Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons)

Where hardware meets software.
Where engineering meets the future.

The world runs on chips. Every smartphone, every data centre, every electric vehicle, every AI system depends on hardware engineered at the circuit level. Malaysia controls roughly 13% of global semiconductor assembly and testing capacity, and the National Semiconductor Strategy targets 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030 against a current output of just 5,000 a year. This degree bridges computer science and electronics engineering, and is the only pathway in Malaysia that gives you EAC accreditation and a direct route to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (Ir.) in the field of computing.

Create the Hardware the AI Era Cannot Exist Without.

  • 4 Years

    Duration

  • UNIMY

    Award

  • Full-Time

    Study Mode

  • Feb · May · Sep

    Intakes

  • Coursework & Examinations

    Assessment

  • R/0713/6/0033 (FA7028) 11/27

    Accreditation

  • EAC | BEM

    Professional Body

Future Careers

High-demand skills. Limitless possibilities.

Malaysia's semiconductor sector pulled in RM 28.5 billion in approved investments in 2025. The government's National Semiconductor Strategy targets moving the country from back-end assembly into IC design, advanced packaging, and innovation-led manufacturing. The industry needs 50,000 skilled engineers. Universities produce 5,000 a year. That is a tenfold gap — and it is not one that policy alone can close.

Computer engineers sit at the exact centre of this demand. The combination of hardware design expertise and software systems understanding is rare and extremely valuable across semiconductor, telecommunications, defence, automotive, and smart infrastructure sectors.

Where This Degree Takes You

  • Embedded Systems Engineer

  • Hardware Design Engineer

  • VLSI Design Engineer

  • Network & Communications Engineer

  • IoT Systems Architect

  • Signal Processing Engineer

Strategic Roles

  • AI Hardware Engineer
  • Semiconductor Process Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Defence Electronics Engineer
  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems Engineer
  • Graduate Engineer (GE) → Professional Engineer (Ir.)

Professional Accreditation Pathway

This is the only UNIMY programme accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) and recognised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

Graduates register as Graduate Engineers (GE) upon completion and are eligible to progress toward full Professional Engineer (Ir.) status — the highest designation in the Malaysian engineering profession.

Integrated Coursera Access

  • Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
  • IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Cisco Introduction to IoT & Embedded Systems

Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Malaysia controls approximately 13% of global semiconductor assembly and testing capacity
  • The National Semiconductor Strategy targets 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030
  • Malaysian universities currently produce approximately 5,000 engineering graduates per year against an industry demand of 50,000
  • The electrical and electronics sector attracted RM 28.5 billion in approved investments in 2025 alone
  • Malaysia is actively moving up the semiconductor value chain into IC design, advanced packaging, and AI hardware — creating sustained demand for engineers with deep hardware expertise

The Education

This is not a standard computer science programme with electronics modules added on. It is a full engineering degree that integrates both disciplines from the ground up. From the first semester, students work in hands-on lab environments with real circuits, real hardware, and real engineering constraints.

Learning is structured around building and testing: circuit design and analysis using industry-standard methodologies; embedded systems programming on real microcontrollers; VLSI design for integrated circuits; digital signal processing and communications engineering; and engineering project management and professional practice.

The AI-Native Advantage

The next generation of hardware is intelligent hardware. AI chips, neuromorphic processors, edge computing devices, and smart sensors are reshaping every sector that depends on electronics.

You will master

  • AI hardware design and the architecture of intelligent computing systems
  • IoT integration and smart system development using real sensor and actuator platforms
  • Machine learning applications in signal processing, control systems, and embedded environments
  • Responsible engineering and the ethics of autonomous and AI-enabled systems

The AI-Native Learning Experience

We do not treat AI as a secondary subject. The entire learning experience is structured around AI tools, AI reasoning, and immediate workforce readiness. You will work with AI-powered platforms every semester to design circuits, simulate systems, analyse signals, and build intelligent embedded solutions at professional speed.

  • Embedded Fluency

    AI tools and concepts are integrated into every relevant module, from circuit theory and digital electronics to software engineering and professional communication. You graduate as an engineer who naturally works alongside intelligent systems.

  • Engineering Lab Access

    Purpose-built hardware labs equipped with oscilloscopes, signal generators, embedded development boards, microcontrollers, and VLSI design tools provide continuous access throughout all four years. The lab is not just for scheduled classes — it is your professional workspace.

  • Personalised Learning Analytics

    Adaptive AI systems continuously monitor progress, identify weak areas, and adjust the learning pathway accordingly. You always know where you stand and what to focus on next.

  • Project-Led & Simulation-Based Assessment

    Assessment goes beyond written exams. Students are evaluated through engineering projects, lab practicals, design reviews, and final year capstone work that mirrors how leading engineering employers evaluate junior hires.

