International University of Malaya-Wales

Coordinates: 3°09′36.778″N 101°41′30.022″E / 3.16021611°N 101.69167278°E / 3.16021611; 101.69167278
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International University of Malaya-Wales
Other name
IUMW
TypePrivate
Established2013
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Dr Kamila Ghazali
Location,
3°09′36.778″N 101°41′30.022″E / 3.16021611°N 101.69167278°E / 3.16021611; 101.69167278
ColoursRed  
AffiliationsUniversity of Malaya, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Websitewww.iumw.edu.my

International University of Malaya-Wales (abbreviated as IUMW; Malay: Universiti Antarabangsa Malaya-Wales, Welsh: Prifysgol Ryngwladol Malaya Gymru) is a private university based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded in 2013 as a partnership between University of Malaya (UM) and University of Wales.

IUMW offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and solicits both local Malaysian and international students. IUMW students are able to opt for dual programs of study whereby graduates of such dual programmes receive a degree from both the IUMW and University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

IUMW students are allowed to participate in student exchange programme which gives them the opportunity to study at UWTSD. IUMW students also have access to University of Malaya main campus facilities and library resources at no cost.

The IUMW campus is located on land leased from Bank Negara Malaysia that BNM acquired in 2017.[1]

Academic Faculties and Centres[edit]

There are 3 academics faculties and centers under the International University of Malaya-Wales:

  • Faculty of Business
  • Faculty of Arts and Science
    • School of Communication & Technology
    • School of Science & Psychology
  • Centre of Foundation, Language and Malaysian Studies

Academic Programmes[edit]

The Faculty of Business offers bachelor's degrees in entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, Islamic finance, marketing, accounting, and real estate management and auction; a master of business administration degree; a doctor of business administration programme; and a doctor of philosophy degree in business.

The Faculty of Arts and Science offers bachelor's degrees in psychology, computer science, information technology, and professional communication; master's degrees in internet engineering, professional communication; and doctor of philosophy degrees in computer science, and professional communication.

The Centre of Foundation, Language and Malaysian Studies offers a foundation in science and a foundation in arts programmes.

IUMW’s Dual Award programmes are bachelor's degrees in computer science, professional communication, psychology entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, Islamic finance, marketing, and accounting. When students graduate, they will receive certification from both IUMW and UWTSD.[2]

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