Mechanical engineering in Malaysia at Taylor's: a four-year degree with smart manufacturing or sustainability
Taylor's University offers its Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours over four years at the Subang Jaya campus. In year 3 you add a specialisation, Smart Manufacturing or Sustainability in Engineering. Below: the published fee in rupees, the subjects you need, English, modules by year and intakes. 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 Taylor's: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours is offered by the School of Engineering at Taylor's University. Taylor's lists the programme code as KPT/JPS (R3/0714/6/0021) (MQA/FA9624) 05/32 and says it is accredited by BEM, EAC and MQA. The modules run from engineering mathematics and materials through thermofluids, solid mechanics, dynamics and vibration to a final year project.
Two published statements. The Taylor's page shows the code with "05/32". The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA9624 for Taylor's University as Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours, 132 credits, field 0714 (Mechanics and metal trades), from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2029. We show both as published and confirm the current status before you apply.
What you actually study
The Malaysia mechanical engineering curriculum, year by year
Taylor's lists common core modules for each year and one specialisation module group. It says all information is subject to change.
Year 1
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling I and II
- Engineering Design and Analysis
- Programming Techniques
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Thermofluid Engineering I
- Introduction to Electronics & Electrical Power Machines
Year 2
- Engineering Design and Project Management
- Thermofluid Engineering II
- Engineering Solid Mechanics
Year 3
- Electronics & Microprocessors
- Automatic Control and Instrumentation
- Engineering Dynamics
- Finite Element Method and Simulation
- Mechanical Vibration
- Specialisation module
- Industrial Training
Year 4 and specialisations
- Final Year Engineering Project I and II, Group Project I and II, Professional Engineers and Society
- Smart Manufacturing: Sustainable Development in Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Internet of Things, Big Data Technologies
- Sustainability in Engineering: Renewable and Alternative Energies, Sustainable Thermofluid Engineering Systems, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energies, Engineering Economics and Environment Impact
Source: Taylor's University programme page. International students also take Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2, Citra Malaysia and other university core modules.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Taylor's degree, in dollars and rupees
Taylor's publishes one fee figure for each student type in its 2026 programme information. For international students it is in US dollars. The Malaysian student figure is in ringgit.
Published programme fee, international students (2026)
≈ Rs50.66 lakh
Taylor's publishes this as the fee for international students in its 2026 programme information. The page does not say whether it covers the whole degree or one year, so we confirm that with Taylor's before you budget. Rupee figure is our conversion at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026 close, za.investing.com). Fees exclude 6% service tax.Malaysian students, same programme (2026)
≈ Rs39.56 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Taylor's. The same unit question applies.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for this Taylor's engineering degree
Taylor's publishes entry pathways by qualification. It does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage for this degree, and it asks for Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. Qualifications recognised as equivalent by the Malaysian Government are listed, so your route is confirmed with Taylor's before you apply.
Published pathways
Source: Taylor's programme page, checked 10 November 2026. IB is 24 points in 6 subjects including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. SPM or O-Level with 5 credits is listed for pre-university and foundation entry.
Other published routes
Taylor's also lists Foundation in Science at CGPA 2.00 including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, Monash Foundation Year at 50% overall, and recognised matriculation at CGPA 2.00.
What this means for Class 12. Taylor's asks for Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry in the routes above. It does not name Indian boards. We send your Class 12 Mathematics and science marks to Taylor's and get the route confirmed before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Taylor's engineering
Taylor's lists IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent, or a Pre-University or Diploma qualification that was completed in English. The page shows other test scores without clear labels, so we confirm the equivalent for your test with Taylor's.
Source: Taylor's programme page, English Requirements, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, April and September
Taylor's lists three intake months for this degree. A student finishing Class 12 in the spring can usually aim for the September intake, depending on when results, English evidence and the EMGS student pass process complete.
The degree runs four years full-time. Taylor's lists Industrial Training and a specialisation module in year 3, and group projects and final year projects in year 4.
After the degree
Malaysia mechanical engineering careers Taylor's lists
Taylor's lists these careers: aerospace engineer, aircraft engineer, automotive engineer, industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer, materials engineer, mechatronic and robotic engineer, medical engineer, product development engineer, project engineer and systems engineer.
Tell us whether manufacturing or energy draws you and we will compare it with other Malaysia mechanical engineering degrees on our list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia mechanical engineering at Taylor's: FAQ
Which specialisations are there?
Taylor's lists Smart Manufacturing and Sustainability in Engineering, each with its own compulsory modules.
Do I need Physics or Chemistry?
Taylor's lists Mathematics together with Physics or Chemistry in most routes. We confirm what applies to your Class 12 subjects.
Is USD 53,930 a yearly fee?
Taylor's does not say on the programme page whether it covers the whole degree or one year. We ask Taylor's for the fee schedule before you plan the budget.
Is there a 6% tax?
Taylor's says a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens on all fees except the international security deposit and EMGS application fees, and that its fee schedule excludes it.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Taylor's University: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours - programme code, accreditation statement, duration, intakes, fees, service tax, curriculum, specialisations, entry pathways, English requirement, careers. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Taylor's University listing - MQA/FA9624, 132 credits, field 0714, 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2029. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). USD to rupee at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026, za.investing.com); RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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