Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM60,450
Course Highlights
- Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026
- One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes
- Produced over 79,000 graduates since its inaugural convocation in 2005
Course Structure
- Chemistry for Engineering
- Co-curriculum
- Elective II
- Engineering Drawing and CAD
- English for Professional Communication
- Introduction to Process Design and Electrical Systems
- Material and Energy Balances
- Material Science and Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineering I
- Mathematics for Engineering II
- MPU1*
- Statics
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I
- Elective II
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics I
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Instrumental Analysis
- Mass Transfer
- MPU1**
- Numerical Methods and Statistics
- Process Engineering Laboratory I
- Particle Technology
- Separation Processes
- Basic Economics, Accounting and Management
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Chemical Process Control and Instrumentation
- Chemical Reaction Engineering II
- Heat Transfer Processes
- Industrial Training
- Operations Research and Optimization
- Process Engineering Laboratory II
- Process Optimization and Simulation
- Process Safety and Management
- Project Management
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Elective Group I - Choose 1 Course in Trimester 1 & Choose 2 Course(s) in Trimester 3
- Engineer in Society
- Law for Engineers
- National Language / Other Language
- Plant Design I
- Plant Design II
- Process Engineering Laboratory III
- Project
MPU1* - Choose 1 course(s)
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
MPU1** - Choose 1 course(s)
- Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban - For Local Students
MPU4 - Choose 1 course
- Art, Craft, and Design
- Arts and Cultural Performance
- Community Project
- Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
- Leadership and Teambuilding
- Management of Martial Arts Activity
- Management of Sports Activity
- Managing Personal Finance
- Music Performance
- Oral Communication
- Social Entrepreneurship Project
- Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
- Team Work and Collaborative Project
- Work Ethics and EQ
National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course
- Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
- Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
- Introduction to French
- Introduction to German Language
- Introduction to Japanese
- Introduction to Korean
- Introduction to Tamil Language
- Introduction to Thai Language
Elective I - Choose 3 course(s)
- Catalysis and Catalytic Processes
- Corrosion Engineering
- Food Processing Engineering
- Green Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Membrane Technology
- Nuclear Engineering
- Petroleum Chemistry and Petrochemicals
- Polymer Engineering and Applications
- Renewable Energy
- Soil and Groundwater Remediation
- Solar Cell Technology
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Elective II - Choose 1 course
- Application of Artificial Intelligence
- Automation in the 4th Industrial Revolution
- Communication in Interpersonal Relationship
- Creative Thinking and Idea Generation
- Cross Cultural Management
- Data Analysis for Business Intelligence
- Electronic Commerce
- Experiential Research Skills (ERS)
- Personal Financial Planning and Investment
- Principles of International Business
- Property Market Analysis
Entry Requirements
- STPM: Grade C in Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject
- A Level: Grade D in Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject
- UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject
- SAM: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject
- CPU: Average of 70% in 2 Mathematics subjects, 1 relevant Natural Science subject and 3 other subjects
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: :
- Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points) and obtained a minimum of 4 points each in 1 Natural Science subject and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation/ Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- UTAR Foundation in Science/Matriculation/Foundation from other Higher Learning Institutions or Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in relevant field:
- Minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
- SPM English Language/O Level English Language: Credit Grade C
- UEC English Language: Grade B
- MUET: Band 3
- IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL iBT: 40(iBT) /7.5(Essentials)
- PTE: 47
- Cambridge English: 154/100(OET)
- ELS CIEP: Level 107
- (NOT applicable for A-Level/SAM/CPU or entry qualifications conducted fully in English BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent).
Note:
- Those who do not meet the above English language requirements but obtain a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent are required to take the English Enhancement Programme and pass at the English Levels 7 & 8 before joining the Bachelor's degree programme.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM60,450
Other miscellaneous fees
RM4,650
Total payable amount
RM65,100
Scholarships
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
Amount
Tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree