Mechanical engineering is about the efficient use of energy in the design and function of all types of mechanisms, from the simplest to the most complex. It builds on engineering principles of physics, chemistry, materials, mathematics and biology to achieve engineering goals.
As a mechanical engineer, you might design automatic control systems or take charge of the operation of a smart building. You could manage the water supply for a whole state and design wind turbines or highly efficient, low-cost products for the developing world.
In the diverse and challenging field of mechanical engineering, your role as a mechanical engineer could take you into various industries. You might be called on to work with the medical profession to create robots that can operate with greater precision than a human, or be at the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing using 3D printers to create aircraft parts with elegance and function.
Growth industries include advanced manufacturing, smart buildings, renewable energy, medical engineering, and consulting practice, where mechanical engineers play pivotal roles.
As a mechanical engineer, you'll be able to deploy your skills in a wide range of industries, including:
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Expected May, August 2025
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March 2025
Monash University Malaysia
Jalan Lagoon Selatan,
BANDAR SUNWAY,
Selangor,
47500, Malaysia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
October 2025
Monash University Malaysia
Jalan Lagoon Selatan,
BANDAR SUNWAY,
Selangor,
47500, Malaysia
To enroll in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years old.
You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours):
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)* | 76.25% |
| GCE A Level** | 10 |
| ATAR | 85 |
| Gaokao, China | 75% |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 19 |
| Indian School Certificate | 75% |
| All India Senior School Certificate | 80% |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program) | 30 |
| STPM, Malaysia | 9.1 |
| UEC, Malaysia | ≤3.4 |
| Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia | 3 |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 84.8% |
| Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | 12 |
| High School Certificate, Vietnam | 8.42 |
| UNSW Foundation Studies | 8 |
| Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College | 75% |
| Monash College Diploma Part 2*** | 60% |
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade.
***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025.
English language requirements:
IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score: 6.5; Listening score: 6.0; Reading score: 6.0; Writing score: 6.0; Speaking score: 6.0
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language): Total Score: 79; Listening score: 12; Reading score: 13; Writing score: 21; Speaking score: 18
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): Overall score: 58; Listening score: 50; Reading score: 50; Writing score: 50; Speaking score: 50
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)): Overall score: 176; Listening score:169; Reading score: 169; Writing score: 169; Speaking score: 169
Application Deadlines:
February intake (Semester 1): 20 December 2024
July intake (Semester 2): 16 May 2025
October intake: 15 August 2025
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Monash University, ranked 37th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).
