Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering

R2/0714/4/0004 (05/28) (MQA/FA15341)

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Overview

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
This programme provides foundational knowledge and practical skills in mechanical engineering, preparing students for professional careers or further study. Graduates will gain hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, and mechanical systems for diverse industries.

About Programme

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme is designed to prepare you for professional career and to further your study to Bachelor's Degree in the related engineering field. We adopt comprehensive and innovative content and teaching techniques, which are designed towards expanding the frontiers of learning and inculcating a probing mind.

Students will be challenge to develop into multi-skilled professional possessing mental, intellectual and emotional fortitude to succeed in life. The curricular, further enhanced with project work, lab experiments and practical training, are designed with inputs from reputable sources.

The programme offers a balanced combination of theory, laboratory experiments, and hands-on practical training. The curriculum includes both general subjects and core mechanical engineering courses to provide a strong technical foundation.

92 credit hours of subjects are being taught in seven semesters. This Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme can be completed in 2 ½ years.

🗓️ Intakes 2026
January, June & August 
 
🕒 Duration
2 ½ years (full-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM28,800 - for Malaysian students

RM31,800 - for International students

 

⭐ Career Prospect
  1. Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
    RM2,000 – RM25,000
    Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

  2. Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
    94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
    Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

Program Structure

PEO No. Programme Educational Objectives
UNITEN produces mechanical engineering technician graduates who:
PEO1 Are practicing technical assistants in electrical engineering or energy related business
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities
PEO3 Engage in activities to enhance knowledge in electrical engineering field
Programme Outcomes
Students graduating from the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) programmes will have the ability to:
PO No. PO Statements
PO1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices
PO2 Identify and analyze well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity
PO3 Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety as well as cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required
PO4 Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements
PO5 Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing, engineering, and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations
PO6 When solving well-defined engineering problems, evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment
PO7 Understand and commit to professional ethics and norms of technician practice including compliance with relevant laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion
PO8

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings
PO9 Communicate effectively and inclusively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions
PO10 Demonstrate awareness of engineering management principles as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
PO11 Recognize the need for, and have the ability for independent updating in the face of specialized technical knowledge

✔️ Appreciating Ethics and Civilization

✔English for Diploma

✔️ Fundamentals of Circuit Theory

✔️ Mathematics 1

✔️ Physics for Engineering

✔️ Manufacturing Process

✔️ Engineering Workshop

✔️Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course

✔️ Programming for Engineering

✔️ Engineering Drawing

✔️ Mathematics II

✔️ Mechanics I: Statics

✔️ Technical Communication

✔️ Engineering Materials

✔️ Thermofluids Lab.

✔️ Mathematics III

✔️ Computer Aided Design

✔️ Mechanics II: Dynamics

✔️ Welding Technology

✔️ Mechanics of Materials

✔️ Thermodynamics

✔️ Power Plant Engineering

✔️ Instrumentation and Control

✔️ Instrumentation and Control Lab

✔️ Mechanics of Fluids

✔️ Machine Design

✔️ Islamic and Community Studies/Moral and Community Education

✔️ Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project 2

✔️ Mechanics of Materials Lab

✔️ Industrial Training

✔️ Machine Design Lab

✔️ Occupational Safety and Health

✔️ Engineering Practice in Society

 

Entry Requirement

For Malaysian Student

For International Student