BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING


Programme Overview

Electrical engineering generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It covers a wide range of subfields including electronics, digital computers, power engineering, telecommunications, control systems, and signal processing. Electrical engineers give the world modern virtual reality and spanned power distribution networks across vast rural areas in developing countries. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering exposes students to the theory and applications of electricity, electronics, information and signal processing.


The program is designed around a set of core courses that provide a classical electrical engineering foundation, and a number of elective courses that allow students to specialize in areas of interest and emphasis is placed on the application of the engineering knowledge. "Electrical engineering generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It covers a wide range of subfields including electronics, digital computers, power engineering, telecommunications, control systems, and signal processing. Electrical engineers give the world modern virtual reality and spanned power distribution networks across vast rural areas in developing countries.


Bachelor of Electrical Engineering exposes students to the theory and applications of electricity, electronics, information and signal processing. The program is designed around a set of core courses that provide a classical electrical engineering foundation, and a number of elective courses that allow students to specialize in areas of interest and emphasis is placed on the application of the engineering knowledge.


Duration:  4 Years (8 semester and 1 special semester ), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure 

  1. Philosophy and Current Issues* / Malay Language Communication**
  2. English Communication Programme I
  3. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  4. University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
  5. Engineering Mathematics 1
  6. Engineering Mathematics 2
  7. Digital System
  8. Programming I
  9. Circuit Analysis I
  10. Lab 1
  11. Electronic Physics
  12. Electronic Circuits I
  13. Signals and Systems
  1. English Communication Programme II
  2. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  3. Co-Curriculum
  4. University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
  5. University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie
  6. Engineering Economics and Project Management
  7. Lab 2
  8. Programming II
  9. Electronic Circuit II
  10. Basic Electromagnetics
  11. Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
  12. Lab 3
  13. Communication Systems
  14. Machines and Drives
  15. Digital Design
  1. University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
  2. Law, Ethics and Sustainability for Engineers
  3. Lab 4
  4. Applied Electromagnetics
  5. Numerical Analysis
  6. Control System
  7. Digital Signal Processing
  8. Integrated Design Project
  9. Lab 5
  10. Power Electronics
  11. Energy Conversion and High Voltage Transmission
  12. Instrumentation
  13. Digital Communications
  14. Industrial Training
  1. Final Year Project
  2. Power System
  3. Electrical Energy Utilization
  4. Elective Course I
  5. Elective Course II
  6. Elective Course III
  7. Elective Course IV
  8. Elective Course V
  9. Elective Course VI
  10. Elective Course VII

Note:

*Compulsory for Local Students

**Compulsory for International students


University Elective Courses

  1. Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)


Department Elective Courses

Sustainable Energy Technologies

  1. Electrical Energy Conversion Technologies
  2. Renewable Energy Technologies
  3. High Voltage Engineering
  4. Electrical Power Quality
  5. Power System Economics

Information Communication Technologies

  1. Wireless Communication
  2. Optical Communication
  3. Antenna and Propagation
  4. Data Communication Networks

Integrated Micro/Nano Electronics

  1. VLSI Design 
  2. Analog VLSI Circuit Design
  3. Microwave Electronics and Systems 
  4. Analog Electronics Design

Cyber-physical System

  1. Embedded Systems 
  2. Digital Control System 
  3. Optimization Methods 
  4. Machine Learning 
  5. Human-Computer Interaction 
  6. Data Analytics

Career Prospects

Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Data Analyst, Digital Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Energy Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Microelectronics Engineer, Power System Engineer, Project Manager, Research and Development Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Software Engineer, Sustainability Consultant, Telecommunications Engineer, VLSI Design Engineer, Wireless Communication Engineer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM110,100

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM132,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement

STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
STAM
  • Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possesses a Diploma in Engineering recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
GCE A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
IB
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject: Mathematics and Physics
AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematical Methods and Physics
STPM (Not the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation (not the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
IPTS
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics

Additional Requirement

  • Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering must not be colour blind.
Senior High School Certificate
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
Matriculation/Foundation
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.80 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in the following subjects: Mathematics & (Physics/Engineering Physics)
GCE A-Level
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
IB
  • Obtain a minimum score of 36 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics

Additional Requirement

  • Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering must not be colour blind.
  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental, mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • MUET 4.0
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 46
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 51
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 160