Frequently Asked Questions

UTeM is the 14th public university in Malaysia and is a member of the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN) together with UTHM, UniMAP, and UMP.

SGS is located at the main campus of UTeM in Durian Tunggal, near the North-South Highway.

By Road: From outside Melaka, the main campus is accessible via the North-South Highway at the Ayer Keroh Exit.

There are seven faculties at UTeM:

• Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering (FTKE)
• Faculty of Electronics and Computer Technology and Engineering (FTKEK)
• Faculty of Industrial and Manufacturing Technology and Engineering (FTKIP)
• Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FTMK)
• Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship (IPTK)
• Faculty of Mechanical Technology and Engineering (FTKM)
• Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security (FAIX)

The University provides a campus conducive to learning and living. Facilities include:

• Residential colleges (hostels)
• Library and Cyber Hall
• Cafeteria
• Sports Complex
• Shuttle service
• Mosque
• And more

All facilities cater to both student capacity, teaching, and learning requirements.

SGS offers a range of postgraduate programmes including Master's and Doctoral degrees (by research and by coursework).

For the full list of programmes, please visit: Our Programmes ↗

Programme duration details are available on our official page:

View Programme Duration ↗

Applications are made through the UTeM Student Online Portal:

Student Online Portal – Admission ↗

Programme fee schedules are available at:

Programme Fees ↗

Yes. The following scholarships are available to eligible postgraduate students:

• Kesidang Scholarship – UTeM's internal scholarship for postgraduate students.
• MyBrain15 – A national postgraduate scholarship programme by the Ministry of Higher Education.

• A Master's degree from UTeM or any accredited institution; OR
• Qualifications recognised as equivalent to a Master's degree by the Senate.
• For Industrial PhD: must be a current employee (professional, executive, engineer, researcher or equivalent) in industry or a Malaysian company operating overseas.
• Application must be accompanied by an initial research proposal.

• A relevant Bachelor's Degree (Honours) with minimum CGPA of 2.50 from UTeM or a recognised institution; OR
• Qualifications recognised as equivalent to a Bachelor's (Honours) degree; OR
• Bachelor's degree with CGPA between 2.00–2.49 with minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Diploma holders with 10 years relevant experience may apply with APEL (MQA approval required first).
• MBA applicants must have at least 1 year relevant working experience.
• Master by Research applications must include an initial research proposal.

International applicants must present a TOEFL or IELTS score meeting the minimum requirements below:

• Applicants without TOEFL/IELTS, or those scoring below requirements, must undergo and pass UTeM's English language programme prior to commencing postgraduate study.
• Exemption may be granted to graduates from universities using English as the medium of instruction.

• Must register as a full-time student with financial capability to cover fees and living expenses.
• Submit a letter of certification from the Ministry of Education verifying nationality and academic qualifications.
• Academic transcripts must be certified true copies by a senior public official.
• Proof of financial ability (bank letter of guarantee, sponsorship letter, or recent bank statement).
• International passport with at least 2 years validity and compliance with immigration procedures.
• Clear medical check-up by health authorities.

UTeM provides accommodation for students. There are currently 7 residential colleges — 6 located on the main campus and 1 under a rental arrangement.

On-campus residential colleges (capacity: 6,020 students):

• Lestari Residential College
• Satria (Tuah) Residential College
• Satria (Jebat) Residential College
• Satria (Lekir) Residential College
• Satria (Lekiu) Residential College
• Satria (Kasturi) Residential College

Off-campus: UTeM Sri Utama Residential College (rented from third-party developer, capacity: 1,152 students).

All residential colleges provide facilities including cafeteria, laundry room, movie room, activity room, surau, sports and recreation centre, cleaning services, and in-room internet access. Rooms accommodate 2 students each.