Study electrical and electronics engineering in Malaysia: UTP's four-year honours degree
A four-year electrical and electronics engineering degree at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Perak. We set out the published total fee in rupees, the entry subjects, the English score, what the MQR says, the 7-month internship and the three intakes. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
The degree at a glance
Malaysia electrical and electronics engineering at UTP: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours sits in the Faculty of Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), in Seri Iskandar, Perak. UTP lists the code as R2/0713/6/0011 (11/26), reference MQA/FA3981, and says the curriculum is accredited by MQA and the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). The degree takes four years.
UTP describes a base in electrical power, electronics, instrumentation and digital technologies, with hands-on work in automation, embedded systems and renewable energy. Its department page names laboratories for plant process control, control systems and power systems, and work with IR4.0 platforms, microchips and smart energy systems.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA3981 for UTP as Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours, 144 credits, field 0713 (Electronics and automation), valid 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2030. UTP's page shows (11/26) beside the programme code. We ask UTP which date applies for your intake.
What you actually study
The Malaysia electrical engineering curriculum at a glance
UTP does not publish a unit list on this page. It gives the areas below and a 7-month industry internship.
What you study
- Electrical circuits and electronics
- Programming and communication
- Power and control
- Related engineering areas
How you learn
- Lectures and laboratory sessions
- Engineering projects
- Programming and practical work
- Team projects and community engagement
Industry
- 7-month internship
- Industry-based projects
- Embedded systems and electronic design work
- Renewable energy and smart grid exposure
Tracks on UTP public page
- Computer and Communication
- Instrumentation and Control
- Power Systems
- Electronics and Devices, Renewable Energy
Source: UTP programme page. UTP's own summary says to confirm that the five tracks still apply, so we confirm the current tracks and module list with UTP before you apply.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this UTP degree, in ringgit and rupees
UTP publishes one total tuition figure for each student type for the whole programme. It is not a yearly fee.
International students, total programme tuition
≈ Rs38.70 lakh
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS publishes this as the total tuition for international students on this degree, not a yearly figure.Malaysian students, total programme tuition (comparison)
≈ Rs25.80 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by UTP.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for UTP electrical and electronics engineering
UTP publishes entry lines by qualification group. It does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage. It lists "other equivalent qualification" lines for some groups, so your route is confirmed with UTP.
Published for this degree
Source: UTP international entry requirements. A Level and equivalent lines need Mathematics, Physics and one other subject. IB needs at least 4 points in each of those. Foundation and Diploma must be in a relevant field.
How UTP words it
UTP says admission is competitive and considers academic merit and places available.
What this means for Class 12. The subject base is Mathematics, Physics and one other subject. We send your Class 12 marks to UTP and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply. We do not turn the 60% A Level line into a Class 12 percentage.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for UTP engineering applicants
UTP lists IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 40 for engineering and sciences, or an official English as the Medium of Instruction letter from the previous institution. If you hold a medium of instruction letter from your school, we check with UTP whether it can replace a test.
Source: UTP international entry requirements, English competency, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: January, May and September
UTP lists January, May and September intakes. Deadlines depend on your applicant category, so we check the round for your date before you plan.
UTP lists a 7-month internship as a core programme feature, together with industry-based projects.
After the degree
Malaysia careers after UTP electrical and electronics engineering
UTP lists sectors including power and energy, renewable energy, electronics, semiconductor, automation, telecommunications and manufacturing. Roles include power systems engineer, renewable energy engineer, semiconductor engineer, IC design engineer, automation engineer, embedded systems engineer and project engineer.
UTP lists aid such as the YUTP Scholarship and PTPTN, subject to eligibility, and says external sponsorship may also exist. Tell us your Class 12 subjects and we will compare this degree with other Malaysia engineering options on our list, including cost and fit.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia electrical and electronics engineering at UTP: FAQ
Is RM165,000 a yearly fee?
No. UTP publishes it as the total tuition for international students for the whole programme. That is UTP's figure, not our sum.
Does UTP publish a Class 12 mark?
No. UTP lists marks for A Level, IB, Foundation and Diploma routes. We confirm your Class 12 route with UTP.
Why do the accreditation dates differ?
The MQR shows validity from 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2030, and UTP's page shows (11/26) beside the code. We ask UTP for the current record.
Is the internship part of the fee?
UTP lists the 7-month internship as a programme feature. It does not say on the page how it affects costs, so we confirm that with UTP.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- UTP: Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours - code, duration, intakes, fees, internship, careers, aid. Checked 10 November 2026.
- UTP international entry requirements - entry lines and English scores. Malaysian Qualifications Register, UTP listing - MQA/FA3981.
- 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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