Study electrical and computer systems engineering in Malaysia: Monash's BEng (Honours)
Monash University Malaysia's electrical and computer systems engineering degree, laid out for Indian applicants: exact 2027 fees with rupee conversions, Indian board entry scores, the formal Mathematics and science prerequisites, accreditation in Australia and Malaysia, and the published 12-week 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
One Malaysia degree across six fields: what this Monash course covers
The Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) is a four-year, full-time degree at Monash University Malaysia in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, accredited in Malaysia (KPT/JPT (R3/523/6/0081) 04/29 - MQA/FA7521). Monash publishes that the course spans biomedical, computer systems, electronics, electrical power engineering, robotics and telecommunications, running from the fundamentals of circuits, electronic signals and signal processing up to the design of large-scale power and telecommunication systems.
Monash also publishes two quality markers for this field: the university is ranked #77 in the world for electrical and electronic engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), and rated Tier 5 (Excellent) in D-Setara Engineering by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Both statements are Monash's own, published on the course page.
What you actually study
The Malaysia electrical and computer systems curriculum, in Monash's own structure
Monash publishes a broad-foundation structure for this degree, with a large elective share in the later levels and design and thesis projects that build self-reliance in both individual and team settings. The Monash University Handbook holds the exact unit sequence.
Levels 1 to 3: the foundation
- Broad grounding in electrical and computer systems engineering
- Supporting sciences: physics, chemistry and mathematics
- Core units build steadily toward advanced material
Levels 3 and 4: core plus electives
- Core units and a management unit
- A large choice of electives, about 37 per cent of levels three and four, building on earlier study
- Projects often tied to the department's research centres and industry programmes
Design and thesis projects
- Design and thesis projects at levels three and four
- Individual and team-based work that builds planning capability
- Four specialised labs: deep learning, Internet of Things, intelligent lighting, and micro and nano devices
Structure as published on Monash's course page, checked 10 November 2026. A 12-week work placement follows the third year, and credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning can be applied for.
Published 2027 fees, converted
Malaysia tuition for this degree, in ringgit and rupees
Monash publishes 2027 annual tuition for this course as RM68,160 for international students and RM56,160 for Malaysian students. Rupee figures below are our conversions at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 historical rate, za.investing.com), so your family can budget in INR. Monash also notes that from 1 July 2025 a 6% service tax applies to tuition and related fees for international students at private universities in Malaysia.
International tuition, per year (2027)
≈ Rs15.99 lakh per year
Annual tuition as published for 2027; the degree runs four years and each year's fee is set annually, so we do not quote a single multiplied degree total. 6% service tax applies to international tuition and related fees (about RM4,090, roughly Rs0.96 lakh, on the 2027 annual figure).Malaysian tuition, per year (2027)
≈ Rs13.17 lakh per year
Shown for comparison. General fees as published: application RM100 (once), registration RM200 (once), general amenities RM100 per semester; the international student pass application fee is separate.Admission from India
Malaysia entry scores for this Monash engineering degree
Monash publishes exact entry scores by qualification for this course, and engineering carries formal prerequisites that sit on top of the score. For Indian school-leavers the published scores are below.
Indian boards
Source: Monash Malaysia course page entry table, checked 10 November 2026.
Other common routes
MQA accepts a minimum D grade at A Level as equivalent to the STPM pass grade.
The prerequisites, exactly as published. Mathematics (Australian Higher Year 12 equivalent) plus at least one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology (Australian Year 12 equivalent) are formal prerequisites for the Bachelor of Engineering. If you have covered maths and science subjects at the required grade level in another recognised qualification, Monash assumes equivalent knowledge, and it strongly recommends completing its Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before the course starts. Send us your subject marks and we will map them against both the score and the prerequisite rule before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia campus English requirement for this degree
For undergraduate courses at Monash University Malaysia, the published IELTS (Academic) requirement is an overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, with equivalents for TOEFL iBT and other accepted tests, and English evidence generally must be dated within three years of course commencement. Monash English Bridging is the published pathway for students who need it.
