# From UTP Malaysia to Deakin University, Australia
**Source**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/International%20Collaborative/Deakin%20University/Bachelor-of-Mechatronic-Engineering-with-Honours.aspx
**Parent**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Mechanical-Engineering/Department-of-Mechanical-Engineering.aspx
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**Australian Degree Programme offered in partnership with Deakin University**
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> # International Collaborative Programme with Deakin University
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> Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and Deakin University, Australia, have signed an MoA to collaborate on a special track for four programmes: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology.
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> Through this collaboration, UTP and Deakin University will work together to ensure students complete the special track – the first two years of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours at UTP and the remaining two years at Deakin University, Australia.
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> Upon completion of their studies, students will be conferred with Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours) from Deakin University, Australia.\
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> # Deakin University Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours) @UTP
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| **Faculty** | Faculty of Engineering | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| **Programme** | Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours | Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours) |
| **Years of Study (Semesters)** | 2 Years in UTP | 2 Years in Deakin University |
| **Credit Exemption** | ****16 Credit Points Exempted | |
| **Awarding body** | **Deakin University** | |
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# Study Pathway
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# Benefits
**Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS** \
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| State-of-the-art Facilities | Focused Academic Model | Accredited Locally | Industrial-driven Curriculum |
| The classroom, laboratories and seminar rooms are designed to meet the current pedagogical requirements for a conducive learning environment. | - Only relevant courses will be taken - Less credit hours than standard Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) programme. | This programme has been approved by MOE Malaysia and fully accredited by MQA. | Higher emphasis on industry-driven curriculum that includes certification programmes and adjunct lecturer series from industrial experts. |
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****Deakin University****\
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| High Quality Education | State-of-The-Arts | Excellent Employment Prospects | Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) |
| - Deakin degrees are world class and on an impressive upward trajectory in global rankings - Deakin ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, according to Shanghai Rankings. - Deakin is among the top 50 young universities in the world (QS). | - Deakin has four modern, fully equipped campuses and on innovative online learning environment - As we move into an increasingly digital future, Deakin has inested in the latest technology, atate of the art learning tools and facilities. - Deakin's approach to learning places emphasis on a practicak experience and its curriculum is informed by the best in industry | - Through DeakinTALENT graduate employment services, students will connect directly with employers and develop the tools to build experience and prepare for graduate job search. | - RPL is the recognition of previous study or work experience that can reduce the number of subjects that you need to study at Deakin, allowing you to complete the degree sooner. - The amount of recognition granted depends on the studies you undertook at UTP, and may vary based on the programme rules, majors, chosen, and professional recognition requirements. |
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# For Further Information, please contact
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| **Programme** | **Contact** |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate Professor Ir Ts Dr Masdi B Muhammad Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department [masdimuhammad@utp.edu.my ](mailto:masdimuhammad@utp.edu.my) Associate Professor Dr Saravanan Karuppanan Programme Leader, Mechanical Engineering [saravanan\_karuppanan@utp.edu.my ](mailto:saravanan_karuppanan@utp.edu.my) |