Visa challenges at IIUM (2020-2024): bureaucratic hurdles and their impacts on international students’ enrolment

Zaidi, Farah Nur Aisyah and Jamaludin, Farhatun Nisa and Rahmani, Hirzia and Mohd Jamalludin, Nur Hafizah and Abdullah Fauzi, Nurfariha Akmal Fawwazah and Mohd, Siti Hadija (2025) Visa challenges at IIUM (2020-2024): bureaucratic hurdles and their impacts on international students’ enrolment. Multidisciplinary in Action, 1 (1). pp. 105-111. E-ISSN 3083-9343

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Abstract

This study examines the persistent visa-related challenges faced by international students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It investigates the procedural inefficiencies, financial difficulties, and academic disruptions caused by visa delays, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a historical research methodology that incorporates oral interviews, surveys, and netnography, the study documents the lived experiences of affected students. Findings reveal that visa delays have led to heightened academic stress, financial strain, and uncertainty regarding legal status, significantly impacting students’ well-being. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced administrative efficiency, improved communication between university authorities and students, and a more transparent visa application process. By contextualizing the issue through a public history lens, this research contributes to ongoing discussions on international student mobility and higher education policies in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Visa services, IIUM international students, public history, higher education challenges, student mobility
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > D History (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H51 History J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of History & Civilization Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Siti Hadija Mohd
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2025 15:44
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2025 15:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120725

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