University of Malaya-Wales (abbreviated as UM-Wales; Malay: Universiti Malaya-Wales, Welsh: Prifysgol Malaya Gymru) is a private university based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded in 2013 as International University of Malaya-Wales, which is a partnership between University of Malaya (UM) and University of Wales. It renamed to University of Malaya-Wales on 7th March 2024.

University of Malaya-Wales
Universiti Malaya-Wales
Former name
International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW)
TypePrivate
Established11 March 2013
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
Colours Antique Gold   Canary Yellow   Royal Blue 
AffiliationsUniversity of Malaya, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Websitewww.umwales.edu.my

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

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

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

Academic Faculties and Centres

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There are 3 academics faculties and centers under the 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

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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.

UM-Wales’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 UM-Wales and UWTSD.[2]

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