Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nearby : Sasana Kijang (Bank Negara), National Monument Park, ASEAN Sculpture Garden, Malaysian Houses of Parliament, PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre), Sunway Putra Mall
Getting here : Located within 10 minutes’ walk from KTM Putra Station and PWTC LRT Station. Several public bus routes serve the area. Bus stops near IUMW including bas routes 103, 104, 190, 180
Faculties / Schools : Business; Arts & Science; Communication; Computing & Information Technology; Life Sciences; etc. Offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, foundation programmes
The International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) was established in 2013 as a joint venture between the University of Malaya and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the university offers foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in fields such as business, communication, science, and technology. IUMW provides a unique Dual Award option, allowing students to earn degrees from both IUMW and UWTSD with the opportunity to study in the UK. With modern facilities and strong international links, IUMW aims to deliver globally recognised education that blends academic excellence with practical industry relevance.

Entry Requirement

Here are the qualifications and details on the grades or scores required to qualify for this course

Requirements & Prerequisites

Highest Qualification

SPM

Pass with at least credit in any five (5) subjects

English Language Requirement

Check out the English language requirements for this course with minimum score for each skills* in the bracket.

IELTS

*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Minimum Requirement

Make sure your overall grades meet the requirement (e.g. ABB)

Subject Prerequisites

Ensure you’ve taken the necessary subjects related to your course.

English Language

Meet the required English language requirement or check possibility for English test exemption.

Other Assessments

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Study Cost & Duration

Estimated fees and living cost so that you know how much to budget for your studies

Tuition Fee

Estimated fee / year

RM 10,710

Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.

Duration

1 year

Intake

January, May, September

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Living Cost in Kuala Lumpur

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Living costs with rent

Above RM 2,400 / month

Rent / month

RM600 - RM1,450

Private room within 1.5 km from campus

Meals & Groceries

Eat out 2 meals / day + RM 200

Transportation

Public transport pass
or occasional e-hailing

Mobile Plan

Monthly data plan

Entertainment

Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

Find the list of applicable scholarships by Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) that you could apply to for Foundation in Arts and get the complete scholarship details.

Foundation

UM-Wales Foundation Bursary

Fee Waiver of 50%

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Requirements

Open for Malaysian students only
Applicable for Foundation leading to Degree Programme

Awards Details

Fee waiver of 50%

Foundation

Degree

UM-Wales High Achiever Scholarship

Fee Waiver Up to 100%

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Requirements

Students must meet any of the following minimum academic requirements:

SPM : 6As
IGCSE : 4As
Foundation/Diploma/STPM: CGPA 3.50

Awards Details

Tuition fee waivers:

Up to 100% for Foundation programmes
Up to 30% for Undergraduate programmes

Application

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Registration Details

Apply before intake starts in

January, May, September

Application fee

RM 2,700

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