Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)
Program Overview
Electrical and Electronic Engineering focuses on the design, development, and application of electrical systems, electronics, and communication technologies. Students gain expertise in power systems, circuit design, telecommunications, automation, and digital electronics, preparing them to support Sarawak’s infrastructure expansion and digital economy initiatives.
Category & Alignment
- Academic Discipline: Engineering
- PCDS 2030 Alignment Area: Infrastructure & Digital Economy
Study Duration
- 4 years (full‑time, on‑campus)
- Standard completion time: 8 semesters
- Extensions or repeated subjects are not funded under FTES
Admission Requirements
- STPM / A‑Levels / UEC with strong passes in Mathematics and Physics
- Foundation or Diploma in Science/Engineering with minimum CGPA ≥ 2.5
- IELTS ≥ 6.0 / TOEFL iBT ≥ 75 / MUET Band ≥ 4
- Anak Sarawak (MyKad “K” status), first bachelor’s degree, full‑time enrollment, no other scholarships or loans
Career Pathways
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Automation Engineer
🎯 Target Employers in Sarawak
- Energy & Utilities: Sarawak Energy Berhad (hydropower, grid expansion)
- Telecommunications: Telekom Malaysia, Sacofa, CelcomDigi
- Industrial & Manufacturing: Press Metal, Samalaju Industrial Park tenants
- Government & Agencies: JKR Sarawak (infrastructure projects), SDEC (digital economy initiatives)
Estimated Local Salary Benchmarks (Monthly, RM)
| Career Stage | Typical Job Title | Salary Range (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–2 yrs) | Graduate Electrical Engineer / Electronics Engineer | RM 2,800 – RM 3,500 |
| Mid Level (3–7 yrs) | Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer | RM 4,500 – RM 7,500 |
| Senior Level (8–15 yrs) | Senior Engineer / Power Systems Manager | RM 8,000 – RM 12,000 |
| Executive Level (15+ yrs) | Head of Engineering / Technical Director | RM 15,000 – RM 25,000 |