Best Universities in Malaysia to Study Civil Engineering Degree Accredited by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

High Job Demand for Qualified Top Engineers in Malaysia

Demand for qualified engineers in Malaysia is increasing. In order to succeed in the engineering field, students must choose a

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university that has the experience and facilities to equip them.

In addition, soft skills such as an English speaking environment, leadership skills, communication skills and internship programs will help the graduate stand out and be very successful.

Research has shown that graduates with a good command of English has a 25% higher salary than those who don't. In addition, choose universities where the engineering degrees are accredited by MQA and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

One of the top engineering nations is the world, Germany has an estimated 1 million engineers for a population of 82 million (engineer:population ratio of 1:82).

France has an estimated 800,000 for a population of 60 million (engineer:population ratio of 1:75). At present, the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) has a total register of 52,000 graduate and professional engineers.

Considering that a large number of engineers in Malaysia are not registered with BEM (around 50%), it is estimated that there are around 80,000 engineers currently in employment, i.e. still registering a very poor engineer:population ratio of 1:312 (assuming a current national population of 25 million).

Table shows engineer-population ratios for Malaysia and several advanced countries.

Country	Population	Estimated number of Engineers	Engineer to Population ratio
Malaysia	25 million	80,000	1:312
France	60 million	800,000	1:75
Germany	82 million	1,000,000	1:82
Canada	30 million	250,000	1:120
United Kingdom	60 million	425,000	1:141

Therefore it is important for Malaysia to increase her production of engineers at a very significant rate in order to achieve a comparable index with the developed nations. If we were to use the “advanced nation benchmark” the engineer:population ratio of 1:100 would mean that Malaysia would need around 275,000 and 300,000 engineers in 5 and 10 years respectively (assuming population growth at 2% per year).

It is noted that in the Ninth Malaysia Plan presented by the Prime Minister of Malaysia in March 2006, the government plans to increase engineering student enrolment for public and private universities with the target annual growth rate of 12.2% and 20.8% respectively (Malaysia 2006a). In 2006, an estimated 10,571 students entered first year engineering studies in public and private universities.

Therefore with the expected growth, the government is projecting that more than 77,000 and 222,000 engineering graduates will be produced altogether from all the Malaysian universities in the next 5 and 10 years respectively.

If this projection is met, even after accounting for retirements, Malaysia will be able to match engineer:population ratios with those of advanced nations within 10 years

Study Civil Engineering at Top Universities in Malaysia

Civil engineering is the oldest branch of the engineering profession. They are involved with infrastructure and environmental

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projects. It involves the planning, design, supervising, construction and maintaining of facilities for both the public and private sectors.

Civil Engineering involves the design and construction of buildings, transportation facilities and engineering structures like bridges, dams, roads, airports, tunnels, bridges,  water supply and sewage systems, waste treatment, harbours, railways, highways and other public utilities.

Civil engineers may specialise in particular areas of major works such as structural engineering, water resources, construction, environmental, transportation, and geotechnical engineering.

They must consider many factors in the design process, from the construction costs and expected lifetime of a project to government regulations and potential environmental hazards such as landslides, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.

Creativity and innovation are needed to solve problems such as the SMART Tunnel which solves transportation and flood problems or the Mass Rapid Transportation (MRT) currently being built in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The job prospects are good for Civil Engineers in Malaysia as the country is still growing

and major companies also have projects in developing countries.

Professional Recognition of the Civil Engineering Degree by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) registers graduates and professional engineers under the Registration of Engineers

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Act 1967 (Revised 2002). The requirement for registration as a graduate engineer is a degree in engineering recognised by the Board.

A professional engineer (Ir or PEng) is a person who is licensed to practice to practice engineering in Malaysia after meeting all requirements of
the  (e.g. pass PI Examination).

Only an Ir/P.Eng. can sign and seal engineering documents that are engineering documents that are submitted to a public authority or for public and private clients. This is very important especially for Civil Engineers who needs to become a Professional Engineer in order to sign the blueprints.

If you study at a university that is not accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), you cannot practice as a Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineering Degree Course at the Top Ranked Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

The programme at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia covers the main civil engineering disciplines of Structures, Geotechnics, Water Engineering, and Highway

Students at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are taught by top professors and receive personal attention

Engineering, and provides students with the key skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil or structural engineers.

After graduation, students are equipped to work for engineering consultants, contractors or government at management level.

The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with increasing focus on design and management in the specialisation years. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia  civil engineering graduates have excellent employment prospects. They design and oversee construction projects such as urban drainage systems, roads, bridges, buildings and airports.

All civil and structural engineering programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are supported by the civil engineering industry advisory committee, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers offering advice, guidance and work placement opportunities.

*MEng CIVIL ENGINEERING (pending MOE approval) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
BEng students who meet the progression requirements for the MEng programme may transfer programmes at the end of Year 2.

