Computer engineering in Malaysia: UTAR's three-year IT degree that joins circuits, embedded code and networks
UTAR teaches its Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Computer Engineering at Kampar in Perak. You get the estimated total fee in rupees, the subjects UTAR asks for, the English scores, the embedded systems and electronics modules, the electives and the three yearly intakes. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
The degree at a glance
Malaysia computer engineering at UTAR: the degree in brief
UTAR says embedded systems are the hidden computers inside washing machines, cars, factory machines, alarms, smartphones and satellites, and that this programme trains students to design electronic circuits and systems with software design tools. It stresses embedded systems design, with uses in digital signal and image processing, intelligent systems and networking. The degree is taught by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) at Kampar. UTAR lists the programme code as R3/0611/6/0051 (05/29) (MQA/FA15495) and shows the accreditation status as fully accredited. The title is now Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (Computer Engineering), with the new name effective from the June 2025 intake.
Two published sources, same direction. The UTAR page shows 05/29 on the code. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA15495 for Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman from 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2029, field 0611 (Information technology and information system), MQF level 6, three years full-time, with Malaysia Board of Technologists as the professional body. We confirm the current status before you apply.
What you actually study
The Malaysia computer engineering curriculum, year by year
UTAR lists the structure by year. Year 1 mixes electronics with programming, year 2 turns to processors, embedded design and signal processing, and year 3 adds projects, web development and industrial training.
Year 1
- Circuit Theory and Basic Electronics
- Electronic Devices and Applications
- Digital Fundamentals
- Programming Concepts and Practices
- Data Structure and Algorithmic Problem Solving
- Database Development and Application
- Data Communication and Networking
- Cybersecurity
- User Experience Design
- Basic Algebra
- Introduction to Calculus and Applications
- English for Information Technology
Year 2
- Processor and Interfacing
- Embedded Systems Design
- Digital Systems Design
- Computer Organisation and Architecture
- Electronic Design and Testing
- Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
- Operating System
- Probability and Statistics for Computing
- Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving and Proposal Writing
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Elective Group I
Year 3
- Project I and Project II
- Mini Project
- Industrial Training
- Front-End Web Development
- Information Technology Project Management
- Information Technology Professional Ethics
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Malaysia Economy
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Elective Group I
Elective Group I (choose 3)
- Internetworking Principles and Practices
- Fundamentals of Wireless Communications
- Embedded Architecture and Computing
- Computer Vision and Image Processing
- Computational Intelligence
- Algorithms Analysis
- Advanced Computer Architecture
Source: UTAR programme structure page, an indicative list that UTAR says may change without notice. It also lists general university subjects for international students: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2, Philosophy and Current Issues, a language course and a co-curriculum course.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for UTAR computer engineering, in ringgit and rupees
For this three-year degree UTAR publishes one estimated total instead of a year-by-year schedule. The international figure is below, with the Malaysian figure for comparison. UTAR says the estimated total fees may vary by 10%.
Estimated total programme fee, international students
≈ Rs16.48 lakh
Published by UTAR as "Estimated Total Programme Fees" of RM70,250 (International) for the whole three-year degree. UTAR says the estimated total fees may vary by 10%.Same degree, Malaysian students (estimate)
≈ Rs11.63 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by UTAR for Malaysian students, with the same 10% variation note.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for UTAR computer engineering from India
UTAR publishes entry rules for its computing programmes by qualification: A-Level, STPM, UEC, SAM, CPU, foundation and diploma routes. Indian boards are not listed in that table.
Published routes (IT and computing group)
Source: UTAR Minimum Entry Requirements table for the ICT group, which names Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Computer Engineering. Each route needs 1 Mathematics subject and 1 Science or ICT subject, or a credit in SPM Additional Mathematics.
Foundation and diploma routes
UTAR also lists matriculation or foundation from other institutions with the Mathematics condition, TVET diplomas in computing fields, and says some students may be asked to pass a Mathematics Enhancement Course.
What this means for Class 12. UTAR looks for Mathematics plus a Science or ICT subject. It does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage for this degree, so we send your subject list and marks to UTAR and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for UTAR computer engineering
UTAR's undergraduate English matrix lists IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40, PTE 47 or MUET Band 3 for programmes without a specific English requirement set by the ministry, the MQA or a professional body. It lists higher scores for some other programmes, and says the scores do not apply to international students whose qualification was taught fully in English or who come from English-speaking countries, who still need a pass in English at SPM or equivalent. We confirm which row applies to this degree.
Source: UTAR Division of Admissions and Credit Evaluation, English Language Requirements, checked 11 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, June and November
UTAR lists three intakes a year. Which one is realistic depends on when your results, English evidence and student pass process complete, and we plan that with you.
The degree runs three years full-time. Year 3 holds industrial training, a mini project and two project courses.
After the degree
Where this Malaysia computer engineering degree can lead
UTAR lists these careers: system or programme development engineer, system design engineer, product engineer, maintenance and project engineer, IT support engineer, IC design engineer, firmware engineer, embedded control engineer, and digital circuit and analogue design engineer.
The three electives lean towards networking and wireless, embedded computing or vision and intelligence. Tell us which you prefer and we compare it with other Malaysia computing and electronics degrees on our list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia computer engineering at UTAR: questions answered
Is the fee per year or for the whole degree?
UTAR publishes it as the estimated total programme fee, RM70,250 for international students over three years, and says it may vary by 10%. We confirm the current schedule with UTAR.
Is this an engineering degree or an IT degree?
The award is Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (Computer Engineering) under the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, and the MQR lists it in field 0611. UTAR gives Malaysia Board of Technologists as the professional body in the register. We confirm what recognition applies to your plans.
Is there industrial training?
UTAR lists Industrial Training in year 3. We confirm when it falls in your study plan.
Has the name changed?
Yes. The MQR records the previous name as Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Computer Engineering, with the latest name effective from the June 2025 intake.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- UTAR: Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Computer Engineering - code, accreditation status, duration, intakes, estimated total fees, campus, careers. Checked 11 November 2026.
- UTAR: programme structure - modules by year and electives. Checked 11 November 2026.
- UTAR Minimum Entry Requirements, ICT group and English Language Requirements. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, MQA/FA15495 - accreditation 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2029, field 0611, MQF level 6, three years, professional body, name change. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0). RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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