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Diploma in Automotive Engineering Technology (Motorsport)

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Diploma in Automotive Engineering Technology (Motorsport) is a diploma route in engineering and technology at DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU) under diploma programmes – engineering & technology. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.

Duration: 2 years 6 months / 7 semesters on one official programme page; the official fee page also lists the programme as 2.5 yearsAward: Diploma12 official sources

Duration

2 years 6 months / 7 semesters on one official programme page; the official fee page also lists the programme as **2.5 years**

Tuition

Local fee publicly listed: RM 42,550 total (tuition RM 36,500 + other fees RM 6,050). International fee publicly listed: RM 56,620 total (tuition RM 44,900 + other fees RM 11,720).

Intakes

Not clearly stated on the official website

Campus

Pekan, Pahang

Admissions

Entry, English, and application checks

These details are taken directly from the verified programme markdown and surfaced in full below.

Academic entry

The official site surfaces more than one related page with inconsistent entry requirements. One version lists engineering-style diploma requirements such as SPM with 3 credits including Mathematics and one Science / Technical / Vocational subject plus a pass in English; STPM with relevant passes; UEC / O-Level routes; recognised engineering-related certificates; related vocational / technical / skills certificates plus work experience or bridging; and TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.0 for international applicants. Another official page lists broader diploma-entry routes including SPM/equivalent with minimum 3 credits in any subject, MQF Level 3 Certificate with CGPA 2.00, one-semester pre-diploma, STPM Grade C, STAM Maqbul, and APEL.A.

English requirement

The official pages are inconsistent. One page explicitly states TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.0 for international applicants.

Additional checks

Because the official site shows two closely related programme pages with inconsistent academic requirements, applicants should verify the latest admissions requirements directly with DHU admissions.

Funding

Scholarships that may fit this programme

These 6 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this diploma route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.

Talent

International Student Scholarship — DHU Partial Tuition Fee Scholarship

30% of tuition fees only

Official source

30% of tuition fees only

Levels

Diploma • Bachelor's Degree • Master's Degree

Merit

Application process references

Scholarship offered by DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU).

Official source

Levels

Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree

Merit

DHU says it does not offer an education loan

Scholarship offered by DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU).

Official source

Levels

Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree

Need Based

Diploma Scholarship — Dermasiswa B40

Scholarship offered by DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU).

Official source

Levels

Diploma

Talent

Diploma Scholarship — Partial Tuition Fee Scholarship

Scholarship offered by DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU).

Official source

Levels

Diploma

Merit

KWSP Education Withdrawal

Scholarship offered by DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU).

Official source

Levels

Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree

Outcomes

Career pathways and progression

Shown exactly as published or summarised in the verified source.

Official pages associated with this programme mention roles such as Race Strategist; Engineering Technologist; Motorsport Technician; Vehicle Diagnostic Technologist; Aftersales Service Advisor; Aftersales Technician; Performance Analyst; Motorsport Technician Trainer; Motorsport Event Coordinator; and motorsport team management-related roles.

Official pages associated with this programme mention roles such as Race Strategist
Engineering Technologist
Motorsport Technician
Vehicle Diagnostic Technologist
Aftersales Service Advisor
Aftersales Technician
Performance Analyst
Motorsport Technician Trainer
Motorsport Event Coordinator
and motorsport team management-related roles.

Source Of Truth

Full verified programme sheet

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Institution Division

University / Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Award

Diploma

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official website

Duration

2 years 6 months / 7 semesters on one official programme page; the official fee page also lists the programme as 2.5 years

Campus / Location

Pekan, Pahang

Intake(s)

Not clearly stated on the official website

Tuition Fee

Local fee publicly listed: RM 42,550 total (tuition RM 36,500 + other fees RM 6,050). International fee publicly listed: RM 56,620 total (tuition RM 44,900 + other fees RM 11,720).

Career Prospects

Official pages associated with this programme mention roles such as Race Strategist; Engineering Technologist; Motorsport Technician; Vehicle Diagnostic Technologist; Aftersales Service Advisor; Aftersales Technician; Performance Analyst; Motorsport Technician Trainer; Motorsport Event Coordinator; and motorsport team management-related roles.

Entry Requirements

The official site surfaces more than one related page with inconsistent entry requirements. One version lists engineering-style diploma requirements such as SPM with 3 credits including Mathematics and one Science / Technical / Vocational subject plus a pass in English; STPM with relevant passes; UEC / O-Level routes; recognised engineering-related certificates; related vocational / technical / skills certificates plus work experience or bridging; and TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.0 for international applicants. Another official page lists broader diploma-entry routes including SPM/equivalent with minimum 3 credits in any subject, MQF Level 3 Certificate with CGPA 2.00, one-semester pre-diploma, STPM Grade C, STAM Maqbul, and APEL.A.

English Language Requirements

The official pages are inconsistent. One page explicitly states TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.0 for international applicants.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Because the official site shows two closely related programme pages with inconsistent academic requirements, applicants should verify the latest admissions requirements directly with DHU admissions.

Accreditation / Recognition

Not clearly stated on the official website

Recognition

Award, delivery, and recognition

Useful for checking what is being awarded, where the programme sits, and how recognition is described.

Accreditation / Recognition

Not clearly stated on the official website

Award

Diploma

Field area

Engineering and Technology

Division

University / Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Study mode

Full Time

Programme family

Diploma Programmes – Engineering & Technology

Notes

Verified notes from the source file

These are explicit notes captured alongside the programme fields during data entry.

The official site appears to surface two related programme URLs with differing descriptions and requirement structures. Current admissions status and the correct canonical page should be verified directly with DHU. ---

Institution Funding

More scholarships from DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU)

These awards are published by the same institution but were not explicitly tagged to this programme level in the source data.

Foundation Scholarship — Full Tuition Fees Scholarship

Full tuition fees only

Full tuition fees only

Official source

Foundation Scholarship — Partial Tuition Fees Scholarship

50% of tuition fees only

50% of tuition fees only

Official source

Postgraduate Scholarship — Partial Tuition Fee Scholarship

TBA on the DHU scholarship page

TBA on the DHU scholarship page

Official source

Bachelor Degree Scholarship — Partial Tuition Fee Scholarship

Scholarship offered by DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU).

Official source