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Universiti Malaya (UM)

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =58UpdatedMay 12, 2026

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Teaching

Universiti Malaya's AI policy applies to academic staff and students across teaching and learning activities, including coursework, research projects, dissertations, final-year projects, theses, and online or blended learning activities.

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Evidence 1
The policy applies to all academic staff and students at Universiti Malaya across all modes of teaching and learning, including: Coursework and assignments Research projects and dissertations Final year projects and theses Online or blended learning activities
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Scope of the Policy

Academic Integrity

Universiti Malaya student guidance frames AI as a learning support tool and says students remain responsible for ensuring submitted work reflects their own understanding and intellectual contribution.

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AI should support learning rather than replace a student’s own thinking or analysis. Students remain responsible for ensuring that all submitted work reflects their own understanding and intellectual contribution.
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How Students May Use AI

Teaching

Universiti Malaya guidance says lecturers specify the permitted level of AI use for each assignment or assessment, using levels from no AI use through integrated AI use.

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Lecturers will specify the level of AI use permitted for each assignment or assessment. These may include: Level 0 – No AI use: AI tools are not permitted. Level 1 – Minimal use: Basic tools such as grammar or spelling checkers may be allowed. Level 2 – Limited use: AI may assist with idea generation or concept clarification. Level 3 – Open use: AI may support learning and content development with proper declaration. Level 4 – Integrated use: AI may be required as part of the assessment activity.
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Levels of AI Use in Coursework

Academic Integrity

Universiti Malaya guidance requires students to declare AI tools used in assignments or assessments and says failure to disclose AI use may be considered academic misconduct.

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Students are required to: Declare any AI tools used in their assignments or assessments Explain how the AI tool was used (e.g., brainstorming, summarising, or analysis) Provide logs or evidence of AI usage if requested by the lecturer Failure to disclose AI use may be considered academic misconduct.
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English (en)
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Declaration of AI Use

Privacy

Universiti Malaya guidance warns students not to upload confidential academic materials, research data, or university documents to public AI platforms without permission.

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Students should be cautious when using public AI platforms such as generative AI tools. Information submitted to these platforms may not remain confidential. Students must not upload confidential academic materials, research data, or university documents to public AI platforms without permission from their lecturer or supervisor.
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English (en)
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Protecting Intellectual Property and Confidential Information

Privacy

Universiti Malaya's AI policy includes increasing awareness of ethical risks, copyright issues, data security including data privacy, and algorithmic bias in AI use.

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To increase awareness of ethical risks, copyright issues, data security (including data privacy), and the potential for algorithmic bias in the use of AI.
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Academic Policy on Artificial Intelligence, Objectives

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "Universiti Malaya (UM) AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 12, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/universiti-malaya

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