Dual/Double Degree

DUAL / DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM

Dual / Double Degree is referred to combination of two academic programs from the same or almost the same field of study (discipline) involving cooperation between two universities/institutions whether it is locally based or abroad with equal understanding and leads to the award of two degrees (scrolls) from both universities involved.

Why Choose the Dual Degree Programme?

Global Learning Experience

Students benefit from exposure to two higher education systems, gaining different academic perspectives, teaching styles, and research approaches.

International Study Mobility

Participants spent a designated period of study at partner institution, experiencing academic life, industry culture, and daily living in a European context.

Stronger Career ProspectsGraduates complete the programme with two recognised degrees, increasing their competitiveness in international and multinational job markets.

Dual Degree with UTHM-Hochschule Heilbronn (HHN), Germany

Dual/Double Master’s Degree Programme: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia and Hochschule Heilbronn (HHN), Germany

Applications are currently open!

Earn two Master’s degrees in one programme through the Double Degree collaboration between Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and Hochschule Heilbronn (HHN), Germany.
Selected students will spend one semester at HHN and graduate with Master’s degrees from both institutions.

Partial DAAD scholarships may be available starting Summer Semester 2026.

Why Join the Double Degree Programme?

Participants will have the opportunity to:

Obtain two full Master’s degrees, one in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from UTHM and another in Mechatronics and Robotics from HHN)
Gain international academic and research experience in Germany
Learn from international faculty and peers
Enhance global employability and career prospects

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Demonstrate strong academic performance
Be highly motivated and prepared for an international academic experience
Hold Malaysian or German citizenship (exceptions may be considered)
Fulfil both UTHM and HHN admission requirements

Application for Admission

Research Proposal Preparation

Prepare a research proposal under the guidance of a UTHM supervisor.

Application to Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS)

Submit your application via the official UTHM admission portal:
https://wapps.uthm.edu.my/intake/
Select the Dual Degree Programme option.
Complete the application according to the provided instructions.

Application Result and Offer Letter

Check your application status at:
http://cgsoffer.uthm.edu.my/
Successful applicants may download their conditional offer letter from this portal.

Application for GPPS (via Supervisor)

Apply for Graduate Research Assistantship / GPPS through your supervisor (if applicable).

Programme Structure and Timeline

Semester 1 (At UTHM)

Research Methodology Course

Register for Research Methodology (MDC10101) via SMAP
Attend all online classes and present the research proposal paper

Application for Student Exchange to HHN

Nomination through discussion with supervisor
Submit online application after receiving an email invitation from HHN

Student Visa Application

Follow visa procedures and document requirements via:
Federal Foreign Office – Student Visa (University/Studienkolleg)
Book visa appointment through:
VFS Global – Germany

Proposal Defence

Schedule proposal defence with supervisor
Submit thesis draft (Chapters 1–3) to faculty and panel
Prepare and submit a UTHM JMER paper
Present pass proposal defence

Semester 2 (At Hochschule Heilbronn, Germany)

Appoint a co-supervisor from HHN
Participate in student exchange at HHN (1 semester)
Fulfil UTHM–HHN dual degree academic requirements:

15 ECTS for academic coursework
15 ECTS for research thesis

Apply for credit transfer for the Research Methodology course from UTHM

Semester 3 (Back to UTHM)

Submit a Scopus-indexed publication paper
Present at a research symposium
Submit 99% completed thesis draft to faculty and panel
Conduct Pre-Viva presentation
Revise thesis based on Pre-Viva feedback
Conduct Final Viva Voce according to the UTHM CGS procedure, with minimum requirement of one (1) Scopus-indexed publication (proceeding/journal) as first author
Submission of one dissertation according to the UTHM format

Further Information

https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/en

For enquiries regarding programme details, eligibility, or application procedures please contact.;

Program Coordinator
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Dual Degree with UTHM-Prince of Songkla University

Programme Structure

The dual degree programme follows a coordinated study plan jointly developed by FKMP, UTHM and Prince of Songkla University.

Students will:

Complete two thesis under academic guidance from both universities

Upon successful completion of all requirements, students are awarded degrees from both FKMP, UTHM and Prince of Songkla University.

How to Apply

Students should indicate interest early in their studies
Consultation with the FKMP Program Coordinator is required

Further Information

For enquiries regarding programme details, eligibility, or application procedures please contact.;

Program Coordinator
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Currently, Dr Muammar Mukhsin Bin Ismail (refer picture) had successfully graduated under the program. He was awarded a Dual Degree for his Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Prince of Songkla University and UTHM respectively during the convocation ceremony held in May 2022.