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Advancing Great Technologies Through Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Earning a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering opens the door to careers that drive innovation behind technologies such as universal electric power, television, medical imaging, and more.

 

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Job Opportunities

While many graduates go on to specialise and build careers in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, the degree also paves the way for roles in related fields such as:

  • Appliances engineering
  • Communication engineering
  • Computer engineering
  • Control engineering
  • Design Engineering
  • Instrumentation engineering
  • Mechatronics engineering
  • Medical engineering
  • Microelectronics engineering
  • Power engineering
  • Product engineering
  • QA/QC engineering
  • Sales engineering
  • Software engineering
  • Support engineering
  • Telecommunications engineering

 

Why Study the Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Hons) at UOW Malaysia?

Offered at our Glenmarie campus in Selangor, this degree lays a strong foundation in engineering through a comprehensive curriculum. Students take courses that provide a broad-based education in electrical and electronics engineering, while developing technical expertise through their chosen specialisation. It’s a well-rounded program in Malaysia designed to equip future engineers for real-world challenges and innovation.

Students can choose their major in the fourth year:

  • Electrical Power and Renewable Energy
      • Focuses on harnessing green energy and developing the latest smart-grid technology
  • Electronic Engineering
      • Emphasises on advanced digital system design and embedded systems

 

Globally Recognized Degree Program

This program Is fully accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

 

University Award:

Program information

WHERE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MEETS ENGINEERING COURSES, ONLY IN UOW MALAYSIA

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY DESIGN-CENTRIC CURRICULUM
Hands-on learning and real-world experience ensure our future engineers remain current and relevant. Through direct engagement with industry experts, development of real-world projects and exposure to current challenges, our students are grounded in actual practice—ready for a career in electrical and electronics engineering, and beyond. Engineering courses at UOW Malaysia emphasise a Design-Centric Curriculum (DCC), with Design Thinking as the grounding principle of teaching and learning. Students are required to engage in design assignments, Capstone projects and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to develop their skills in design, complex problem-solving, project management, teamwork, lifelong learning and complex communication.

 

COMPETITIVE SYLLABUS TO ENHANCE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.

Industry Advisory Panel:

  • Our Industry Advisory Panel features industry professionals and engineers from ABB Malaysia, ProvenPac, YTL Construction and more, offering direct insight into industry trends to enhance our curriculum and students’ learning.

Industrial Project:

  • Students undertake final-year engineering projects in collaboration with industry partners. These are based on real-world problems, sharpening skills needed for success in competitive sectors offering strong outcomes.

Industrial Visits:

  • Visits to key sites such as MRT construction, Energy Commission, MEASAT Satellite Systems, Fraser & Neave and more, provide exposure to actual operations across sectors relevant to electrical and electronics engineering and mechanical systems.

Young Professional Experience:

  • Students engage with early-career engineers like Mr Loo Ping Yew (R. Stahl Engineering & Manufacturing) and Chin Ze Wei (Schneider Electric), gaining insight into the realities of careers in both mechatronics engineering and related disciplines.

Industrial Training Partners:

  • Our industrial training enhances not only engineering knowledge and technical skills but also soft skills crucial for long-term professional success.

         

 

Industrial Project and Consultancy Partners:

  • Collaborative initiatives allow students to participate in research-driven technical projects designed to address real-world industrial challenges.

          

Duration
4 years
Program Location
University of Wollongong Malaysia, Glenmarie
Core

YEAR 1

  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Circuit Theory
  • Computer Programming for Engineers
  • Engineering CAD
  • Engineering Design Fundamentals
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Digital Electronics
  • Introduction to Communication Systems

YEAR 2

  • Engineering Mathematics 3
  • Circuit Theory and Analysis
  • Principles of Microcontroller Systems
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Statistics
  • Engineering Ethics, Safety and Environment
  • Numerical Methods
  • Electric Machines
  • Signals and Systems
  • Electromagnetic Field Theory and Applications
  • Instrumentation and Measurement

 

YEAR 3

  • Power Electronics
  • Advanced Electronics
  • Control Systems
  • Power Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Digital Communication
  • Microcontroller System Design
  • Electric Machines and Drive Systems
  • Engineering Project Management
  • Capstone Project

 

YEAR 4

  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Principles of Sustainable Engineering
  • MEMS Sensors and Actuators
  • Electrical Energy Utilisation
  • Power Station and High Voltage Engineering
  • Elective (2 subjects)
  • Final Year Project
  • Industrial Training
Electives
  • Real Time Embedded Systems
  • Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)
  • Energy Storage
  • Renewable Energy Systems
MPU
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Global Social Responsibility
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Notes

Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students

  • without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
  • without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)

Intake dates

2025

3 February 14 April 9 June 15 September 27 October
Estimated fees
Local students

RM99,455

International students

RM117,360

 

Notes:

  • International students’ fees are not inclusive of EMGS and Performance Assurance Fee
  • Terms and Conditions Apply
Academic Qualification

GCE A Levels :
2 Principal Passes (2Ds) inclusive of Mathematics and Physics

 

STPM :
2 Principal Passes (2Cs) inclusive of Mathematics and Physics
* minimum Grade C (GP 2.0)

 

UEC :
Min. 5 Credits (5Bs) inclusive of Mathematics and Physics

 

Diploma / Foundation Studies :
Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.00

English Requirement

Local Student:
Band 4 in MUET

 

International Student:
Band 5.5 in IELTS; or a min score of 46 (IBT) or 8 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (160); or PTE Academic (51)

Notes

If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.