MEng Mechatronic Engineering

The Master of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a four-year programme that combines mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer engineering to develop intelligent systems. With strong emphasis on automation, robotics, and control, students gain hands-on experience through group and individual projects. Accredited by the IET and EAC Malaysia, the degree supports the path toward Chartered Engineer status. Students benefit from cutting-edge facilities and instruction in AI, signal processing, and robotics. Ranked 100th globally for Engineering Technology (QS 2024), UNM prepares graduates for high-impact roles in advanced industries.

Accepted Qualifications:

• A Level: BBC including Mathematics and Physics (Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted).

• IB Diploma: 26 points overall with 5, 4 at Higher Level, including:

  • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL)

  • Physics (HL)

• STPM: BBC+, including Mathematics and Physics (excluding Pengajian Am).

• UEC: 5 B3s including Mathematics and Physics (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language).

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 82

  • Mathematics and Physics must meet A Level subject equivalency.

  • For WACE: Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist required.

  • For SACE: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics required.

  • Other states/territories: Mathematics subjects reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 77% average across 6 subjects, including:

  • Advanced Functions

  • Calculus and Vectors

  • Physics

  • Minimum of 75% for C grade equivalency and 81% for B grade equivalency.

• Chinese Gaokao and Senior High School Diploma:

  • Gaokao: Minimum 70% average, including at least:

    • 75% in Mathematics

    • 73% in Physics

  • Senior High School Diploma: Minimum 70% overall, with at least 70% in Mathematics and Physics.

• Indian CBSE/CISCE (Class XII):

  • 78% average from the best four subjects.

  • 80% in Mathematics and 70% in Physics.

  • Note: CBSE Applied Mathematics is not accepted.

• Advanced Placement (AP): Scores of 4, 4, 3, including:

  • AP Calculus

  • AP Physics

• Diploma (Local Institutions):

  • Entry to Year 2 assessed case-by-case.

  • Typically requires a GPA of 3.20/4.0 or higher.

  • Good grades in Mathematics and Physics are essential.

• Foundation (Local Institutions):

  • Minimum GPA of 3.20/4.0 and strong performance in Mathematics and Physics.

  • Subject to School discretion.

• University of Nottingham Foundation Programme:

  • Successful completion with a minimum score of 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules.

Note: This list is not exhaustive. A wide range of international qualifications is accepted. Eligibility is confirmed upon submission of a complete application.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic): Overall 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each component)

• TOEFL (iBT): Total score of 80

  • Minimum: Writing (17), Listening (17), Reading (18), Speaking (20)

• PTE (Academic): 65 overall (no less than 59 in each component)

• GCE A/AS Level English Language or Literature: Grade C

• SPM: CEFR Level B2

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6

• MUET: Band 4

• UEC: Grade B3

• IB English A1 or A2 (SL/HL): 4 points

• IB English B (HL): 4 points

• IB English B (SL): 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U / ENG4U): 75%

  • Only accepted if all 30 credits are completed from standard courses (no fast-track or credit exemptions).

• CBSE/CISCE (Class XII or X): 70%

  • Confirmation required that English was the medium of instruction from Class X to XII.

Additional Notes:

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.

• Online formats (IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, PTE Academic Online) are not accepted.

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE results must be less than two years old.

• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

Year 1 – Core Modules

• Analogue, Digital Electronics and Computing

• Applied Mechatronic Construction Project

• Engineering Design and Design Project

• Engineering Mathematics

• Power and Energy

• Statics and Dynamics

Year 2 – Core Modules

• Applied Mechatronic Engineering Construction Project 2

• Design, Manufacture and Project

• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control

• Electronic Processing Robotics

• Modelling: Methods and Tools

• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1

Year 3 – Core Modules

• Control Systems and System Dynamics

• Mechatronics Group Project

• Professional Studies

• Industrial Training

Year 3 – Optional Modules

• Analogue Electronics

• Business Economics

• Computer Aided Engineering

• Corporate Restructuring and Governance

• Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications

• Embedded Computing

• Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

• Introduction to Automotive Technology

• Marketing Management

• Mechanics of Solids

• Renewable Generation Technologies

• Risk and Reliability

• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

Year 4 – Core Modules

• Mechatronics Individual Project

Year 4 – Optional Modules

• Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing

• Advanced Control System Design

• Aerial Robotics

• Aircraft Propulsion Systems

• Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Digital Signal Processing

• HDL for Programmable Logic with Project

• HDL for Programmable Logic

• Introduction to Aerospace Technology

• Lean Manufacturing

• Risks and Reliability

• Smart Vehicle Control System

• Stress Analysis & Material Models