Multimedia University, abbreviated as MMU, is the oldest and first ever full-fledged private research undergraduate-focused university in Malaysia and a government-linked university as it is owned by Telekom Malaysia. The university has three campuses, located in Malacca, Selangor and Johor. Among the very few Malaysian private universities which has multiple campuses. The university hosts ten faculties and Institute of Postgraduate Studies.

MMU has been accorded the status of a Premier Digital Tech University. by the Malaysian government, via MoHE, and is now officially recognised as one of the best places in the country to pursue computer and technology-related programmes. In addition, MDEC's Malaysia Digital Talent Study 2017 Final Findings by Frost and Sullivan has revealed that MMU graduates are most preferred by IT industries in Malaysia. As a result of the university growing from strength to strength, the MMU brand has grown in prominence. In 2019, MMU was awarded with the Super brand status, in addition to winning the silver medal in the Putra Brands Award 2019, under the Education and Learning category. In 2020, MMU was awarded the 5 Stars in SETARA 2019 (Very Competitive).[2] SETARA is a ranking/rating carried out by the Ministry of Education Malaysia to assess Malaysia's universities and colleges in teaching, research, and service.

The university is equipped with facilities such as ASTRO lab, SiRi lab, Innov8 Lab (in FCI), Ideas lab (in FOE), E Moot Court (in FOL Melaka), SMART Intelligent Lab, Bio Informatics Lab. Both campuses provide convenient and comfortable accommodation both on-campus and off-campus. Students can also enjoy the learning experience with digital libraries and extensive infrastructure such campus-wide Wi-Fi, health clinics, 24-hour security, food and beverage outlets and more. Other available facilities are comprehensive sports centre – track & field, indoor sports arena, gym, four tennis court, squash room as well as an Olympic-sized swimming pool.