Master of Engineering Science (Research)

Duration

2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time)

Type

Research

Intake

15 January, 1 May, 15 July, and 15 October (subject to availability of supervision). Flexibility may apply for students whose enrolment is supported by external funding.

Fees

In 2026, the annual tuition fees for the Master of Engineering Science (Research) course are:

• RM48,480 for Malaysian students
• RM54,720 for international students.

General fees

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

The Master of Engineering (Research) program at Monash Malaysia offers a comprehensive range of study areas, including advanced materials, artificial intelligence, bioprocess engineering, and biomechanics. This program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various engineering fields, ensuring they are prepared to tackle contemporary challenges in both industry and academia.

• Advanced materials
• Artificial intelligence
• Bioprocess engineering
• Biomechanics
• Bioinspired systems
• Critical infrastructure
• Energy
• Engineering in medical and healthcare
• Environmental engineering
• Food and pharmaceutical processing
• Future wireless access technologies
• Intelligent lighting
• Management of natural resources and phenomena
• Nanotechnology
• Nanoelectronics
• Optical communications and photonics
• Process modeling, simulation and optimisation
• Smart manufacturing and industry 4.0
• Sustainable drainage and flood management
• Sustainable transportation engineering
• Thermal management
• Waste management.

You can also talk to potential supervisors in the School of Engineering about possible research topics. Although not essential, most people embarking on a research degree already have a preference for a particular area of research arising from personal interests.

As a Monash engineering research graduate, the national and international career possibilities are not only exciting but also diverse. Our graduates work in field such as:

• biotechnology
• building and construction
• computer programming
• food processing
• industrial electronics
• manufacturing
• mining
• nanotechnology
• power generation
• robotics
• sustainable technologies
• telecommunications
• transport.

Quality education

Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Our School of Engineering is rated Tier 5 (Excellent) in D-Setara Engineering by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, and Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026):

• No. 37 in the world for Chemical Engineering
• No. 39 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering
• No. 70 in the world for Mechanical Engineering
• No. 77 in the world for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The finest facilities

Engineering is a hands-on discipline, and choosing a university with the best facilities to support your studies is important. At Monash, you’ll have access to world-class engineering facilities supporting research in micro and nano devices, intelligent lighting, robotics, fluid mechanics, and many more.

Benefit from expert supervision

You'll work with some of the world’s most inspiring and distinguished researchers in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment.

Research with impact

Monash researchers pursue innovative, multidisciplinary research addressing national and international priorities. From developing new ways to extract energy from waste by-products to designing next-generation systems and treatments to enhance the quality of life for patients, we're working on overcoming some of the key challenges facing society today.

Be supported

We offer a range of scholarships to help ensure money and circumstances aren’t barriers to you accessing a world-leading engineering education. Click here for details and a full list of scholarships.

Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training, qualifications and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. In all cases, the qualifications described below are expected to be equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework levels and standards.

In considering applicants' qualifications from international institutions, the Graduate Research Committee (GRC) will consider a range of qualifications, publications, experience and demonstrated research capacity.


Standard entry

The minimum academic qualification requirements for admission into a PhD or doctoral course are:

• Successfully completed a four-year Bachelor of Engineering or a bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division B with mark of 65 or above; or
• A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division B with mark of 65 or above; or
• A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the GRC (or delegate).

Please refer to the Admission criteria for more details.

Application process