ALOR SETAR, April 29 — The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah International Islamic University (UniSHAMS) is ready to offer an opportunity for 18 Malaysian students who were displaced by the unrest in Khartoum, Sudan, to continue their studies here.
The UniSHAMS Vice-Chancellor’s Office said in a statement that it also provides learning in Arabic and has more than 30 international teaching staff from Arab countries.
“UniSHAMS would like to records its appreciation for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ successful in implementing the Evacuation Plan in Sudan to bring back 30 Malaysians home safely yesterday.
“UniSHAMS is ready with opportunities and offers (for the affected students) to continue their (university) studies at UniSHAMS in relevant fields and levels and which is subject to further discussion and approval by the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT),” it said.
In the statement, UniSHAMS said it is also ready to offer maximum credit transfer to ensure that the continuation of studies for all 18 affected students can be dealt with immediately, subject to UniSHAMS academic regulations and KPT approval.
UniSHAMS offers 42 programmes accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and approved by the Department of Higher Education (JPT) in various fields and levels of study starting from Foundation studies, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s Degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Phd). — Bernama
