The Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (FLL), Universiti Malaya, was initially set up as a Language Centre on 3 March 1972. The Centre was responsible for conducting language courses relevant to the needs of the university.
On 27 April 1996, the Faculty began to offer courses for its undergraduate programme: the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics. Currently, there are nine languages specializations for this programmes: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Tamil. Besides, student also can apply for double degree as well.
Other languages offered as elective subjects are Vietnamese, Filipino, Iban, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Persian, Thai and sign language, thus truly embodying the theme of 'communicating across borders'.
FLL also offers three postgraduate programmes: Master of Arts (Linguistics), Master of English Language Studies, and a PhD by research. We continue to offer Malay language classes to international postgraduate students. FLL provides English Language courses for undergraduate students, summer courses, and customised English language programmes to exchange students and corporate clients. The Faculty also provides translation, editing and proofreading services.
FLL has developed significantly since it became a Faculty in 1996 with a team of more than 100 lecturers and language teachers. The Faculty comprises the following four departments:
FLL has well-equipped and multipurpose teaching and learning facilities such as computer laboratories, student learning spaces and a Language Library. The academic staff at FLL are actively involved in research in the areas of Applied Linguistics, Discourse Studies, Language Structure and Sociolinguistics. The Faculty’s subject areas continue to achieve outstanding global recognition. In the latest rankings, English Language and Literature is placed 46th (Top 50 worldwide, Top 5% globally), Modern Languages 60th (Top 3% globally), and Linguistics 78th.
Universiti Malaya is committed to conduct teaching and learning, carry out research and provide quality services on a global level, generate and enhance knowledge through continuous improvement efforts for the benefit of all stakeholders, especially Universiti Malaya’s students.
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COMMUNICATING ACROSS BORDERS
Last Update: 22/10/2025