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Undergraduate ยท Engineering ยท ๐Ÿ“ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Universiti Malaya

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
October 2026
Indicative annual fee
RM 30,000 / year

Course overview

Universiti Malaya is Malaysia's oldest university and its civil engineering degree is accredited for the professional route to chartered status through the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

Teaching covers structures, geotechnics, water and transport, with design studios that draw on the infrastructure programme reshaping Kuala Lumpur and the wider Klang Valley.

Key modules

  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Structural Analysis
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Hydraulics and Water Resources
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Integrated Design Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A strong pre-university record in mathematics and physics through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC, a recognised foundation programme or an equivalent qualification.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 80 overall
  • PTE Academic: 56 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ€” your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ March 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Malaysia.

  • Site Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Project Engineer

Post-study work in Malaysia: Graduate pass options. Read the Malaysia student visa guide.

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BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Universiti Malaya?

A strong pre-university record in mathematics and physics through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC, a recognised foundation programme or an equivalent qualification. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 overall; PTE Academic 56 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering cost?

Indicative tuition is RM 30,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering?

This course has intakes in October 2026, March 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.