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Study General Engineering in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Malaysia offers 79 General Engineering programs across 24 universities. Tuition ranges from $2k–$60k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 100% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

79 Programs
24 Universities
$2k–$60k/yr Tuition
100% STEM
9% Scholarships

Why Malaysia for General Engineering?

Living Cost

$5,000/yr

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By Degree Level

PhD (34) Bachelor (23) Master (20) Certificate (2)

Top Universities for General Engineering in Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Seri Iskandar · National rank #1 · QS #251

PhD in Chemical Engineering · PhD Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Engineering · PhD Petroleum Engineering · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering · PhD Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering · PhD Chemical Engineering · Bachelor Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Engineering · Master Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering · PhD Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Engineering · Master Master of Science in Civil Engineering · Master PhD in Electrical & Electronics Engineering · PhD PhD in Civil Engineering · PhD PhD in Petroleum Engineering · PhD Master of Science in Chemical Engineering · Master Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Master Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering · Master Master of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering · Master PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering · PhD Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering · PhD Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering · Master PhD in Mechanical Engineering · PhD Civil Engineering · Bachelor Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Master
Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway · National rank #1 · QS #36

Master of Advanced Engineering (Mechatronics) · Master Master of Advanced Engineering · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics Engineering) · Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering) · Bachelor Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) · Bachelor
University of Malaya

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #1 · QS #58

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) · Bachelor
Taylor's University

Subang Jaya · National rank #1 · QS #253

PhD in Engineering · PhD
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #2 · QS #597

PhD in Technology · PhD
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #2 · QS #597

PhD in Technology · PhD
UCSI University

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #6 · QS #269

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD
Universiti Teknologi MARA

Shah Alam · National rank #6 · QS #542

Master of Science in Applied Sciences (Chemistry) · Master Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Applied Chemistry · Bachelor PhD in Applied Sciences (Chemistry) · PhD
International Islamic University Malaysia

Gombak · National rank #7 · QS #613

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering) · Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering) · Bachelor Master of Science (Manufacturing Engineering) · Master PhD in Engineering · PhD
Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Melaka · National rank #7 · QS #851

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical · Bachelor Foundation in Engineering · Certificate Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Engineering (By Research) · PhD Master of Engineering Science (By Research) · Master Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics majoring in Telecommunications · Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics majoring in Robotics & Automation · Bachelor
Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Kota Kinabalu · National rank #9 · QS #1001

PhD in Engineering · PhD
Curtin University Malaysia

Miri · National rank #11 · QS #183

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Engineering · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD Foundation in Engineering and Science · Certificate
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #22

Bachelor's Degree Programs in Engineering · Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering · Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering · Bachelor PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering · PhD PhD in Mechanical Engineering · PhD Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Maritime Technology · Bachelor Master of Science in Defence Technology · Master
INTI International University

Nilai · National rank #26 · QS #509

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD Master of Science in Engineering and Eco-Innovation (by Research) · Master
Manipal International University

Nilai · National rank #45

Master of Science in Engineering (by Research) · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD
TAR UMT

Kuala Lumpur

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Honours · Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Bachelor
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) · PhD
PhD in Engineering · PhD Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering · PhD

All Programs

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Master of Advanced Engineering (Mechatronics)

Monash University Malaysia

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Petroleum Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

TAR UMT

PhD STEM Aid

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

International Islamic University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Engineering

Curtin University Malaysia

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

Curtin University Malaysia

PhD STEM

Foundation in Engineering and Science

Curtin University Malaysia

Certificate STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

UCSI University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

University of Malaya

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

PhD in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

PhD in Civil Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Master of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Applied Sciences (Chemistry)

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Applied Chemistry

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Applied Sciences (Chemistry)

Universiti Teknologi MARA

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Bachelor STEM Aid

Foundation in Engineering

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Certificate STEM Aid

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Engineering (By Research)

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

PhD STEM Aid

Master of Engineering Science (By Research)

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Master STEM Aid

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics majoring in Telecommunications

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Bachelor STEM Aid

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering)

International Islamic University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (Manufacturing Engineering)

International Islamic University Malaysia

Master STEM

PhD in Technology

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

INTI International University

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Engineering (by Research)

Manipal International University

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

Manipal International University

PhD STEM

Master of Advanced Engineering

Monash University Malaysia

Master STEM

Master of Science in Engineering and Eco-Innovation (by Research)

INTI International University

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

Monash University Malaysia

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics Engineering)

Monash University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering)

Monash University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

Nilai University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Honours

Nilai University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Nilai University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor's Degree Programs in Engineering

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

PhD STEM

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Maritime Technology

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Technology

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

PhD STEM

PhD in Engineering

University College of Technology Sarawak

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

University College of Technology Sarawak

PhD STEM

PhD in Engineering

The University of Reading Malaysia

PhD STEM

PhD in Engineering

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

Monash University Malaysia

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Engineering

Multimedia University

PhD STEM

PhD in Engineering

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

PhD STEM

PhD in Engineering

Taylor's University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics majoring in Robotics & Automation

Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)

Bachelor STEM Aid

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Engineering

International Islamic University Malaysia

PhD STEM

Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

PhD STEM

Civil Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Defence Technology

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia

Master STEM

Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master STEM

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

SEGi University

Bachelor STEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study General Engineering in Malaysia?
Tuition for General Engineering programs in Malaysia ranges from $2k–$60k/yr. 9% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $5k.
What are the English language requirements for General Engineering in Malaysia?
English-taught General Engineering programs in Malaysia typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many General Engineering programs are in Malaysia?
Abroadly lists 79 General Engineering programs at 24 universities across Malaysia. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are General Engineering programs in Malaysia STEM-designated?
100% of General Engineering programs in Malaysia carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Malaysia a good country for General Engineering students?
Malaysia is a strong choice for General Engineering with 24 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Malay/English, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for General Engineering in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, General Engineering programs are offered at: PhD (34 programs), Master (20 programs), Bachelor (23 programs), Certificate (2 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.