UKM-UDE Dual Engineering Degree Programme (UKMShape)
One Study - Two Degrees
Academic cooperation between Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) via the the Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment and the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), Germany was established on 25th September 2002. The Engineering Programmes under the cooperation are:
Double Degree Programs between UKM-UDE:
Double Degree Programs between UKM-UDE:
- B.Eng. Mechanical (UKM) – B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (UDE)
- B.Eng Electrical and Electronics (UKM) – B.Sc Electrical and Electronics Engineering (UDE)
- B.Eng Civil (UKM) – B.Sc Structural Engineering (UDE)
Engineering students who have completed 3 years or 6 consecutive semesters at UKM and achieved CGPA of at least 3.0 will continue the final year study at UDE. As preparation, the students will undergo an intensive German language courses during their 3-year study in UKM. These students will be awarded with both UKM and UDE Engineering degrees.
Requirements:
- STPM/ Matriculation/ Foundation Studies: At least a CGPA of 3.00; and obtained at leasr Grade B (CGPA 2.67) at STPM/ Matriculation or foundation.
- Diploma, A-Levels, IB or equivalent.
Language requirements:
- German language proficiency Level B1: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- English language proficiency Level B1 (ISE-Bachelor): TOEFL min 43 (equivalent B1), IELTS with score of min 4.0 or equivalent.
- For more information, please download the UKM-UDE DD program brochure here or contact Mercator Office to get in touch with our student advisor!
Further Information
UKMShape Contact Information
- https://www.ukm.my/ukmshape/mobiliti/
- Email: ‘Mohd Akmal Harith Mohammad Hanafiah’ <mohdakmal@ukm.edu.my>
Email UKM Shape
Send Email to Mohd Akmal Harith Mohammad Hanafiah
- Contact Via Phone : Tel: 03-8921 5642/ 5898/ 3995
Testimony
Tan Zheng Yang
Double Degree UKM
Mechanical Engineering, 2013/2014
Thank to the help of UKM Mercator Office, we could not have done it much easier. Studying and Learning in UDE In our program, we were basically studying subjects in their 5th and 6th semester. Studying in Germany was really different from the time we studied in Malaysia.
For most of the subjects, the exam grades are fully dependent on the final exams. Thus, there are no marks allocated for attendance, tutorials, assignments, projects or tests. One can register for any subject in any semester but attending the lectures and tutorials are not compulsory, which means you go to class at your own will to learn. A lot of students have part time or student jobs while doing their studies. Hence, one’s discipline is very important when studying in Germany. Since our program is part of the International Studies in Engineering, we studied some subjects in English and some subjects in German. Usually, students there can select whether they want to study in full German program or International program. Most of our lectures and tutorials were conducted in German.
However, after a semester and two, things changed for the better when I got familiar with the examination system here. Studying in UDE during my final year was a much more hands-on experience, because of the project work and bachelor thesis. Fortunately, I came with many course mates in my 2012/2013 batch so we could helped each other out during revision
Testimony
Low Heng Bong
Double Degree UKM
Mechanical Engineering, 2012/2013
It is never easy to study in a foreign language, especially for a newcomer engineering student like me. The exams here can be challenging, partly because all our grades depends on the final examination.
Testimony
Sai Chong Yeh
Double Degree UKM
Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 2013/2014
Getting a one way flight ticket to Germany at the beginning of October is another task to be carried out by the student himself. Duisburg or Essen is the town where the student has to be present after arrived in Germany.
Please contact with the Liaison Officer of UKM Office in University of Duisburg-Essen for details upon arrival. It is worthwhile to be mentioned that the price for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt could be varied in rather significant range.
It could be purchased with a price as low as RM 1, 200 as from personal experience of the author. Start looking for the price of flight ticket from different airline company! Once the student has arrived in Germany, the Liaison Officer and seniors staying in Germany pose a great help before the student could settle down. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when in need.
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