AIMST University (formerly, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology or AIMST) was founded on 15 March 2001. It is a private university established by the Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), the educational arm of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC). AIMST University is located in the northern Malaysian state of Kedah Darul Aman. It is registered with the Ministry of Education, Government of Malaysia as a tertiary educational institution under Sections 38 and 39 of the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act of 1996. It formally began its operations on 30 October 2001, coinciding with its registration with the Ministry‟s Department of Private Education.

1. To establish an effective coordination of all the postgraduate programs of AIMST University.


2. Develop and maintain the policies, procedures and guidelines related to the postgraduate studies in AIMST University.


3. Monitor and implement quality assurance mechanisms with respect to postgraduate studies.


4. Provide one stop centre to support the welfare of postgraduate students and their dependents.


5. Assist the faculties to develop quality postgraduate programs and obtaining approval from local and international recognition bodies.