Overview

This Mechanical Engineering programme offered by University Teknologi PETRONAS focuses on fostering intellectual growth, critical thinking, and advanced research skills to address global challenges and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in mechanical engineering.

Programme Outcomes

Demonstrate in-depth and frontier knowledge and understanding in the Mechanical Engineering related fields.

Synthesise existing and new knowledge in Mechanical Engineering areas to develop new concepts or interpretations or applications.

Conduct rigorous and independent research or investigation with minimal supervision.

Perform research adhering to legal, ethical, professional and sustainable practices.

Demonstrate intellectual leadership qualities and management skills.

Communicate congently in the Mechanical Engineering related field.

Select and use suitable digital and analytical tool techniques to research problems.

Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Mechanical System Design

Vehicle Design

Advanced Engine Development

Advanced Materials and Processing

Manufacturing System Optimization

Energy Systems

Corrosion and Reliability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seri Iskandar, Malaysia

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 5 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold a Master Degree* in the relevant field OR equivalent from a recognized university.
Candidates to enrol in Engineering/ Engineering Technology & Computing programmes but having qualification from different disciplines must undergo pre-requisite courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16600 MYR / year

≈ 16600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12200 MYR / year

≈ 12200 MYR / year

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Overview

Programme Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Funding

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