UTP revoltionises engineering education

27 December 2024

SERI ISKANDAR: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is poised to revolutionise engineering education by becoming the first university in Malaysia to offer a Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours. This groundbreaking programme, set to launch in 2025, underscores UTP's commitment to fostering innovation in engineering and tackling emerging global challenges.

The Integrated Engineering programme is meticulously designed to cultivate a new generation of engineers who are not only innovators and entrepreneurs but also agile pioneers, technology and digital champions, customer-focused advocates, sustainability proponents, and systems thinkers driven by value.

Developed in collaboration with industry leaders and top global academic institutions, and with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), this distinctive programme adopts a comprehensive interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to engineering education.

According to UTP Vice Chancellor Professor Dato' Ir Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, "This programme is a testament to our mission to reimagine engineering education for the future. By blending technical disciplines with humanities, we aim to cultivate engineers who are not only technically adept but also resilient and ethical.”

“ We believe that human-centred engineers, equipped with both technical expertise and ethical values, will be the future leaders. Our programme is designed to nurture such individuals, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to address global challenges and create sustainable solutions."

The Integrated Engineering programme is designed to pioneer a new generation of engineers who are innovators and entrepreneurs, agile pioneers, tech and digital champions, customer-focused proponents, sustainability advocates, and value-driven systems thinkers.

The programme was launched by UTP Pro Chancellor and PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Kamadjaja Aziz. With this launch, UTP aims to spearhead the next generation of institutions, empower the evolving needs of the workforce, and redefine teaching and learning to drive societal transformation.

UTP's Integrated Engineering programme offers diverse benefits. These include an immersive learning environment, industry exposure from year one, a seven-month structured internship facilitated by strong partnerships with industry consortia, international experience in a holistic and inclusive environment, and career promise with leading national and international companies.

The programme is a significant leap towards shaping the future of engineering education in Malaysia, aligning with UTP's vision to be a leading energy and technology university by 2050. By nurturing innovative, adaptable, and ethical engineers, UTP unlocks the potential of the next generation to drive positive change and build a sustainable future for all.

The launch of the Integrated Engineering programme leverages UTP's strong reputation, further strengthened by the university's achievement as the first Malaysian institution to break into the 201-250 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. This 100-place leap, from its previous 301-350 ranking, solidifies UTP's position as Malaysia's top university and the leading private university in ASEAN.