Universiti Malaya-Wales
A University born from a rich history, with an exciting future.
About University of Malaya-Wales
Owned by two prestigious universities, the Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) was established based on a mutual partnership between Universiti Malaya (UM) & the University of Wales, UK, in 2013. Since then, the university has experienced tremendous growth and remains committed to delivering education based on employability to develop students who are ready to contribute towards the next industrial revolution.
Why Study Foundation at UM-Wales?
Lecturer Support
Learn from highly qualified academic staff, all with at least a Master's degree. Benefit from sessions conducted by experienced degree-level faculty members.
Industry Focused
Gain hands-on experience through industrial visits to local and international organizations across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Varied Assessment Programme
Assessments include coursework, assignments, and exams, providing multiple opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in diverse contexts.
State-of-the-Art Lab Facilities
Enjoy access to top-tier laboratory facilities for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at Universiti Malaya, enhancing your practical learning experience.
Local & Worldwide Recognition
Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Recognized locally and internationally, including by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Focused Streaming
Choose between general or focused streams for tailored learning experiences. Focused streams provide in-depth exposure to your subject of interest.
Foundation in Arts
- Co-curriculum
- Study Skills
- Introduction to Psychology
- Basic Business
- Introduction to Legal Studies
- Mathematics*
- Introduction to Media Production and Presentation*
*Choose any ONE (1) elective
- Project Integration
- English 1
- Critical Thinking
- Introduction to Humanities
- Introduction to Communication
- Basic Accounting & Finance*
- Introduction to Creative Visual Studies*
*Choose any ONE (1) elective
- English 2
- Information & Communication Technology
- Statistics & Probability
- Introduction to Media Studies
- Introduction to International Integration*
- Introduction to Event Management*
*Choose any ONE (1) elective
Entry Requirements – Foundation in Arts
- SPM/SPMV Credit in any five (5) subjects
- O Level Grade C in any five (5) subjects
- UEC Grade B in three (3) subjects
- IB-Middle Year Programme 28 total points across the certificate's 7 components
- Other qualifications recognised as equivalent
Foundation in Science
- Co-curriculum
- Study Skills
- Chemistry 1
- Physics 1
- Mathematics 1
- Biology 1*
- Computer Systems*
*Choose any ONE (1) elective
- Project Integration
- English 1
- Critical Thinking
- Chemistry 2
- Physics 2
- Mathematics 2
- Biology 2*
- Introduction to Computer Programming*
*Choose any ONE (1) elective
- English 2
- Information & Communication Technology
- Chemistry 3
- Physics 3
- Statistics & Probability
- Biology 3*
- Analysing and Solving Problem
*Choose any ONE (1) elective
Entry Requirements – Foundation in Arts – Foundation in Science
- SPM/SPMV Credit in any five (5) subjects
- O Level Grade C in any five (5) subjects
- UEC Grade B in three (3) subjects
- IB-Middle Year Programme 28 total points across the certificate's 7 components
- Other qualifications recognised as equivalent