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BRIEF PROFILE: DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1958 and is one of the
oldest departments in the Universiti Malaya. The Department of Mechanical Engineering
offers an undergraduate programme in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. The
undergraduate intake was taken from students that completed the matriculation course,
A-Level, IB, or STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia). This programme requires a
minimum of four years to complete and is accredited by the Malaysian Qualification
Agency (MQA) and the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). In addition to the
undergraduate programme, the department also offers a degree in Master of Mechanical
Engineering, Master of Engineering Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering programme provides a strong base in Mechanical Engineering
with a well- established balance between theory and experiments during four years of
study. This bachelor's degree programme is designed to prepare students with an
understanding of fundamental theories and concepts in mechanical engineering,
primarily the scientific knowledge to solve challenges and design systems in automotive,
power generation, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.

The curriculum consists of a combination of general courses as well as core Mechanical
Engineering courses. A total of 143 credit hours will be taught in 8 semesters. The general
courses consist of non-technical subjects such as Basic Entrepreneurship Culture and
English Communication Programme to develop soft skills among engineering students.
The core mechanical engineering courses will equip students with engineering
knowledge to solve challenges and design systems in automotive, power generation, and
manufacturing industries. A minimum of 10-week industrial training attachment is
mandatory for undergraduates of the Faculty of Engineering. The idea of this attachment
is to enable students to gain first-hand experience in the industry as well as to learn how
theories are put into practice in real engineering situations.

Instead of theoretical courses, the students will also involve in Project-Based Learning

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