Teaching and Assessment of the Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a branch campus of the top ranking Heriot-Watt University, UK

Teaching involves a mix of lectures, tutorials and practical work. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examination.

By the final year, coursework assessment, principally through the design project and research dissertations, accounts for approximately 50% of the final assessment.

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Affordable Civil Engineering Degree Course at UCSI University

The Civil Engineering degree programme at UCSI University is designed to cater to today’s modern world needs and respond to society’s escalating demands for

Excellent engineering facilities are housed in UCSI University's North Wing campus

a better quality of life.

This programme focuses on the development of theoretical concepts, practical engineering skills and teamwork, comprising a wide range of relevant subjects – including structural analysis and design, geotechnical study, hydrology and hydraulic, highway and traffic, water and sewer systems – that also emphasises management skills and economics, at the same time.

In this programme, students are also required to undergo industrial training under UCSI University’s Co-operative Placement (Co-op) Programme at the end of their 2nd and 3rd academic years - to learn from industry leaders and familiarize themselves with the actual working environment.

Towards the end of their course of study, students will undertake a one-semester capstone project to assess and gauge their understanding of their learning and the outcome of their formal education. They will also undertake a research and development project in their final year of study.

Accreditation of UCSI University's Civil Engineering Degree by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

All of UCSI University’s engineering degree programmes comply with the latest requirements for accreditation by the Malaysian Engineering Accreditation Council, which fulfils the international requirements drafted in the Washington Accord.

Study Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) at the Top Ranked Curtin University Sarawak

Curtin University Sarawak Campus

The Civil Engineering programme at Curtin Sarawak covers the application of basic scientific and technological principles to the design and construction of facilities necessary to serve the needs of the society.

Civil Engineering projects range from large public infrastructures such as road networks, bridges, water treatment and supply systems, dams, and underground construction to private developments such as commercial or industrial centres and urban housing development.

Civil engineering projects require close working relationships with other groups including planners, architects, environmental scientists, and regulatory bodies.

This necessitates development of an appreciation of the impact of civil works on society in terms of both social and financial obligations.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Construction Engineering of Curtin University Sarawak Campus is fully accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia and by Engineers Australia.

To qualify for the grade of Corporate Member of these institutions, graduates are required to complete a minimum of four-year approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree.

A graduate in civil and construction engineering possess skills readily

There are many fields of specialization both by class of industry and by nature of work, among others, transportation engineering, community infrastructures, urban and rural drainage, environmental management, project management, public health and coastal engineering.

Industrial Training at Curtin University Sarawak

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In Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia, all engineering students MUST complete at least 12 weeks of Industrial Training as one of the requirements to be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering. It is a mechanism to integrate engineering practices in the curriculum to achieve the overall Programme Outcomes and Curtin

Graduates Attributes. Student shall undergo the Industrial Training during the semester break after he/ she has completed Year 3 or obtained at least 500 credit points.

Students should note that Industrial Training is an essential component in the engineering curriculum. It provides exposure to engineering processes at a practical level; helps developing professional skills required by an engineer and offers opportunity to prospective employment.

Professor Michael Cloke, Curtin Sarawak, Dean, School of Engineering and Science

Many employers regard this period as a chance to assess potential employees for future employment.

All engineering students should make considerable effort and give sufficient thought into obtaining the most effective training for themselves.

Whilst challenging, it is desirable to obtain training that covers a range of activities, such as design, laboratory and on-site field works. Tables in Appendix C suggest the relevant training areas for each engineering disciplines under the School of Engineering and Science.

At Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia, Industrial Training is facilitated by the Dean of School with the consultation of the Industrial and External Relations Committee, and is managed by the respective Advisor for each engineering programme.

Through the Industrial Training, students will be able:-

• To apply engineering knowledge learned in classroom environment in real industrial situations;
• To expose to professional engineering practices in the industries;
• To understand the role and responsibilities as well as code of ethics that engineers should uphold;
• To develop awareness about general workplace behaviours and build interpersonal skills;
• To prepare professional work records and reports;
• To build rapport and network with future employers to increase employability

Training Areas Include:

• Design office / Consultants
• Structural design

  

  Curtin Sarawak campus

• Structural drafting and drawings
• Writing technical and generic specifications
• Preparation of tender documents and contracts
• Calculation pre and post tendering quantities
• Supervising the site works
• Constructions / Contractors
• Execution of infra structures and utilities
• Supervising sub-structures and foundation works
• Form works and false works for concrete works
• Installation of rebars and concreting
• Execution of road works with flexible pavement
• Rigid pavement roads
• Bridges and culverts
• All types of drainage works.
• Preparation of claims for the executed works
• Preparation of proposals for engineers approval
• Claims for variation and extension of time for the contract.

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