Kampala International University Hosts Delegation from Malaysia

KIU, Main Campus - On Friday, September 12th, 2025, Kampala International University (KIU) welcomed a delegation from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), led by Ms. Esther Low, Director of Marketing, and Mr. Mohd Firdaus Bin Ismail, Senior Regional Executive (Africa) Marketing. The meeting took place at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office on the Main Campus and was hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammed Ngoma.

Prof. Ngoma extended a warm welcome to the guests, introducing them to KIU as the leading private university in Uganda and the East African region. The visit featured a comprehensive presentation by Dr. Mundu Mustafa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration (F&A), who outlined the university’s academic structure - including its programmes, schools, colleges, faculties, directorates—and its growing research capabilities.

Ms. Low shared insights into Malaysia’s higher education landscape, noting that the country boasts 20 public universities, 200 private institutions, and 11 foreign branch campuses. She emphasized that the purpose of the visit was to explore international collaborations that EMGS could leverage.

Discussions centered on potential areas of partnership, including staff and student mobility, joint research initiatives, post-doctoral programmes, academic grants, and collaborative events such as conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions.

Prof. Regina Ejemot Nwadiaro, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovations, Consultancy and Extensions (RICE), highlighted KIU’s emerging strengths in research, particularly in Biomedical Sciences, Oncology, and Genetology. She also pointed to advancements in Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, underscoring the university’s commitment to bridging academia and industry through technology transfer.

Other key attendees included Dr. Jacob Eneji Ashibi, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Ms. Christine Ainebyoona, Deputy University Secretary; and Dr. Murithi Irene Wanjiru, Director of Quality Assurance.

EMGS, a Malaysian government agency, serves as a central hub for promoting Malaysia as a global education destination. It facilitates international student movement, manages visa processes, and supports institutions with global marketing. EMGS also provides essential resources such as the eVal visa approval letter and the Graduate Pass, which enables international graduates to work and remain in Malaysia after completing their studies.