Studying chemical engineering at Monash in Malaysia: fees, marks and a campus pilot plant
Monash University Malaysia teaches its Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) over four years at Sunway City, Selangor. Below: the yearly fee in rupees, the Indian board marks Monash lists, the maths and science subjects you need, English, and what the page says about the pilot plant and the work placement. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
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The degree at a glance
Malaysia chemical engineering at Monash: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) is taught at Monash University Malaysia in Sunway City, Selangor. Monash lists the programme code as KPT/JPT (R2/524/6/0045) 03/27 - MQA/FA4650. It is a four-year engineering degree with a common first year, then chemical engineering from the second year.
Two published statements. The Monash page shows the code with "03/27". The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA4650 for Monash University Malaysia as Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours), 140 credits, field 0711 (Chemical engineering and processes), from 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2030. We show both as published and confirm the current status with Monash before you apply.
Monash says the degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and the Board of Engineers Malaysia and recognised under the Washington Accord. We confirm that wording with the sources too.
What you actually study
The Malaysia chemical engineering degree, year by year
Monash describes each year in words and publishes the unit list in its handbook and course map. We show what the page says and send you the current course map when you ask.
Year 1: introduction
- Common first year in mathematics, physics and chemistry
- Introduces the disciplines open to you
- Links engineering to society
Year 2: fundamentals
- Material and energy balance
- Mass transfer and heat transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid mechanics
Year 3: advanced practice
- Separation processes
- Reaction engineering
- Process design and process control
- Workshops, case studies, laboratory and simulation classes
Year 4: capstone
- Independent full-year project
- Design of chemical equipment and processes
- Professional skills units
- 12-week work placement after year 3, as Monash describes it
Source: Monash University Malaysia course page for the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours). Monash also describes an in-house pilot plant and an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Monash chemical engineering degree, in ringgit and rupees
Monash publishes tuition per year in ringgit for 2027, with separate columns for Malaysian and international students. The international figure is below with our rupee conversion.
Annual tuition, international students (2027)
≈ Rs15.99 lakh per year
Published by Monash University Malaysia as RM68,160 a year for international students in 2027. Rupee figure is our conversion at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).Malaysian students, same degree, annual (2027)
≈ Rs13.17 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Monash University Malaysia.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for Indian students at Monash chemical engineering
Monash publishes minimum marks for Indian boards for this degree. It also lists the maths and science subjects you must have studied.
Indian boards, as published
Source: Monash University Malaysia entry score table for the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours), checked 10 November 2026. Prerequisites: Mathematics (Australian Higher Year 12 equivalent) and at least one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology.
Other routes
Monash also lists UEC at 3.4 or better, Sunway College Foundation in Science and Technology at 3.1, and Monash College Diploma Part 2 at 60%.
What this means for Class 12. You need Mathematics and at least one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology, with the marks above for ISC or CBSE. Chemistry students are the natural fit here. For state boards, we send your marks and subjects to Monash and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Monash chemical engineering
Monash lists IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate courses, with equivalent scores for other tests. You can also show English through Year 12 English, an English-medium institution, or the Monash English course. Monash also says the Malaysian Government sets its own English minimum. We read this from a table that the page text shows without column headings, so we confirm the exact score with Monash for your case.
Source: Monash University Malaysia English Proficiency Tests page, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, July and October
Monash lists three intakes a year. Which one is realistic depends on your results, English evidence and student pass timing, and we plan that with you.
The degree runs four years full-time. Monash says a 12-week work placement follows the third year, and the final year holds a full-year project.
After the degree
Malaysia chemical engineering careers Monash lists
Monash lists work in biotechnology, chemical, energy, environmental, food, mineral, nanotechnology, oil, paper, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, in roles such as process engineer, design engineer and research and development engineer.
Tell us which of those roles interests you and we will help you compare this degree with other chemical engineering options in Malaysia.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia chemical engineering at Monash: FAQ
Which subjects do I need?
Monash lists Mathematics and at least one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology as formal prerequisites.
What are the Indian board marks?
Monash lists 75% for the Indian School Certificate and 80% for the All India Senior School Certificate. We confirm your board and subjects with Monash.
Is there a work placement?
Monash says you complete a 12-week work placement after the third year. We confirm how it is arranged for international students.
Is the degree accredited?
Monash says it is accredited by Engineers Australia and the Board of Engineers Malaysia. The page shows code validity 03/27 while the MQR lists FA4650 to 31/12/2030. We confirm both with the sources before you apply.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Monash University Malaysia: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) - code, duration, intakes, fees, year descriptions, placement, careers, accreditation statement, entry scores. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash undergraduate fees page - 2027 tuition. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash English Proficiency Tests - IELTS requirement. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Monash University Malaysia listing - MQA/FA4650, 140 credits, field 0711, 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2030. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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