International Medical University (IMU)

About IMU

International Medical University (IMU) was the first private medical university in Malaysia, established in 1992. It has a singular focus on health sciences, making it one of the most specialised and respected medical institutions in Southeast Asia.

Rankings & Recognition

• QS World University Rankings 2025: 551–600
• SETARA Rating: 5 Stars (Excellent)
• Recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
• Recognised by Malaysian Dental Council (MDC)
• Recognised by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia
• WHO-listed medical institution

Programmes

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5 years
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – 5 years
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) – 4 years
• Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) – 4 years
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) – 3 years
• Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Hons) – 3 years
• Bachelor of Dietetics with Nutrition (Hons) – 4 years
• Master of Medicine / Master of Surgery
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Partner Universities

IMU has clinical attachment partnerships with leading UK universities including University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, and University of Newcastle. Students can complete clinical years in the UK or Australia.

Facilities

• IMU Clinic (Bukit Jalil) for student clinical training
• IMU Dental Clinic
• Advanced simulation and anatomy labs
• Research centre and biomedical labs
• Library with 35,000+ medical resources