Study mechanical engineering in Malaysia: Nottingham's MEng (Hons) in Semenyih
A four-year integrated master's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, with design, manufacture and an individual research project. We set out the fee in rupees, the Class 12 marks, the English score, the modules and the intake. 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 Nottingham: what this degree is
The MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering is taught at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) in Semenyih, Selangor. UNM lists the programme code as UNM/JPT-R2/0714/6/0007 (3/28) MQA/FA4886.
UNM says the degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE, UK), the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED, UK) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), and meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer and Professional Engineer status. The course covers mechanical design, manufacturing processes, materials and thermofluids, with a 40-credit Group Design and Make module in Year 3 and an individual research project in Year 4.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA4886 for UNM as Master in Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering, 160 credits, valid 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2030.
What you actually study
The Malaysia mechanical engineering modules, year by year
Years 1 and 2 are core. Year 3 adds the Group Design and Make module, industrial training and a long option list. Year 4 ends with the individual project.
Year 1: core
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Engineering Practice and Project
- Statics and Dynamics
- Professional Practice
- Mathematics for Engineers
Year 2: core
- Advanced Mathematics and Statistics for Mechanical Engineers
- Design, Manufacture and Project
- Dynamics and Control
- Electromechanical Devices
- Engineering Management 1
- Materials in Design
- Mechanics of Solids
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
Year 3: core and options
- Core: Computer Modelling Techniques, Engineering Management 2, Engineering Sustainability, Group Design and Make, Industrial Training
- Options: Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Robotics and Automation Technology
- Also: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Technology
Year 4: core and options
- Core: Advance Technology Review, Integrated Systems Analysis, MEng Individual Project
- Options repeat many Year 3 choices, plus Entrepreneurship for Engineers
- Risk and Reliability, Digital Manufacturing, Computer Aided Engineering
Source: UNM course page, last updated 04 October 2026. UNM says changes are likely between publishing and course start, so we check the module list again when you apply.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Nottingham degree, in ringgit and rupees
UNM publishes a yearly fee for each student type. The fee is fixed for the whole programme from your year of entry.
International students, per year (2027 entry)
≈ Rs16.18 lakh
Published by the University of Nottingham Malaysia as RM69,000 per year, with 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) for non-Malaysian citizens. Nottingham says fees are fixed at your year of entry.Malaysian students, per year (comparison)
≈ Rs13.60 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route: Nottingham's published Class 12 marks for mechanical engineering
UNM publishes a specific entry line for CBSE and CISCE Class XII on this course page. Eligibility is decided on a full application.
CBSE / CISCE Class XII
Source: UNM course page, entry requirements for 2027. CBSE Applied Mathematics is not accepted for the Mathematics requirement. Local language, Environmental Education, General Studies and Physical Education are excluded.
How we read it
UNM also publishes A Level, IB, STPM and UEC lines, and lists its own Foundation Programme as a route. Check the course page for the current figures.
What this means for Class 12. Mechanical engineering needs strong Mathematics and Physics marks. We check your best four subjects against 78% and send your Mathematics and Physics marks to UNM before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Nottingham mechanical engineering
UNM lists IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each element, and PTE Academic 65. For CBSE and CISCE Class XII it lists English at 70% overall, with confirmation that English was the medium of instruction. Tests must be under two years old and taken in your country of residence. IELTS Online is not accepted.
Source: UNM course page, English language requirements, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intake for this degree: September 2027
UNM lists one intake, September, with a start date of September 2027 on the page we read. A student finishing Class 12 in spring can usually aim for it, depending on results, English evidence and student pass timing.
UNM says Year 3 includes a 40-credit Group Design and Make module, then Year 4 ends with an individual research project.
After the degree
Malaysia careers after Nottingham mechanical engineering
UNM lists these careers: automation and robotics engineer, advanced manufacturing engineer, sustainable energy systems engineer, biomechanical engineer, and data-driven design and material specialist.
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 Nottingham: FAQ
Is this a bachelor degree?
UNM names the award MEng (Hons), a four-year integrated master's degree. The MQR lists it as Master in Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering.
Is RM69,000 the whole degree?
No. UNM publishes it as the yearly fee for international students, fixed at your year of entry, plus 6% SST. The four-year total is our arithmetic.
Does UNM publish a CBSE mark?
Yes. It lists a 78% average from the best four subjects, with Mathematics at 80% and Physics at 70%.
Which accreditation does UNM list?
UNM names IMechE, IED and BEM. The MQR lists MQA/FA4886 valid to 31/12/2030. We check the current records with UNM before you apply.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- University of Nottingham Malaysia: Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) - code, duration, intake, fees, accreditation, modules, entry requirements, English, careers. Last updated 04 October 2026; checked 10 November 2026.
- UNM undergraduate tuition fees - fixed fee policy and fees from January 2027. Malaysian Qualifications Register, UNM listing - MQA/FA4886.
- 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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