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International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) is a private university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IUMW was established based on a mutual partnership between the University of Malaya (UM) & the University of Wales, UK. Leveraging on both universities' outstanding achievements, together with our band of academicians, IUMW offers an array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to both local and international students. IUMW aspires to be a comprehensive research-informed university, recognized for its innovative teaching and learning, social services, and education management. The International University of Malaya-Wales experience transforms students into lifelong learners, dedicated to service, knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed and lead in the region, state, nation, and world. The two universities have more than 200 years of combined academic experience and excellence. IUMW has experts and professionals in relevant fields to update our modules and course structures of our programs. Qualified IUMW students can opt for dual awards whereby graduates of dual award programs will receive a parchment from IUMW and the University of Wales. IUMW students can also participate in the student exchange program, which allows them to study at the University of Wales in the UK. IUMW provides its students with unparalleled resources in support of their studies. All IUMW students have the privilege to access the extensive and popular resources across the University of Malaya: unmatched libraries, sports facilities, laboratories, and other facilities at no cost. IUMW aspires to be a leading research-oriented university that combines a strong international profile with an unswerving commitment to South East Asia's economic and social development. All our academic programs are recognized by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and the Ministry of Education. All our courses are validated, and some are accredited explicitly by professional bodies such as ACCA. IUMW is the first university in South East Asia to be accepted as a member of the United Kingdom's Higher Education Academy (HEA), a renowned British body for learning and teaching in higher education. Lecturers at IUMW are well-known experts in their chosen fields. Their engagement with research enables students to have an advanced understanding of their subject discipline. Their knowledge and expertise help students to understand the concepts of their chosen subject well. IUMW offers affordable tuition fees, and students have the opportunity to pursue their studies without having to worry about the increasing cost of tuition fees and cost of living. With such a plethora of facilities and opportunities for different experiences, students of IUMW can be assured of vibrant campus life. Different communities at IUMW provide students a wonderful experience, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students living away for the first time. Opportunities are provided for students to get to know each other and tutors to get to know students individually. Thus, enables tutors to understand their students' academic requirements and respond to them. The University of Wales and the University of Malaya have established the International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW), developed in response to a Malaysian Government initiative and recruited its first students in August 2013. IUMW has been awarded its degree awarding powers by the Malaysian authorities. Suitable students on specific study programs can apply to register for a dual award from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. View full university