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Geared to Meet the Surge of Innovation and Emergence of New Technologies

The Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours degree program at Glenmarie, Selangor campus is a multidisciplinary field of science that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, systems engineering and control engineering. This engineering course in Malaysia is suitable for students who are passionate and interested in understanding new designs or developing new sensors, actuators, control algorithms and using advanced functional materials for the design of mechanical systems.

This program is designed to meet the surge of innovation and emergence of new technologies required by modern industries to sustain global competitiveness—making mechatronic engineers hybrid graduates capable of tackling a wide range of industry challenges. Every sector increasingly relies on mechatronics engineering to develop innovative products that deliver quality at a lower cost. The scope and applications of mechatronics remain relevant and vibrant, with rising demand and growing opportunities in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering jobs and careers.

The Mechatronics program at UOW Malaysia offers a perfect balance between mechanical and electrical and electronics engineering, combining both theory and laboratory work. This enables students to understand the principles underlying the application of intelligent controllers and systems. Students mature through the practical application of concepts in cutting-edge laboratories and are exposed to real-world practice through academic linkages with industry players—spanning capstone projects, guest seminars, industrial enhancement skills as well as support for project-based learning and internship for a solid foundation in engineering.

 

Mechatronics Engineering Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles in both traditional and emerging sectors, such as:

  • Robotics Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Mechatronics Project Engineering
  • Mechatronics, R&D or Systems Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Process Control Engineering
  • Service Engineering

Additionally, the degree opens up broader career opportunities in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering jobs, as industries increasingly seek cross-disciplinary skill sets.
 

Globally Recognized Degree Program

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

 

University Award:

Program information

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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 high-demand areas like mechatronics engineering in Malaysia 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
  • Statics
  • Computer Programming for Engineers
  • Circuit Theory
  • Engineering CAD
  • Engineering Design Fundamentals
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Engineering Materials
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Dynamics​

 

YEAR 2

  • Engineering Mathematics 3
  • Digital Electronics
  • Principles of Microcontroller Systems
  • Electric Machines
  • Statistics
  • Engineering Ethics, Safety and Environment
  • Numerical Methods
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Signals and Systems
  • Instrumentation and Measurement
  • Engineering Thermodynamics

YEAR 3

  • Control Systems
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Automation and Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Power Electronics
  • Capstone Project
  • Engineering Project Management
  • Strength of Materials
  • Heat Transfer
  • Component Design

 

YEAR 4

  • Computer and Machine Vision
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Principle of Sustainable Engineering
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing
  • Elective (2 subjects)
  • Final Year Project
  • Industrial Training
Electives
  • Robotics Kinematics and Control
  • Real Time Embedded Systems
  • MEMS Sensors and Actuators
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots
  • Advanced Control System

 

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

RM99,085

International students

RM116,990

 

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 :
Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.00

 

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.