o Local Students

Local students can apply into our undergraduate programme through the UPU Online System , which is nationally-centralized system governed by the Ministry of Education (MoE), or Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT). The UPU System processes student applications into all of the undergraduate programs offered by the public universities in Malaysia.
to our undergraduate programme through the UPU Online System , a nationally-centralized system governed by the Ministry of Education (MoE)
To be considered for entry, students are required to have completed any one of the following qualifications.

1. STPM
2. Matriculation or Foundation programme (Asasi)
3. Diploma
4. Other equivalent qualifications: A-Level, International Baccalaureate (IB), AUSMAT

The minimum entry requirements for each qualification can be referred to here . For more details on the tuition fees for local students studying our academic programme, please visit this USM page .

o International Students

International students can apply into our undergraduate programme through the official USM website, through POHON@USM . The application and selection process are managed directly by the USM Student Admission Office. The School of Aerospace Engineering will be informed by the USM Student Admission Office of any successful candidates through this selection process.

The entry requirements for international students are basically equivalent to the requirements for local students, with an additional requirement on English proficiency for those who come from institutions whose medium of instructions are not in English. For more details on the tuition fees for international students studying our academic programme, please visit this USM page .

Newly accepted undergraduate students who have taken some courses at the university or diploma level can request for the exemptions of similar courses at SAE. This is referred to as the Unit Exemption Process. These cases normally apply to students who have transferred to SAE from other universities (without fully completing their degree-level studies there), or those who have completed their diploma-level studies at other institutions.

Once at SAE, students can also request to take some of their courses (normally for one or two semesters) at other local or overseas universities. In this scenario, students can apply to transfer the credits taken there such that they do not have to repeat the same courses at SAE.

For example, SAE students can apply for the Student Exchange Program to study at selected universities overseas that offer similar aerospace (or related) engineering programmes. Once completed, they can apply to transfer the credits back to SAE. This is referred to as the Credit Transfer Process. Many of our own SAE students have had the wonderful opportunities to study abroad through this program.

Both the credit transfer or unit exemption processes undergo internal evaluation processes at SAE, which will be evaluated thoroughly by a panel. A maximum of 33 exempted units (and a maximum of two semester), equivalent to a-third of the units for graduation, can be given to students if approved by the panel.

o Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
At SAE, the educational objectives of our Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering degree programme are aligned with the missions and visions of USM and SAE, and with the needs and aspirations of our stakeholders. Within a few years of graduation from our undergraduate program, the majority of our graduates are expected to excel in engineering practices in aerospace (and other) engineering industries, establish themselves as leaders in their professional careers, or improve themselves continually through advanced degree programs or professional certifications.
o Program Outcomes (POs)
To achieve the PEOs outlined above, our students are trained to attain the following Program Outcomes:

PO Category Description
PO1 Engineering knowledge Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to solve complex engineering problems particularly in aerospace engineering.
PO2 Problem Analysis Identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems to the extent of obtaining meaningful conclusions using principles of mathematics, science and engineering.
PO3 Designing Solutions Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to within the prescribed specifications relevant to aerospace engineering with appropriate considerations for public health and safety, society and environmental impact.
PO4 Investigation Investigate complex aerospace engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods to provide justified conclusions.
PO5 Modern Tool Usage Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computational tools to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 The Engineer and Society Apply appropriate reasoning to assess contemporary societal, health, safety and legal issues to establish responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and Sustainability Demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development in providing professional engineering solutions.
PO8 Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
PO9 Communication Communicate effectively both orally and in writing on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society.
PO10 Individual and Team Work Function successfully and efficiently as an individual, and as a member or leader in multi-disciplinary teams.
PO11 Lifelong Learning Recognize the need for, and is capable to undertake life-long learning in the broadest context of knowledge and technological change.
PO12 Project Management and Finance Apply knowledge and understanding of project management and finance to engineering projects.
o Outcome-Based Education
Our programme and its curriculum has been developed in accordance with the principles of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), and accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) of Malaysia. Malaysia is one of the signatory members of the Washington Accord , an international agreement that recognizes engineering degrees from other member countries that are signatories to the Accord.

The complete guide for the undergraduate curriculum at SAE can be referred to in this Academic Programme Guide Book . In essence, our curriculum consist of the following primary groups of courses:
• Core Courses: these are compulsory courses that cover the fundamental and advanced elements of aerospace engineering. These group of courses include laboratory courses, Industrial Training (internships at relevant industries in Malaysia or abroad), and Final Year Projects (supervised research projects).
• Elective Courses: advanced courses in the 3rd and 4th years of study that students can select from to offer in-depth knowledge and skills in selected areas of specialization.
• University Requirements: these are compulsory non-engineering courses aimed towards developing students with important skills, understanding, and appreciation in areas such as communication, social sciences, and entrepreneurship.
• Co-curricular Courses: students have to complete a small number of credits in these type of courses, offered to offer broad educational experience beyond the normal academic scopes.

Please note that the medium of instruction for all science and engineering courses at USM is English. Exceptions to this policy are for non-English language courses and some university courses. For these university courses, the medium of instruction is in Bahasa Malaysia. Nonetheless, sessions taught in English are offered specifically for international students.

During their 4th year of study, each of our undergraduate students will carry out a research project supervised by one or more lecturers at SAE. The aim of this project is to train students with the systematic process of solving engineering problems methodically. Students will be trained to conduct detailed investigation, analysis, and experimentation, using various engineering tools and techniques, to find solutions to the problems being investigated.

In these FYPs, our students will have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned earlier in more realistic scenarios. This experience is designed to help them enhance their writing and communication skills through thesis writing and viva presentation.

In their 4th year, our students will have the opportunity to consolidate their engineering knowledge and skills when they take the Aircraft Design course, which is a compulsory capstone design course. Students in this course will work in multidisciplinary teams to conceptually design small unmanned aircrafts.

Each year different groups of students will be presented with different requirements to abide by in their design. Students will follow through with their designs by actually building and testing the aircrafts in another Aircraft Design course in the following semester.

• EAC-MQA
• External Examiner
• Industrial Advisory Panel
• OBE Quality Management System