Founded in 1992 and granted full university status in 1999, International Medical University (IMU) is Malaysia’s first private medical and health sciences university It has earned 6‑Stars “Outstanding” in SETARA evaluations and a QS 5‑Star rating for quality education, research, and services

Offers over 20 programs, including:
- Pre-university tracks, MBBS, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Chinese Medicine & Complementary Medicine
- Graduate degrees in areas such as Nutrition, Psychology, and Health Technology
Features a flagship Partner Medical School scheme, enabling credit transfers and progression at more than 35 partner universities globally

🏫 Campus & Facilities

The Bukit Jalil campus of IMU in Kuala Lumpur includes advanced laboratories, clinical skills & simulation centre, training clinics, and strong postgraduate study facilities
Comprises schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and a Postgraduate Studies Centre

🔬 Research & Accreditation

In 2024, IMU published over 420 research papers, with 44% appearing in Tier 1 or 2 journals
Received self-accreditation status from MQA in 2017 and leads in private medical education
Awarded the AMEE Aspire for Excellence in 2013 for student engagement in medical training

🌐 Global Partnerships

Maintains student transfer routes and partnerships with over 35 universities across the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, China, the US, and more .
By 2024, around 7,233 students benefited from international transfers and global exposure

👥 Student Body & Campus Life

The university hosts around 4,201 current students, with a global alumni network of 16,284
Roughly 10% are international students, with early involvement in research projects .
Situated in the vibrant Bukit Jalil area, students enjoy cafe culture, malls, outdoor recreation, and active student societies

🎯 Employability & Alumni

Graduates are recognized for strong leadership, clinical, communication, and confidence skills
Alumni are well regarded in healthcare industries and often outperform peers from other institutions .

International Medical University (IMU)

About

Gallery

Gallery

University Programs