The Automotive Engineering course was first offered by UTM during the 1999/2000 session. The Automotive course is offered as a specialisation of Mechanical Engineering, covering the areas of automotive design, vehicle dynamic and structure, power and transmission (power train), vehicle aerodynamic, electronics, ergonomics, automotive material and production. Hence, graduates of this course would fulfill the need for engineers in the field of Mechanical Engineering as well as the automotive field specialisation.

An automotive engineer will perform activities according to the job scope in the field of research, design, development and production of various types of heavy or light vehicles. In creating or producing the latest design for the proposed vehicle, they will utilise the knowledge learnt such as engine and transmission, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, analysis of vehicle structure, electronics and others. These will be undertaken based on quality assurance in order to fulfill the requirement of standards, performance and safety. Usually the automotive engineer works in the area of automotive design and production.

Some may find a career in commercial vehicle manufacturing such as lorries and buses, sport cars, racing cars, tractors and even trains. The market for engineers in the field of automotive in Malaysia has grown rapidly due to the growth in the automotive sector championed by PROTON, PERODUA, MODENAS and HICOM. Several other foreign manufacturers have set up assembly plants for various types of vehicles in Malaysia. In order to support the development in the automotive industry, many automotive components companies have been set up. High performance vehicle sector has also found its way in Malaysia with the involvement of PETRONAS and is expected to grow tremendously.

Additionally, some firms such as Master Builder, Malaysian Truck & Bus and others have ventured into heavy vehicle production, including buses and lorries. Therefore, UTM graduates in the field of Automotive Engineering have a wide career opportunity to take up positions as engineers and managers in the automotive industry either in Malaysia or overseas.

A.Minimum Entry Requirements For Stpm Holders

1. University General Requirements

1.1 Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia, July Paper.
1.2 Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least

2. i) C Grade (2.00) in General Studies/General Paper and
   ii) C Grade (2.00) in two (2) other courses

1.3 Obtained at least a Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

2. Programme Specific Requirements
   

2.1 Passed with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
2.2 Passed with at least a CGPA 2.75 at STPM level
2.3 Passed with at least a B- Grade (2.67) at STPM level in Additional Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
2.4 Do not have any health problems that may affect their studies

B.Minimum Entry Requirements For Those Who Have Completed The Ministry Of Education Malaysia Matriculation/Um Science Foundation Programme

1. University General Requirements

1.1 Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia, July paper.
1.2 Passed Ministry of Education Matriculation/UM Science Foundation/Asasi Undang-Undang with at least a CGPA 2.00.
1.3 Obtained at least a Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

2. Programme Specific Requirements

2.1 Passed with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
2.2 Obtained at least a CGPA 2.75 at Matriculation/Foundation level
2.3 Passed with at least a B- Grade (2.67) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Matriculation level.
2.4 Do not have any health problems that may affect their studies

C.Minimum Entry Requirement For Diploma Holders/Equivalent

1. University General Requirements

1.1 Passed SPM or equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia, July paper.
1.2 Obtained a Diploma or equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government and approved by the Senate:

or

1.3 Passed STPM examination in 2009 or before and obtained at least:

2. i) C Grade (2.00) in General paper and
   ii) C Grade (2.00) in two (2) other courses

or

1.4 Passed Matriculation examination in 2009 or before and obtained at least CGPA 2.00
1.5 Obtained at least a Band 1 in Malaysian University English test (MUET)

2. Programme Specific Requirements

2.1 Obtained a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from UTM or equivalent with at least a CGPA 2.50.

or

2.2 For those who obtained a CGPA of less than 2.50 but have at least two (2) years working experience in related field are eligible to apply.

or

2.3 Passed with at least Grade B- (2.67) in Additional Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and obtained at least 2.75 CGPA in STPM year 2009 or before.

or

2.4 Passed with at least Grade B- (2.67) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and obtained at least 2.75 CGPA in Matriculation/Foundation year 2009 or before.

and

2.5 Obtained at least a credit in Mathematics at SPM level.

or

2.6 Obtained at least a C Grade (2.0) in any one of the Mathematics courses at Diploma level.

and

2.7 Do not have any healthy problems that may affect their studies.

Note:
Candidates are required to submit to UTM, a detailed transcript of the examination results during the course of their study for Diploma (from the first semester to the final semester). They are also required to submit a copy of their Diploma/STPM/Matriculation certificate or a letter verifying completion of their study. The actual year of entry and duration of study are subject to credits exemption approved by UTM.

Note:
Actual year of entry and duration of study will depend on credits exemption approved by UTM.