Overview

The subject involves the design and construction of projects, financing them, managing the construction process and maintenance. Civil Engineering at University of Malaya helps to solve problems, design, build and maintain our living and working spaces.

It involves finding innovative solutions using a mixture of creativity, application of knowledge for the planning, design and execution of infrastructure works to enhance the quality of life. Civil engineers have played a significant role in most of the famous landmarks in the world. With the growing population straining today’s infrastructures, civil engineers are required to improve and build the built environment now and into the future.

Career Opportunity

Construction Firms

Government Agencies

Housing & Building Development Companies

Urban & City Planning Firms

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Philosophy and Current Issues* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi **

Basic Enculturation Entrepreneurship

English Communication I

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations

English Communication II

University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect

Engineering Mathematics 1

Engineering Mathematics 2

Engineering Mechanics

Civil Engineering Materials

Civil Engineering Drawing And CAD

Mechanics Of Materials

Engineering Survey

Programming And Information System

University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul

University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie

University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making The World A Better Place

Law, Ethics and Sustainability For Engineers

Theory Of Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

143 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 36 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National students:

STPM

Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics

Matriculation / Foundation

Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00

Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics

International students:

GCE A-Level

Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.

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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

132100 MYR / year

≈ 132100 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10100 MYR / year

≈ 10100 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Career Opportunity

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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