Source: Monash University Malaysia English proficiency tests table, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, July and October
Three intakes give Indian school-leavers real flexibility: a student finishing Class 12 in March can target July or October of the same year, or the following February. Results, English evidence and the EMGS student pass process all need to complete in that window, so we work backwards from the intake month.
Monash publishes that students complete a 12-week work placement after the third year, with past internships at companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell, Gamuda and IBM. Beyond the placement, the Student Leaders Network runs workshops, industry site visits and a leadership summit, and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program places students in genuine research environments ahead of the final-year project.
After the degree
Malaysia electrical engineering careers: the published picture
Monash publishes graduate career areas including power generation, industrial and power electronics, automation, computer systems, robotics, healthcare, telecommunications, software engineering, semiconductor technology, technology consultancy and artificial intelligence. It notes that many graduates work in large public and private telecommunications, manufacturing and electrical power companies, and others in banking and finance or with any organisation managing big data or complex systems.
The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia, and recognised by the Washington Accord, which as Monash publishes it means graduates can work in any other signatory country without needing to requalify. Registration as a professional engineer remains a country-by-country step, and we walk you through where to verify the rules for wherever you plan to work.
Funding scope
Malaysia scholarship routes for this Monash degree
Engineering is eligible for Monash's main merit award. The Monash High Achiever Award is published as a RM10,000 per year tuition fee waiver (RM5,000 per semester), open to Malaysian and international students entering undergraduate courses, with Medicine and Pharmacy the published exclusions. Applicants are considered automatically, and keeping the award is subject to maintaining results.
Other faculty awards and bursaries can apply to engineering students, and terms change between intakes. We check Monash's current scholarships and bursaries listing alongside your application, before you commit to a budget.
“The entire admission process was handled in a clear and organized manner, which made everything feel much less overwhelming.”
Fathima Meharin, MBA in Business Analytics, APU Malaysia. Student experience as published on Emir Overseas' website (5 out of 5 stars displayed there).Questions families ask us
Malaysia electrical and computer systems engineering FAQ
Is this degree recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes, as published: the degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia, and recognised by the Washington Accord, so graduates can work in any other signatory country without needing to requalify. Professional registration is still a separate step with each country's own board, and we help you verify the rules for your target country before you commit.
Which subjects must I have studied in Class 12?
Exactly as published: Mathematics at Australian Higher Year 12 equivalent plus at least one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology at Australian Year 12 equivalent are formal prerequisites for the Bachelor of Engineering, on top of the entry score. Monash assumes equivalent knowledge if you covered the subjects at the required grade in a recognised qualification, and recommends its Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis. Send us your Class 12 subjects and marks and we will confirm the fit before you apply.
How much choice do I get inside the degree?
A substantial amount, as published. The first three levels build a broad foundation in electrical and computer systems engineering with physics, chemistry and mathematics. At levels three and four you take core units and a management unit, and electives make up approximately 37 per cent of those levels, letting you lean toward areas like robotics, telecommunications, power or computer systems.
Can I get credit for prior study?
Possibly. Monash publishes that applications for credit can include credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning. Credit decisions are Monash's to make case by case, so we put your transcripts in front of admissions early if this matters to your budget or timeline.
Sources
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Monash University Malaysia: Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) - accreditation code and accrediting bodies, Washington Accord recognition, duration, intakes, 2027 fees, general fees, entry scores, formal prerequisites and the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis, level structure and the 37 per cent elective share, specialised labs, QS subject ranking and D-Setara rating, 12-week placement and named internship companies, Student Leaders Network, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program and careers. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: undergraduate fees table - 2027 annual tuition and the 6% service tax notice. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: English proficiency tests - IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, and equivalents. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: merit scholarships - Monash High Achiever Award value and scope, including the Medicine and Pharmacy exclusions. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Campus photograph: Wikimedia Commons. Rupee conversions at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026 historical rate, za.investing.com).
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