Why Study Engineering at UoSM?

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There are many Engineering schools around the world but few are able to consistently produce the sort of graduates that attract the attention of employers from top-tier companies like the University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM) do.

Engineering at UoSM is fast becoming popular among students due to its relevance and contribution to the advancement of technology.

Put simply, they are at the leading edge of educating the next generation of engineering innovators.

Ask our counsellor what’s it like to study Engineering.

Don’t believe us? Come check out 5 reasons why UoSM should be your top choice to study Engineering.

Foundation Course Offers Fast Track To Top Engineering Degree

The UoSM’s Engineering Foundation Year is one of the quickest pathways to top-ranked Engineering degrees at the University of Southampton.

Compared with A-Level and STPM, students are trained to adapt to university life earlier. Students spend 9 to 14 months to cover a syllabus related to engineering.

The Foundation course is tailor made to prepare you for the Engineering degree programme.

Experienced lecturers are there to guide you, along with all the resources you need for the course.

UoSM students can opt to study at Malaysia or UK campus upon completion of the Foundation programme.

UoSM Is Highly Recognised

Numerous foreign higher learning institutions have set up a campus in Malaysia. 

The UoSM is the top UK university to have a campus in Malaysia and its Engineering programmes are among the highest ranked.

Its Engineering programmes are recognised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

The university is ranked 90th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

What’s more, the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme is ranked no. 1 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2021).

World-class Education At Your Fingertips

UoSM offers foundation and degree courses for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Did you know? UoSM is the only Russell Group University to offer degrees that combine Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Its Mechanical Engineering programme is joint first for research intensity in Mechanical Engineering (Complete University Guide, 2021).

Students pursuing Engineering programmes at the UoSM get to utilise state-of-the-art facilities, even the ones used by Formula 1 teams!

Affordable Option To a UK Education

For those who think a UK education is expensive and beyond your reach, think again!

One of the most affordable options to a UK education is through a transfer programme at UoSM.

You can study 2 years in Johor and spend 2 years in Southampton, UK to complete your degree.

With this, you’ll be able to save up to 40% of the degree cost.

To further ease the financial burden of students, there is also a 20% discount when students transition to the UK to complete their 3rd and 4th years.

Read about how you can afford education at top UK university in Malaysia.

Multiple Opportunities To Work With Industry Leaders

Students have multiple opportunities to work with industry leaders.

That is why the university is ranked third in the UK for career prospects (Guardian University Guide, 2020).

When at the UK campus, students will have access to world-class facilities including the wind tunnel used by Formula 1 teams.

In addition to that, the university regularly works with industry partners such as Dyson, and Rolls-Royce.

When you study Engineering at UoSM, you can vie for internships with industry partners as early as Year 1 and some have gone on to secure full-time jobs after graduation.

Now that you got to know more about engineering at UoSM, come speak with our counsellors today and find out how you can kick start your journey with UoSM.