Electrical Engineering (MEEE)

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) at FKE is a research-based postgraduate program tailored for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field. Designed as a multi-disciplinary program, it aims to enhance participants’ abilities in advanced research, analytical thinking, and academic presentation. The program prepares candidates to contribute new insights or augment existing knowledge in their area of specialization through a research thesis. The degree is conferred upon successful completion of a research thesis and a comprehensive oral defense (viva voce). Prospective students are encouraged to strengthen their foundational knowledge and broaden their understanding across relevant disciplines to ensure they can carry out high-quality, impactful research.

Intake March/October* every year

  • Application for February* intake is open from September to November (for international student) and from September to December (for local student).
  • Application for October* intake is open from March to June (for international student) and from March to July (for local student).

Graduates of this program are well-positioned for premium employment opportunities in sectors such as IC design, advanced electronics, power and energy systems, telecommunications, and automation. With their specialized research skills and technical expertise, they are highly sought after for roles in multinational technology companies, R&D divisions, smart manufacturing, and emerging industries like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and IoT. Many also progress into leadership, consultancy, or PhD programs, making them competitive candidates for both local and international career paths.

 

Career Prospect

Area of Study

  • Power Electronic and electrical machine drive
  • Renewable energy and energy storage system: PV solar, wind energy, battery and supercapacitor
  • Electric and hybrid vehicle system
  • Power System
  • Power System Optimization
  • Smart Grid
  • Power System Protection
  • Power System Stability
  • Power System Security Assessment
  • Lightning Monitoring and Protection Systems
  • Overvoltage Protection System and Insulation Coordination
  • Electrical Discharge Detection and Monitoring
  • Nanocomposite Insulating Materials
  • Deregulated Electricity Market
  • Electrical Energy Management
  • Power Quality
  • Alternative energy management
  • Renewable energy system sizing and optimization
  • Lightning measurement and characterization
  • Domestic electrical safety and energy efficiency.
  • High Voltage Instrumentation
  • Grounding System
  • Electromagnetic Field Interferences
  • High Voltage Simulation and Modelling
  • VLSI & Embedded Computing Architecture Design
  • Computational Nanoelectronics
  • Digital Signal and Image Processing
  • Bio-medical & Instrumentation Electronics
  • Microelectronics
  • Computer Engineering
  • Next Generation Broadband Network – 5G and Beyond 5G Technologies
  • Wireless Communication System
  • Satellite Communication System
  • Sonar and Acoustic Engineering
  • Radar Technology
  • Radio Wave Propagation
  • Antenna and Microwave/Millimeter wave
  • Optical Communication Systems and Networks
  • Internet-of-Everything (IoE) Solutions
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference
  • Pervasive networks and networks computing and security

 

  • Computer Control Systems
  • Design of embedded systems
  • Real-time Software Engineering for Mechatronics systems
  • Design of robots and robotics work cells
  • Application of advanced control in robotics
  • Multi-agent intelligent mobile robots
  • Internet-based tele robotics
  • Microelectromechanical System (MEMS)
  • Industrial automation and computer integrated manufacturing
  • Advanced Control strategies in Industrial Processes
  • Identification and Control of Industrial Processes
  • Intelligent Plant Interface
  • Advanced Transducer Application
  • Sensor technology
  • Process Tomography for flow measurement • Vision Systems
  • Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms
  • Intelligent Control Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence applications
  • Robust Control and Uncertain System
  • Smart sensors & Actuators
  • Real-time control system
  • Nanotechnology-based mechatronics and robotics

Study Mode & Duration

Mode (Full time) Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
On-campus (at UTM JB) 1 Years (2 Semester) 4 Years (8 Semester)
Mode of Study Conventional
Mode of Operation Self-governed
  • PMEEE : Master of Philosophy

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Electrical Power engineering field.

PEO 2: Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society.

PEO 3: Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

At the end of this programme, graduates from this program are expected to have the
following outcomes:

PLO 1: Synthesize complex information, specialized concepts, theories, methods and practice independently in the field of Electrical Power Engineering.

PLO 2: Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches.

PLO 3: Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Electrical Power Engineering.

PLO 4: Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally.

PLO 5: Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts and communities.

PLO 6: Use digital technologies and appropriate softwares competently to enhance study, research and practice.

PLO 7:  Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.

PLO 8 : Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in managing resources.

PLO 9 : Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development.

PLO 10 : Initiate entrepreneurial projects supported by relevant knowledge and skills.

PLO 11 :  Demonstrate respectable ethical conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society.

Study Plan

Sem.

Code

Sem.

Code

1 MEEE  1100 5 MEEE  3100
2 MEEE  1200 6 MEEE  3200
3 MEEE  2100 7 MEEE  4100
4 MEEE  2200 9 MEEE  4200

Please refer to the course synopses page for course description.

Entry Requirement*

The admission requirements for students entering the Taught Course program are as follows:

i Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent recognized by the University Senate (accredited program by the EAC body) with a CGPA ≥ 2.50 / 4.00 or CGPA < 2.50 / 4.00 with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field; or
ii Bachelor’s degree in Engineering other than Electrical Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00 and 2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
iii Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00; or
iv

Bachelor’s degree in Science (Computer Science, Software, Information Technology) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00 and 2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or

v

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (specifically in the field of electrical engineering) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00; or

vi

Other qualifications approved by the Faculty’s Academic Committee.

Candidates who meet the requirements of  (ii – vi) are required to take and pass the prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty with a minimum grade of (B-).

 

Detail of UTM admission requirements for International student candidates can be found here, whilst here for Malaysian.

*An international student candidate is required to have a minimum qualification of the TOEFL of 550 or IELTS of band 6.

Contact Us

CONTACT US:

MEEE Programme Coordinator

Postgraduate Studies

Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru

E-mail: researchcoordinator@fke.utm.my

MEEE Booklet

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