Study mechanical engineering in Malaysia: Heriot-Watt's MEng in Putrajaya
A four-year integrated master's degree in mechanical engineering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. We set out the yearly fee in rupees, the Class XII marks Heriot-Watt publishes for Indian students, the MQR record, the two intakes and what the first year covers. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
The degree at a glance
Malaysia mechanical engineering at Heriot-Watt: what this degree is
The MEng Mechanical Engineering is a full-time, on-campus degree at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, whose lakeside campus is in Putrajaya. The university lists the programme code as KPT/JPS (R2/0714/6/0041) (MQA/FA5108) 11/33.
Heriot-Watt says its mechanical engineers work across sectors from aerospace and oil and gas to food, transport and manufacturing. Many courses use mini-projects and group work, and the individual project in year three lets you specialise in a niche area with an academic supervisor.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA5108 for Heriot-Watt University Malaysia as Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, 144 credits, valid 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2029.
What you actually study
The Malaysia mechanical engineering modules, as published
Heriot-Watt publishes the first-year courses for each intake. The page also names Design and Manufacture and Sustainable Development and Engineering Management as core project courses, and an individual project in year three with an academic supervisor. We ask for the year 2 to 4 course lists when you apply.
Year 1, September intake: block 1 (September)
- Mechanics, Fields and Forces
- Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering in Context 1
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
Block 2 (January)
- Waves and Matter
- Mechanical Engineering in Context 2
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
Block 3 (September)
- Mechatronics and Metaskills
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanics of Materials A
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
Block 4 (January)
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Introduction to Dynamics
- Thermodynamics A
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4
Source: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia programme page. The January intake takes the same Year 1 courses in a different order, with Mechatronics and Metaskills, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials A in May. Heriot-Watt's year 2 to 4 lists were not shown in the page text we could read.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Heriot-Watt degree, in ringgit and rupees
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia publishes an annual tuition fee for each student type for 2026/2027. The same figures appear on its programme page and its fees page.
International students, per year (2026/2027)
≈ Rs13.96 lakh
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia publishes this as the annual tuition fee for international students on MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. It lists the same figure on the programme page and on its tuition fees page.Local students, per year (comparison)
≈ Rs10.87 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route: Heriot-Watt's published Class XII marks
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia publishes a line for Indian CBSE and CISCE Class XII on this programme page. It also says individual offers may vary and that a completed application is the best way to assess eligibility.
CBSE / CISCE Class XII
Source: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia programme page, entry requirements for Year 1. The page words it as 75% including 75% in Mathematics and Physics.
Other published routes
Heriot-Watt also lists its own Foundation in Science, UEC, WACE/SACE and other routes. Entry requirements on the website may not always apply.
What this means for Class 12. A student with 75% overall and 75% in both Mathematics and Physics sits on the published line. We check your marks against the current page and send the application so Heriot-Watt can assess it in full.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Heriot-Watt first-year entry
A Heriot-Watt University Malaysia English requirements document dated 31 July 2024 lists IELTS Academic 5.5 for first-year undergraduate entry (UG1), with 6.0 for later entry points. It is an internal approval document rather than a course page, so we confirm the current score and accepted tests with Heriot-Watt before you book a test.
Source: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, English language requirements for Malaysia (document dated 31 July 2024), checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: September and January
Heriot-Watt lists September and January as start dates and publishes a first-year plan for each. A student finishing Class 12 in the spring can usually aim for September, depending on results, English evidence and student pass timing.
Heriot-Watt says its Go Global programme lets students transfer to its campuses in the United Kingdom or Dubai, or to a partner university, and continue the degree.
After the degree
Malaysia careers after Heriot-Watt mechanical engineering
Heriot-Watt names two career groups on this page: engineering professionals and information technology professionals. It says mechanical engineers work in aerospace, oil and gas, food, transport, manufacturing and chemical industries.
Tell us your Class 12 marks and we will compare this degree with other Malaysia mechanical engineering options on our list, including cost and fit.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia mechanical engineering at Heriot-Watt: FAQ
Is this a bachelor degree?
Heriot-Watt names the award MEng, a four-year integrated master's degree. The MQR lists it as Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
Is RM59,529.60 for the whole degree?
No. Heriot-Watt publishes it as the annual tuition fee for undergraduate programmes. A four-year total is our arithmetic and can change if the fee changes.
Does Heriot-Watt publish a CBSE mark?
Yes. The programme page lists 75% including 75% in Mathematics and Physics for CBSE and CISCE Class XII.
Can I study part of the degree in the UK or Dubai?
Heriot-Watt lists inter-campus transfer to the United Kingdom and Dubai. We ask what conditions and costs apply for your intake.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia: MEng Mechanical Engineering - code, duration, intakes, modules, fees, entry requirements, careers, Go Global. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia tuition fees 2026/2027 - annual undergraduate fees. English language requirements, Malaysia (31 July 2024).
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia listing - MQA/FA5108. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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