Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Facilities Maintenance Engineering
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) · Masai, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Facilities Maintenance Engineering usually refers to the application of techniques, engineering skills, professionalism and effort which are being organized to ensure that the design and development of and equipment provide efficient and effective economical maintenance.
Upon this realization, a curriculum has been structured to fill up the above needs, and the Bachelor Engineering Technology (Hons) in Facilities Maintenance Engineering aims to produce graduates specialized in Facilities Maintenance Engineering technologists with updated maintenance technology and methods in sustainable energy management related to Industry 4.0.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Fundamental English, Professional English 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and Fundamental of Physics in Engineering
- Introduction to Facilities Maintenance Engineering, Materials Science
- Basic Electrical and Electronic, Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design
- Engineering Thermofluids and Static Equipment
- Solid Mechanics and Electrical System Design and Installation
- Industrial Chemical Handling and Material Handling System
- Rotating Equipment, Waste and Water Treatments
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control System and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
- Facilities Planning and Design
- Application of Machine Intelligence, Strategic Improvement Tools for Facility Engineering
- Maintenance Planning and Control and Professional English 2
- Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project 2
- Occupational Safety and Health Management and Capstone Project
- Facilities Asset Management and Technopreneurship (in the final-year sequence)
- Industrial Training
- Building Maintenance and Services
- Energy Performance and Environmental Assessment
Curriculum
Malaysia programme structure with Credit hours per semester. Total credit hours: 140.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 7 modules | Fundamental English | 2 | 26 |
| Professional English 1 | 3 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics 1 | 5 | |||
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 | 2 | |||
| Fundamental of Physics in Engineering | 4 | |||
| Materials Science | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Facilities Maintenance Engineering | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | 6 modules | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Philosophy and Current Issues | 2 | 26 |
| Basic Electrical and Electronic | 4 | |||
| Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design | 4 | |||
| Engineering Thermofluids | 5 | |||
| Welding Technology | 5 | |||
| Static Equipment | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | 7 modules | Innovation Management / Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim / Culture and Lifestyle 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Foreign Language 1 | 2 | |||
| Solid Mechanics | 5 | |||
| Electrical System Design and Installation | 5 | |||
| Industrial Chemical Handling | 5 | |||
| Material Handling System | 5 | |||
| Engineering Project Management | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | 6 modules | Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Rotating Equipment | 5 | |||
| Waste and Water Treatments | 5 | |||
| Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control System | 5 | |||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) | 6 | |||
| Facilities Planning and Design | 7 | |||
| Semester 5 | 7 modules (including elective) | Co-Curriculum | 2 | 30 |
| Professional English 2 | 3 | |||
| Foreign Language 2 | 2 | |||
| Application of Machine Intelligence | 5 | |||
| Strategic Improvement Tools for Facility Engineering | 4 | |||
| Maintenance Planning and Control | 5 | |||
| Elective | 9 | |||
| Semester 6 | 6 modules (including elective) | Final Year Project 1 | 7 | 30 |
| Technopreneurship | 3 | |||
| Engineering Ethics | 3 | |||
| Building Maintenance and Services | 5 | |||
| Energy Performance and Environmental Assessment | 5 | |||
| Elective | 7 | |||
| Semester 7 | 5 modules (including elective) | Final Year Project 2 | 7 | 30 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Management | 5 | |||
| Capstone Project | 6 | |||
| Facilities Asset Management | 6 | |||
| Elective | 6 | |||
| Semester 8 | 1 module | Industrial Training | 0 | 0 |
| Total | Programme modules including Final Year Project, Capstone Project, Facilities Asset Management and Industrial Training (as per published curriculum structure). | 140 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready technical capability for facilities and maintenance engineering roles such as Maintenance Engineer/Technologist and Facilities Maintenance Engineering technologist.
- The curriculum supports industry-relevant work in energy, utilities, and built environments through subjects like HVACR, rotating equipment, and waste and water treatments.
- You gain project management and leadership skills that align with project engineer/technologist roles in construction and multidisciplinary industrial settings.
- You develop workplace-ready competence for safety-critical environments with Occupational Safety and Health Management as part of your final-year learning.
- You strengthen employability across sectors by preparing you for roles in government agencies, oil and gas downstream industries, manufacturing, and service industries such as healthcare and shopping malls.
- You can progress further into management technology, related engineering specialisations, or professional certifications based on the program’s stated pathways.
Employability rate
Facilities maintenance engineering graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting stable but competitive demand for maintenance, facilities, and safety-focused engineering technologists.
Overall, you can expect a generally reliable career outlook, especially when you build practical capability through industrial training and capstone projects during your degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Accepted international entry qualifications | International applicants may apply with Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with CGPA 2.0 or equivalent plus a minimum Grade C in Mathematics and one relevant science or technical based subject, OR a Diploma in Engineering/Engineering Technology (or equivalent), OR a Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) in related fields (or equivalent), OR a Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in related fields (or equivalent), OR APEL.A as prescribed by MQA. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities maintenance, building services and maintenance engineering | Conditional match | Programme entry is based on accepted engineering/technical diploma equivalents or STPM-equivalent pathways for international applicants, as published by UniKL. |
Language requirements
For international applicants applying to this Bachelor programme, UniKL requires proof of English proficiency for Diploma and Bachelor entry. If you do not have an English proficiency certificate, you will be automatically offered UniKL English Language Intensive Programme (E-LIP).
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 9750 / per semester | RM 9,750.00 (Per Semester). Fees shown are the tuition fees only. Not inclusive of visa processing fee. Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change. |
| Total tuition fee | MYR 78000 / total program | RM 78,000.00 (Total Tuition Fee) for international students. Fees shown are the tuition fees only and do not include visa processing fee. |
Proof of financial resources
International students are responsible for funding their tuition and living expenses. For student pass processing, you must be able to show you have sufficient funds for your stay, as required by Malaysia’s student visa rules.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - 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 | October - 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
Submit your international application online
Complete the online application during the published intake period and provide your personal and academic details. Upload your required academic documents and English proficiency evidence (or apply without it if you are being considered for E-LIP). After submission, UniKL’s admissions team will contact you to guide you through the next part of the process.
Meet entry and English requirements
Review the published international entry qualifications for the Bachelor programme and ensure your previous study is eligible. If you do not have English proficiency certificates, follow the guidance for UniKL English Language Intensive Programme (E-LIP). Prepare any supporting documents that explain your qualification equivalency and medium of instruction if applicable.
Complete admissions processing for your student pass
Once your application is processed, follow the instructions provided by UniKL for student pass processing for international students. Provide any additional documents requested by admissions within the required timelines. Keep copies of all uploaded documents and confirmations from your application.