International Masters in Regional Integration (IMRI)

Each postgraduate programme has particular minimum entry requirements which you must have in order to be considered. These consist of your degree(s) and your proficiency in the English language.

The following are the minimum entry requirements for the International Masters programme:
(a) Applicants should hold a good first degree or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from an approved university; or
(b) Possess a professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
(c) Other qualifications approved by the University Senate from time to time

English Language Requirement:
Foreign candidates are required to:
Have at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 if their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of instruction.
Or
Pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.

An offer of a place may be conditional on attendance at additional courses to a suitable standard in addition to your degree.

Malay Language Requirement:
All higher degree candidates are required to attend and pass the Malay Language course which is a requirement for the award of the higher degree. The objective of this course is to introduce postgraduate students to basic understanding and knowledge of the language which is the native language in this country.

Candidates are required to complete the compulsory coursework prepared by the Institute. At the end of the period of study, a project report must be submitted. Upon approval by the University of Malaya Senate, the candidate will be awarded a Master degree.

The programme requires students to undertake a total of 13 academic courses, an internship and write a project paper, amounting to a total of 48 credits.

Programme Core Courses:
- Globalization and Economic Development
- Political Economy of Regional Integration
- Institutional and Legal Framework for Regional Integration
- European Model of Regional Integration
- Asia-Europe Trade and Financial Issues
- Multilateral Institutions and Economic Development 
- Globalization and Regional Integration
- Research Methods and Data Analysis for Social Scientists
- Political Economy of Asia-Europe Relations
- Business Network and SMEs