The Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), established in 1967, is one of Malaysia’s most storied non-profit creative institutions. Based in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, with a dedicated City Campus and Music Department, MIA has spent over five decades championing affordable, high-quality art education. The institute is particularly renowned for its emphasis on Fine Art, Music, and Traditional Design, offering MQA-accredited diplomas in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Illustration, and Textile & Fashion Design. MIA’s teaching philosophy, Edu-Mentoring®, ensures personalized guidance that balances technical mastery with critical thinking. The college is a frequent breeding ground for award-winning talent, including multiple Piala Seri Endon prize winners. Through its collaboration with Birmingham City University (UK), students can also pursue a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design, benefiting from an industry-ready curriculum that blends multi-ethnic cultural values with modern digital expertise.

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