The career of a Mechanical Engineer involves the efficient application of physical and human resources in improving the standard of living. A Mechanical Engineer combines the basic knowledge of physical sciences and engineering education with experience and expertise to invent, run, and maintain mechanical equipments and systems in industries. A Mechanical Engineer also designs machine components for the production system of a particular product.

Graduates in this area are capable of fulfilling the task of a technologist in the government, semi-government, and private firms. Graduates will be able to find job opportunities in various sectors such as manufacturing, processing, design, and research. A Mechanical Engineer may further his career as a designer (consulting firm), as a building contractor as a manufacturer of machines or engineering products, as a researcher in Research and Development (R&D) departments or Institutes or as an academician in Institutes of Higher Learning.

A.Minimum Entry Requirements For Stpm Holders

1. University General Requirements

1.1 Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia, July Paper.
1.2 Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least

2. i) C Grade (2.00) in General Studies/General Paper and
   ii) C Grade (2.00) in two (2) other courses

1.3 Obtained at least a Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

2. Programme Specific Requirements
   

2.1 Passed with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
2.2 Passed with at least a CGPA 2.75 at STPM level
2.3 Passed with at least a B- Grade (2.67) at STPM level in Additional Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
2.4 Do not have any health problems that may affect their studies

B.Minimum Entry Requirements For Those Who Have Completed The Ministry Of Education Malaysia Matriculation/Um Science Foundation Programme

1. University General Requirements

1.1 Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia, July paper.
1.2 Passed Ministry of Education Matriculation/UM Science Foundation/Asasi Undang-Undang with at least a CGPA 2.00.
1.3 Obtained at least a Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

2. Programme Specific Requirements

2.1 Passed with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
2.2 Obtained at least a CGPA 2.75 at Matriculation/Foundation level
2.3 Passed with at least a B- Grade (2.67) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Matriculation level.
2.4 Do not have any health problems that may affect their studies

C.Minimum Entry Requirement For Diploma Holders/Equivalent

1. University General Requirements

1.1 Passed SPM or equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia, July paper.
1.2 Obtained a Diploma or equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government and approved by the Senate:

or

1.3 Passed STPM examination in 2009 or before and obtained at least:

2. i) C Grade (2.00) in General paper and
   ii) C Grade (2.00) in two (2) other courses

or

1.4 Passed Matriculation examination in 2009 or before and obtained at least CGPA 2.00
1.5 Obtained at least a Band 1 in Malaysian University English test (MUET)

2. Programme Specific Requirements

2.1 Obtained a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from UTM or equivalent with at least a CGPA 2.50.

or

2.2 For those who obtained a CGPA of less than 2.50 but have at least two (2) years working experience in related field are eligible to apply.

or

2.3 Passed with at least Grade B- (2.67) in Additional Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and obtained at least 2.75 CGPA in STPM year 2009 or before.

or

2.4 Passed with at least Grade B- (2.67) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and obtained at least 2.75 CGPA in Matriculation/Foundation year 2009 or before.

and

2.5 Obtained at least a credit in Mathematics at SPM level.

or

2.6 Obtained at least a C Grade (2.0) in any one of the Mathematics courses at Diploma level.

and

2.7 Do not have any healthy problems that may affect their studies.

Note:
Candidates are required to submit to UTM, a detailed transcript of the examination results during the course of their study for Diploma (from the first semester to the final semester). They are also required to submit a copy of their Diploma/STPM/Matriculation certificate or a letter verifying completion of their study. The actual year of entry and duration of study are subject to credits exemption approved by UTM.

Note:
Actual year of entry and duration of study will depend on credits exemption approved by UTM.