Engineering in Malaysia and the UK

THE University of Southampton is one of the top three universities in the UK for engineering with a branch campus within the Educity development in Iskandar Malaysia. University of Southampton Malaysia is registered as a Private Institute of Higher Learning by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. A world-class university University of Southampton has a global reputation for teaching engineering in a research-led environment and are highly ranked in every major league table in the UK and worldwide. The latest Guardian University Guide placed the university first for mechanical engineering, for the third year running. The University of Southampton is ranked in the top 55 universities in the world for engineering and technology. A global education The split campus degree, between UK and Malaysia offers the chance to gain a unique education in Malaysia. A student will graduate with a degree from an internationally recognised university and experience higher education in the UK yet reside fully in Asia. Accredited degree programmes The Beng or Meng Mechanical Engineering programme has a flexible structure and offers an exciting portfolio of programmes. A student can choose to specialise in acoustics (introduced in 2012), advanced materials, aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, engineering management, mechatronics, sustainable energy systems or transportation (introduced this year).

The programme provides entry to Chartered Engineer (Ceng) status and is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology in the UK. The programme has also been accredited by the Board of Engineers (BEM) in Malaysia and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Facilities The University of Southampton has world-class research facilities, where theory can be put into practice and deliver real results.

The facilities at Southampton include the UK’S most extensive university-owned wind tunnel complex, transport systems research laboratory, thermodynamics laboratory, a state-of-the-art manufacturing centre and design studios for hands-on teaching of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Campuses University of Southampton’s branch campus for engineering is set within the Educity, Iskandar Malaysia development. Iskandar is in the heart of Malaysia’s economic zone located in Southern Johor.

With excellent transport links, the university is 8km from the SecondLink Crossing Bridge to Singapore. Singapore’s regional aviation hub, Changi International Airport, is a 45minute drive away and 20 minutes away from Johor’s Senai International Airport.

The UK campuses are located on England’s south coast. Just over one hour from central London and Heathrow Airport, Southampton is a popular cultural and leisure destination with excellent transport links across the UK and via the city’s airport.

Engineering students are based at the heart of the University’s Highfield Campus. Southampton has some of the best sporting facilities of any UK university and they offer accommodation and a range of options tailored to students’ needs.

Applications are currently open for the Beng or Meng Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree programme for 2012.

The University of Southampton will also be participating in various education fairs. Visit booth no 53 for the Facon Education Fair in Penang, booth U20 at concourse level 3 for the Star Education Fair in Penang and booth 43 in the Facon Education Fair in Malacca.

For details, visit www.southampton. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Malaysiacampussoton