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Centre of Foundation, Language and Malaysian Studies

The Centre of Foundation, Language and Malaysian Studies provides a sturdy base for personal growth and academic enrichment at IUMW. Our one-year Foundation programme, fully accredited by MQA, provides multi-disciplinary exposure to students before they pursue their undergraduate degrees. The Centre also manages our International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Workshops and exam centre, as well as the MPU subjects at IUMW.

Foundation Programmes

Why Study Foundation at IUMW?

Local & Worldwide Recognition
  • Accredited by MQA
  • Widely recognised by local and international institutions
  • Recognised by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Focused Streaming
  • General or focused streams available
  • Choose a focused stream for more exposure in your subject of interest
Lab Facilities
  • Experience quality laboratory facilities for Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratory sessions at Universiti Malaya
Global Exposure
  • Opportunity to travel overseas for educational visits, including a trip to the UK in collaboration with our partner university, UWTSD
Industry Focused
  • Students exposed to real working environments through industrial visits to local and international organisations in the public, private and voluntary sector
Lecturer Support
  • All academic staff have a minimum of a Master’s degree qualification. Students also receive teaching from degree-level and postgraduate-level faculty members
Varied Assessment Programme
  • Students are assessed via a mixture of coursework, assignments and exams, to allow for multiple opportunities, in varying contexts, to demonstrate what they know and can do

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