  • Leadership Engineering

    Communication, engineering ethics, project management, and professional practice are developed throughout all four years, ensuring graduates are technically rigorous and professionally confident from day one.

  • UNIMY software engineering lab

Industry Projects & Certifications

Real projects. Recognised certifications. Career advantage.

Students gain industry exposure throughout the programme — not only during final year. Through UNIMY's network of technology and engineering partners, students work on real challenges and projects drawn from organisations at the frontlines of hardware, semiconductor, and smart technology development in Malaysia and the region. UNIMY's Tech Talk series has brought active industry leaders onto campus including sessions on semiconductor engineering, IoT infrastructure, AI hardware, and Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy.

Industry Partners

Technology & Infrastructure

  • Dell Technologies
  • Cyberview
  • MIMOS
  • Censof
  • Favoriot
  • Qwork

National Partners

  • CyberSecurity Malaysia
  • TalentCorp
  • Ministry of Human Resources
  • Forest Interactive

International Partners

  • UDINUS
  • Universitas Raharja
  • Universitas Amikom Purwokerto
  • IIB Darmajaya
  • Guangdong Xin An Polytechnic
  • Shandong Vocational University
  • Polytechnics Mauritius

Embedded Microcredentials

  • Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
  • IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Cisco Introduction to IoT
  • CompTIA Tech+ and A+ preparation pathway
  • Alibaba Cloud Certifications

These sessions and certifications connect students directly with working engineers and technology leaders, building professional networks and industry awareness while still in the programme.

Computer engineering students working on hardware projects with industry mentors

Career Outcomes

Our graduates are future-ready and in demand from the moment they complete this programme.

Malaysia's industrial transformation is government-backed and long-term. The National Semiconductor Strategy, NIMP 2030 smart factory agenda, and the country's deepening role in global electronics supply chains mean that demand for computer engineers with both hardware and software expertise will continue to outpace supply for years to come. UNIMY graduates enter this market with a rare dual competency that most other programmes do not produce.

Beyond technical skills, graduates hold a formal professional credential. Registration as a Graduate Engineer (GE) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia upon graduation opens the pathway to Professional Engineer (Ir.) status — the most prestigious engineering designation in Malaysia, required for senior engineering roles across infrastructure, government, and regulated industries.

Opportunities span semiconductor manufacturing, telecommunications, defence and aerospace, automotive electronics, smart infrastructure, IoT development, robotics and automation, and the growing ecosystem of AI hardware companies establishing operations in Malaysia.

Student Experience

University is more than lectures and labs. At UNIMY, students join a community focused on building the future.

  • Innovation labs with professional-grade engineering hardware

    Innovation Labs

    Cutting-edge engineering and computing environments equipped with professional-grade hardware, simulation tools, and embedded systems platforms.

  • Hackathons and engineering competitions

    Hackathons & Engineering Competitions

    Real problem statements, real judges, and real industry representation — building technical skills and professional reputations simultaneously.

  • Student clubs across robotics IoT AI and hardware design

    Student Clubs

    Peer communities across robotics, IoT, AI, hardware design, and engineering disciplines connecting students with shared interests and ambitions.

  • Global exposure international competitions and exchanges

    Global Exposure

    International competitions, student exchanges, and industry visits that build perspective and professional networks extending well beyond graduation.

  • Industry mentorship with working engineers

    Industry Mentorship

    Direct connections with working engineers and technology professionals who provide honest guidance, real insight, and frequently, direct pathways to employment.

  • Campus life esports wellness and events

    Campus Life

    Esports, wellness facilities, regular events, and a campus culture built around curiosity, ambition, and people who want to build things that matter.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons), applicants must meet one of the following:

  • Pass A-Level with a minimum pass in two subjects including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry)
  • Pass Foundation or Matriculation in a relevant field awarded by an HLI with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
  • Pass STPM or equivalent with minimum grade C (GNMP 2.00) in two subjects including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry)
  • Pass UEC with at least Grade B in any five subjects including Mathematics and Physics
  • Hold any equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government

English Requirements: SPM or IGCSE — Minimum Pass, or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Assessment Breakdown

  • Coursework — assignments, quizzes, projects, presentations, lab practicals, and design exercises
  • Final Examination — written and practical exams testing technical proficiency across engineering disciplines
  • Final Year Project I and II — a self-directed capstone engineering project demonstrating advanced, industry-ready expertise

Scholarships & Financing

UNIMY is committed to making a future-focused education accessible. A range of scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid options are available including merit-based scholarships, the DHM Bursary, PTPTN and other government loan schemes, and flexible instalment and payment plan options. Full details are available through the admissions team and UNIMY's financial aid channels.

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