Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)

Malaysia. Renamed Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) in March 2024. A private university in Kuala Lumpur, set up by Universiti Malaya and the University of Wales.

Programmes, intakes and fees

ProgrammesFoundation, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in business, professional communication, artificial intelligence and psychology; dual awards with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Official site: umwales.edu.my. Checked October 2026. Source: en.wikipedia.org.

Programmes in the PAL course finder

ProgrammeLevelSubject area
Artificial IntelligenceFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDComputing & IT
BusinessFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDBusiness & economics
Professional CommunicationFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDEducation & languages
PsychologyFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDEducation & languages

Open these programmes in the course finder to compare them or start an application.

Studying in Malaysia

Typical figures for international students in Malaysia. The university's own fees are above.

Tuition (bachelor's)$4,000–6,000 a year
Tuition (master's)$4,000–6,000 a year
Living costs$400–700 a month
LanguageEnglish widely used in teaching
Work while studyingUp to 20 hours a week, only in semester breaks of more than 7 days, with approval
After graduatingNo general post-study work visa; an employer applies for an employment pass
Usual intakesJanuary, May and September (varies by university)

Sources: Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS); PAL Malaysia guide.

How PAL helps you apply to Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)

  1. Free first conversation. A PAL counsellor checks your grades, English level and budget against the entry requirements.
  2. Documents. We tell you exactly which documents Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) asks for, and check each one before it is sent.
  3. Application. PAL submits your application and follows up with the university until you have a decision.
  4. Visa and travel. We help you prepare your student visa application, accommodation and arrival.

PAL Education is an independent study abroad consultancy, not Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales). Fees, programmes and dates change, so always confirm them with PAL or on the university's official website before you apply.