software such as 3-D Printing, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Method. Upon successfully completing the programme, Sunway University BEng Hons degree graduates will be awarded the MEng Hons degree from Lancaster University as well as two certificates.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Physics and Fluid Mechanics
- Programming for Engineers and Sustainable Engineering Design
- Introduction to engineering context through Engineers in Society
- Advanced Engineering Calculus
- Computer Modelling & 3D Printing
- Dynamics and Statics
- Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
- Electrical Power Systems & Machines and Engineering Mathematics 3
- Project Management & Engineering Design and Essentials of Employability
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Advanced Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
- Data Analytics for Engineers
- Instrumentation & Automation Controls
- Manufacturing Processes
- Electronics & Microprocessor Systems
- Numerical Analysis & Simulation Tools in Engineering Design
- Solid Mechanics and Vibrations
- Electives (Elective 1 to Elective 5) including options such as Robotics 1, Robotics 2, and Machine Learning
- Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 and Mechanical Engineering Group Project 2
- Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project 2
- Industrial Training
Curriculum
Credit hours for this programme are not available in the official Sunway University programme structure page content that could be fetched. Further official programme structure/credit-hour tables (often in prospectus PDFs or programme-specification documents) must be accessed to complete the credit hours table.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Year 1 (programme structure list only; credits not published on the accessible page) | AI Foundation and Applications | ||
| Engineering Materials | ||||
| Engineering Mathematics 1 | ||||
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | ||||
| Engineering Physics | ||||
| Engineers in Society | ||||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||||
| Programming for Engineers | ||||
| Sustainable Engineering Design | ||||
| Semester 2 | Year 2 (programme structure list only; credits not published on the accessible page) | Advanced Engineering Calculus | ||
| Computer Modelling & 3D Printing | ||||
| Dynamics | ||||
| Electrical Power Systems & Machines | ||||
| Engineering Mathematics 3 | ||||
| Essentials of Employability | ||||
| Project Management & Engineering Design | ||||
| Statics | ||||
| Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer | ||||
| Semester 3 | Year 3 (programme structure list only; credits not published on the accessible page) | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Advanced Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer | ||||
| Data Analytics for Engineers | ||||
| Instrumentation & Automation Controls | ||||
| Manufacturing Processes | ||||
| Electronics & Microprocessor Systems | ||||
| Numerical Analysis & Simulation Tools in Engineering Design | ||||
| Solid Mechanics | ||||
| Vibrations | ||||
| Semester 4 | Year 4 (programme structure list only; credits not published on the accessible page) | Elective 1 | ||
| Elective 2 | ||||
| Elective 3 | ||||
| Elective 4 | ||||
| Elective 5 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering Group Project 2 | ||||
| Final Year Project 1 | ||||
| Final Year Project 2 | ||||
| Industrial Training | ||||
| Total | Total credits (credit hours table not accessible in official sources retrieved for this programme page). | |||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-focused mechanical engineering skills that align with career roles such as Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer, and Project Engineer.
- You build hands-on capability in modern engineering workflows through projects and industry-challenge work using tools such as 3-D Printing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Finite Element Method.
- You strengthen manufacturing and systems readiness for industry by studying topics like Manufacturing Processes, Instrumentation & Automation Controls, and Electronics & Microprocessor Systems.
- You develop design and analysis capability employers look for by combining engineering design with simulation and numerical methods through courses like Numerical Analysis & Simulation Tools in Engineering Design and Solid Mechanics.
- Your final-year project sequence and industrial training help you transition from student to employable graduate with experience you can discuss in recruitment.
- You can tailor your focus through electives (for example Robotics, Machine Learning, and Materials-related options) to match the engineering tracks hiring teams need.
Employability rate
For mechanical engineering graduates in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% and unemployment around 22%, reflecting active hiring demand alongside project and hiring-cycle variability.
Overall, strong demand for mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and design engineers supports a stable graduate pathway when you complete the programme with project and industrial training experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / School-leaving qualification | International applicants should have a recognised school-leaving qualification that meets Sunway University’s entry requirements for this programme, including Mathematics and one Natural Sciences subject (Physics, Biology, or Chemistry). Specific accepted qualifications and minimums are published on the programme page (for example STPM, A-Level, Australian Matriculation, Canadian Matriculation, Monash Foundation Year, Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology, UEC, Diploma, Matriculation/Foundation, and IB Diploma). |
| Other qualifications / recognition of prior learning | Sunway University states that other qualifications are considered on a case-to-case basis for international applicants, and it also provides an APEL.A (recognition of prior learning) route for relevant applicants. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering foundations (Mathematics and Natural Sciences) | Direct match | Sunway University specifies that Natural Sciences subjects for entry should be Physics, Biology or Chemistry (Physics preferred) alongside Mathematics. |
Language requirements
International applicants for the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours must meet Sunway University’s published English language requirements.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual course fee | MYR 38300 / per year | Estimated annual course fee (Year 2026) for international students: RM38,300. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to show they can fund tuition and living costs for their period of study in Malaysia, based on Sunway University and Malaysian student-pass requirements.
- Proof of financial capability for the study period (e.g., bank statements and/or other evidence as required by Malaysian student-pass processing)
- Any additional financial documents requested during the international student application and student-pass process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check entry requirements and prerequisites
Review the published entry requirements for international applicants and confirm you meet the Mathematics and Natural Sciences subject expectations stated for this programme. If your qualifications are different from the listed options, check whether they may be considered on a case-to-case basis. It is recommended that you confirm eligibility before you submit to avoid delays.
Prepare your documents and language proof
Gather your certified academic documents and certificates that support your entry qualification. Prepare your English language proof based on the programme’s requirement. Ensure information is complete and correct to avoid delays during the assessment.
Submit the online application
Complete your application via Sunway University’s official online application process during the published admission period. Upload the required information and certified documents in the requested format through the application system. Pay any required application/enrolment-related charges as instructed in the application flow before submission.
Follow up for next stages of processing
After submission, monitor your application status and respond promptly if the university requests additional information. Complete any remaining steps for international student processing as directed by the university. Keep copies of all documents you submitted for record and student-pass preparation.