What is overseas education?

Overseas education is leaving your home country and going abroad to pursue further education. Through overseas education, you can avail of long-term degree courses as well as short-term certificate courses to learn a language or upskill yourself.

How to get a scholarship to study abroad?

If you are aiming to study abroad, identify your career goals, look for relevant courses and universities abroad, know the tuition fees and other expenditures, prepare well for the entrance exams, apply to shortlisted universities, accept the offer letter from the desired university, apply for a student visa and get ready to jet off!

The best way to study abroad for free is to avail of full-funded scholarships or university grants. The fully-funded scholarships are typically awarded to students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities and cover their tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other living expenses.

How to study abroad for free?

To get an education loan for studying abroad, you need to have the admission offer letter from the university and fulfill the eligibility criteria for securing the loan. In order to get an education loan at the best rate of interest, seek guidance from a reputed study-abroad consultant.

How to get an education loan for studying abroad?

Choose to study abroad to leverage better learning opportunities, see the world, meet new people, boost your resume, develop a broader perspective, become culturally competent, and avail yourself of lucrative job opportunities globally.

How to go abroad for studies?

The best way to go abroad for studies is to get in touch with reputed study-abroad consultants. They can help you explore courses aligned with your academic interests, guide you in preparing for entrance exams, help you with university and student visa applications, and even provide post-arrival assistance.

Bachelor in Software Engineering (Honours)

Introduction

Bachelor in Software Engineering (Honours)
R2/0613/6/0012 (03/26) (MQA/A9890)

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation, Diploma, UEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), HND(UK) Diploma, SAME/WACE/AUSMAT or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Computing field of study especially in the area of Software Engineering. May complete education at Bachelor level to become professional or entrepreneurs, or may pursue in related Postgraduate programmes.

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

The Bachelor in Software Engineering (Honours) program, offered by the Department of Computing at CCI, is a pioneering curriculum fully aligned with the Body of Knowledge for Software Engineering. This program equips students with both theoretical and practical foundations in computer science, preparing them to excel as software engineers. Graduates will be capable of designing, developing, and maintaining software across diverse environments, including standalone systems, web-based applications, mobile platforms, and cloud infrastructure. The program’s emphasis on quality assurance and best practices in analysis, design, development, and testing ensures that our graduates are highly sought after by industry employers, commanding competitive salaries.

Industry-Ready Graduates

Universiti Tenaga Nasional’s software engineering program is tailored to produce graduates who are not only proficient in computer science and software engineering concepts but also possess the ability to work productively and collaboratively in a team environment. By offering hands-on experiences with real-world projects, the program equips students with the practical skills and industry-relevant expertise that employers seek, ensuring a smooth transition into the workforce. Embark on a transformative journey and unlock your full potential as a software engineer.

The program requires 120 credit hours of coursework, spread across nine semesters. Students can typically complete the Bachelor in Software Engineering (Honours) program in three years.

+ FOCUS AREAS

Students enrolled in this program can choose to enhance their skills and knowledge in one of the following focus areas:

Software Development
Software Technology
Data Science

+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) – National register for accredited programmes.

Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

Recognised by:
01. Public Service Department (JPA), Malaysia
02. Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
03. MSC Malaysia
04. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings – Top 10 in Malaysia for Computer Science.

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya Campus.

+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM75,000 per programme.
Other Fees:

Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
Medical Insurance: RM88/year
Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD19,500 (RM78,000) per programme.
Other Fees:

VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Bachelor) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

Intensive English Programme (IEP) : USD1,400 (RM5,600)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

pay full in advance, or
by monthly installments, or
pay full 2 weeks before the semester’s final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There are also list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Entry Requirements

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

Malaysian students may enrol without MUET. However, students are required to complete MUET during duration of study (before graduation). IELTS (5.0 and above) or TOEFL (500 and above) or TOEFL Internet Based Test (42 and above) is also accepted.

MUET – Malaysia University English Test
Achieve Band 1 and above

For International Students:

International students are required to have one of the English proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Bachelor students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Bachelor programme.

MUET – Malaysia University English Test
Achieve Band 3.5 and above
IELTS – International English Language Testing System
Achieve 5.0 and above
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet Based Test) and above

+ CREDIT TRANSFER

Students from other institutions may apply for transfer credits. A maximum up to 36 credits can be transferred, subject to eligibility of the applicant. Please do not hesitate to contact the following staff should you have any query pertaining to credit transfer.

Programme Structure

+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 3 years.

Algorithmic Problem Solving
Computer Organization
Data Communication & Computer Networks
Energy & Computing
Ethnics & IT Professional Practices
Human Computer Interaction
Industrial Training
IT Communication
Free Elective 1
Free Elective 2
Free Elective 3
Fundamental of Database
Fundamental of Software Engineering
Object Oriented Programming
Operating System Concepts
Programming 1
Programming 2
Project 1
Project 2
Requirements Engineering
Software Construction & Methods
Software Evolution & Maintenance
Software Project Management
Software Quality
Software Technologies and Innovation
Software Testing
Systems Design
Technical Elective 1
Technical Elective 2
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 4
Technical Elective 5
Technical Elective 6
Technology Entrepreneurship
Web Programming
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah
Malay Language for International Student
Occupational Safety and Health
Personal Financial Management
Introduction to Social Work
Islam & Society / Comparative Religion

Technical Elective Courses

Advanced Web Application Development
Artificial Intelligence
Data Structures and Algorithms
Data Visualization Programming
Designing Applications on Cloud
DevOps: Tools & Technologies
Java Programming
Machine Learning & Data Analytics
Mobile Application Development

Students from other institutions may apply for transfer credits. A maximum of up to 60 credits can be transferred, subject to the eligibility of the applicant. Please do not hesitate to contact the following staff should you have any queries pertaining to credit transfer.

Career Prospect

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary:
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

These are popular career choices after graduation for this programme. There are also many other career choices beyond computing, which are proven adaptable by UNITEN students due to holistic personal and professional skills development during the study.