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UM Languages & Linguistics Communicating Across Borders Faculty of Languages and Linguistics,UM offers courses for its undergraduate Programme, the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics.

There are currently, nine language specializations for this programme: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian. Japanese, Spanish and Tamil. The Faculty also offers three postgraduate programmes: Master of Arts (Linguistics), Master of Arts (English Language Studies) and a PhD by research. We continue to offer Malay language classes to international postgraduate students. The institution has developed significantly in terms of the provision of resources for teaching, learning and research. The faculty has a multinational teaching team of more than 100 lecturers and language teachers, and we embody the theme of communicating across borders. VISION
To be recognized within Malaysia as the preeminent institution for research and teaching in the field of languages and linguistics;
To be recognized internationally as the natural representative for all matters concerning languages and linguistics within Malaysia and to take part as the national representative in all matters concerning languages and linguistics.

02/10/2026

Every breakthrough begins with curiosity. Every transformation starts with a single choice.

A warm welcome to all our Master’s and PhD students. May your time here sharpen your mind, fuel your passion and unlock doors you haven’t imagined yet.

Your journey at Universiti Malaya starts now!Orientation week can feel like a blur of icebreakers and new faces but insi...
29/09/2026

Your journey at Universiti Malaya starts now!

Orientation week can feel like a blur of icebreakers and new faces but inside all the hype is the start of an incredible adventure. Welcome to the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, you are officially UM Linguists!

Cherish the new connections you make this week, the people next to you might be your closest allies tomorrow. Welcome, freshies. Let’s make these years count!

26/09/2026
Don’t miss out! Boost your English confidence with FLL! ✨Enhance your language skills this coming semester with the Engl...
22/09/2026

Don’t miss out! Boost your English confidence with FLL! ✨

Enhance your language skills this coming semester with the English Enhancement Course, brought to you by the Faculty of Language and Linguistics!

Master Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing with a CEFR-based curriculum aligned with Cambridge standards, for free!

🚨Register before: 25 September 2026

Exclusively open to registered UM students. Scan the QR code to secure your spot today!

Ready to rethink how we learn languages? Don’t miss this guest lecture and scan the code to secure your spot!
18/09/2026

Ready to rethink how we learn languages? Don’t miss this guest lecture and scan the code to secure your spot!

🇲🇾 Selamat Hari Malaysia! Meraikan kepelbagaian budaya, bahasa dan tradisi kita yang menyatukan kita sebagai satu Malays...
16/09/2026

🇲🇾 Selamat Hari Malaysia! Meraikan kepelbagaian budaya, bahasa dan tradisi kita yang menyatukan kita sebagai satu Malaysia.

Happy Malaysia Day! Celebrating our many cultures, languages and traditions, uniting us as one Malaysia.
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A warm welcome to our representatives from Yunnan! 🤝🌏It was a pleasure welcoming the representatives from Yunnan Univers...
11/09/2026

A warm welcome to our representatives from Yunnan! 🤝🌏

It was a pleasure welcoming the representatives from Yunnan University, China to the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, and taking them on a tour around the faculty. We hope the visit provided a meaningful glimpse into our learning spaces, facilities, and faculty environment 🌟

We look forward to more opportunities to connect and collaborate in the future!

Greetings from the FLL Postgraduate Club!We are pleased to invite all students and faculty members to our upcoming Stude...
09/09/2026

Greetings from the FLL Postgraduate Club!

We are pleased to invite all students and faculty members to our upcoming Student Brown Bag Seminar, a space for discussion, constructive feedback, and sharing of experiences in the postgraduate journey.

📅 Wednesday, 9 September 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💻 Microsoft Teams

Whether you are currently pursuing your postgraduate studies, preparing for your thesis seminar, considering a PhD, or simply interested in learning from fellow postgraduate students, you are most welcome to join us.

We look forward to seeing you there and having a meaningful and engaging discussion together ✨

This week, FLL continued its efforts to support the professional development of our nation’s frontliners through a Basic...
04/09/2026

This week, FLL continued its efforts to support the professional development of our nation’s frontliners through a Basic Vietnamese Language Course for members of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) 🇲🇾🇻🇳

Through practical training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, the programme equips officers with essential, real-world Vietnamese communication skills directly applicable to their operational duties at sea 🌊🌏

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Kuala Lumpur
50603

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Monday 08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday 08:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 12:15
14:45 - 17:30

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+60379673177

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