School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Postgraduate study at the School of Mechanical Engineering
The School welcomes prospective postgraduate students seeking advanced study and research, and this page brings together programme information, supervisor search, application procedures, fees and financial assistance.
- Research programmes
- 2
- Application steps
- 6
- Funding schemes
- 4
- Official USM resources
- 6
Six steps to your applicationSelect a step to read it in full
Start your postgraduate journey
Official USM resources for choosing a programme, finding a supervisor and applying.
Programmes offered
For the School of Mechanical Engineering, the postgraduate programme listing currently includes the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) under research mode. Review the official postgraduate programme directory for the latest offerings.
View programmes offered (opens in a new tab)Potential supervisor
Applicants are encouraged to identify a suitable academic supervisor before applying. The USM Experts portal is the university’s directory of expertise, where you can search academic staff by research area, field of specialisation and expertise.
Search for a potential supervisor (opens in a new tab)Research mode study
Review the official candidature information from the Institute of Postgraduate Studies. It covers registration by semester, candidature duration for Master’s and PhD studies, renewal requirements, compulsory courses, change of status, extension, postponement, supervisor or topic changes, and thesis-related procedures.
View research mode programme (opens in a new tab)Apply online
Applications are submitted through the Postgraduate@USM online portal. The system provides a candidate login and a user manual to guide you through the online submission process.
Apply now (opens in a new tab)Tuition fees
Listed tuition rates for research mode study in the School of Mechanical Engineering, per semester. Refer to the official postgraduate fee page for the latest schedule.
- Malaysian, full-timeRM3,700per semester
- Malaysian, part-timeRM3,085per semester
- International, full-timeUSD1,850per semester
- International, part-timeUSD1,570per semester
Financial assistance
USM offers several financial support schemes for postgraduate students. Check the official page for the latest eligibility, application status and deadlines.
View financial assistance (opens in a new tab)Recommended application flow
Six steps from choosing a programme to confirming your study plan.
Step 1: Choose a programme
Review the postgraduate programmes offered by the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Programmes offeredStep 2: Find a supervisor
Identify a suitable potential supervisor through the USM Experts portal.
Potential supervisorStep 3: Read the guidelines
Read the research mode candidature guidelines carefully to understand academic requirements and procedures.
Research mode studyStep 4: Prepare documents
Prepare your academic documents and supporting materials for application.
Step 6: Check fees and funding
Check the latest tuition fees and available financial assistance before confirming your study plan.
Fees and funding
Important notePlease refer to the official USM webpages for the most current regulations, tuition fees, application announcements and financial assistance updates. The information on this page is based on the official USM webpages currently available online.
Ready to apply
Applications are submitted through the Postgraduate@USM online portal. Identifying a potential supervisor first will help you prepare a stronger application.