Chemical engineering in Malaysia: XMUM's four-year degree with a simulated process plant
This Chemical Engineering degree sits in XMUM's School of Energy and Chemical Engineering in Sepang, Selangor. You get the rupee fee, entry routes, English test, the units, the accreditation wording XMUM uses 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 chemical engineering at XMUM: what this degree is
Xiamen University Malaysia lists the course as Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours, code R/0711/6/0019 05/28 (MQA/FA5713), in its School of Energy and Chemical Engineering. It runs full-time for four years, taught in English. XMUM says it combines core chemical engineering with sustainability, energy transition and digital topics, including AI and green process design, taught through lectures, laboratories and projects. It describes its Simulation Integrated Process Plant as a hands-on training facility.
Read this before you rely on the accreditation. The XMUM page says the programme is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and recognised under the Washington Accord. The same page also says it is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency but not by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. The page lists a Board reference number beside the MQA code. We cannot reconcile those statements from the page, so we confirm the current accreditation status with XMUM before you choose this course for a route to chartered engineer status.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA5713 for Xiamen University Malaysia as Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours, 145 credits, field 0711 (Chemical engineering and processes), valid 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2031.
What you actually study
The Malaysia chemical engineering units, as XMUM lists them
XMUM lists the main courses for years 1 and 2 and the remaining units after them, with four elective areas. The lists below follow its order. The lists below are as published.
Year 1
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Drawing
- Analytical, Physical and Organic Chemistry
- Engineering Mathematics I and II, Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics I, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
Year 2
- Unit Operations I and II, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer
- Thermodynamics II, Reaction Engineering
- Chemical Engineering Laboratory I and II
- Numerical Methods, Materials Science for Chemical Engineering
Later units
- Process Safety, Process Technology and Design, Process Control
- Modelling and Simulation, Plant Equipment Design
- Research Project I and II, Capstone Project I and II
- Industrial Training, Engineers in Society, Project Management and Economics
Electives, choose 4
- AI and IR 5.0: Machine Learning for Chemical Engineers, CFD, Additive Manufacturing
- Green: Nanomaterials, Circular Economy, Emerging Bioprocesses
- Technology: Catalysis, Particle, Membrane, Oils and Fats
- Process: Simulation Integrated Process Plant, Crude Oil Refining, Process Safety Management
Source: XMUM course page. The page does not label units after year 2 by year, and some entries combine two units. We confirm which year each unit falls in with XMUM.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this XMUM degree, in ringgit and rupees
Xiamen University Malaysia publishes tuition per year and a programme total for international students.
International students, tuition per year
≈ Rs7.04 lakh
XMUM lists RM30,000 a year, RM120,000 for the 4-year course, for international students. The fee page says this excludes administrative fees and that international students pay 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) on top.International students, programme total (as published)
≈ Rs28.14 lakh
XMUM publishes this total on its tuition fees page. We have not added SST or administrative fees to it.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route: XMUM's published qualifications
XMUM lists entry routes by qualification. It does not list an Indian Class 12 mark in the pages we read, so we confirm with XMUM how it treats your board and subjects.
Pre-university routes
Source: XMUM course page. The UEC route must include Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Foundation or matriculation needs passes in Mathematics and Physics.
Diploma route
A diploma in a relevant field needs passes in Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics. XMUM also accepts equivalent international qualifications as stipulated by MQA and asks you to consult a counsellor for others.
What this means for Class 12. XMUM does not publish a CBSE or HSC percentage on the course page. We ask XMUM whether your Class 12 qualifies for degree entry and how it treats Mathematics, then tell you before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement at XMUM: what is published
XMUM says all incoming foreign students sit an English Placement Test if they do not meet its minimum TOEFL or IELTS band score. A result that shows a need can mean an Intensive English Program before the degree starts. The pages we read do not state the score. We confirm it with XMUM.
Source: XMUM guidelines for international students, step 6, and the course page, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, April and September
XMUM lists February, April and September on the course page. A student finishing Class 12 in the spring can usually look at September, depending on results, documents and visa timing.
XMUM says it submits the student visa application to EMGS after the offer and that this takes about 6 to 8 weeks. Applicants may enter 2 weeks before the semester with the visa approval letter.
After the degree
Malaysia careers after XMUM chemical engineering
XMUM lists roles for chemical engineers and researchers in energy and process industries (oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, renewable energy, carbon capture), bioproducts (palm oil, oleochemical, food and beverage), manufacturing and advanced materials (semiconductors, polymers), environmental and circular economy work (water and wastewater, chemical recycling), consulting and finance, and research.
Tell us your Class 12 marks and we will compare this degree with other Malaysia chemical engineering options on our list, including cost and fit.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia chemical engineering at XMUM: FAQ
Where is XMUM?
Xiamen University Malaysia is on Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur. Our Calicut team can help you plan the journey and arrival.
Is this a Board of Engineers accredited degree?
XMUM says on the course page that it is not among the fields of engineering in the Board of Engineers Malaysia register.
Is RM120,000 the full cost?
No. It is XMUM's published four-year tuition total. The fee page says it excludes administrative fees and that international students pay 6% SST.
Which language is it taught in?
XMUM lists English as the medium of instruction for this course.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- XMUM: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours - code, duration, intakes, entry, units, careers, Board of Engineers note. Checked 10 November 2026.
- XMUM tuition fees and guidelines for international students - fees, SST, administrative fees, visa timing, English placement test. Malaysian Qualifications Register, XMUM listing - MQA/FA5713.
- 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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