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General Fee Guidelines
- Students must adhere to the “Policy on Payment of Fees”.
- IMU offers lock-in rate for tuition and ancillary fees to its students. This rate is applicable to semesters in IMU only.
- Tuition and ancillary fees at Partner Universities overseas are subject to annual increases.
- All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester.
- All students who are applying for the NHEF loans are required to pay their semester fees in FULL by the due date stated in the invoice.
- The fees quoted for partner universities are current estimates only.
- For instructions on payment details please click here.
- All fees are accurate at time of print.
- All fees quoted are in Ringgit Malaysia unless stated otherwise.
Application & Registration Fees
APPLICATION FEES
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REGISTRATION FEES
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REFUNDABLE CAUTION DEPOSIT
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PRE-UNIVERSITY | |||||
- Foundation in Science | 500 | 1000 | 1,000 | ||
UNDERGRADUATE | |||||
- Medicine | 950 | 3,400 | 2,000 | ||
- Dentistry | 950 | 3,400 | 3,000 | ||
- Pharmacy | 500 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
- All other programmes | 500 | 2,000 | 1,000 | ||
POSTGRADUATE | |||||
- Taught All programmes (except Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry) |
500 | 3,400 | 2,000 | ||
Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry | 3,400 | 3,000 | |||
- By Research | 3,400 | 2,000 |
Application fee is payable upon submission of application
Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the Admissions Office.
* All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for up to 15% bursary.
Pre-University Programme
TUITION FEE | INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMINISTRATION FEE* | |
Foundation in Science | 24,300 | 2,400 |
Medicine
TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | YEARS | TOTAL FEE | |
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | At International Medical University | ||
Phase 1 & Phase 2 | 5 | 5 | 543,500 |
- The tuition fee for Bachelor in Medical Sciences Degree is RM42,000.
DEGREE FROM PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
PHASE 1 AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY(IMU) | ||||
TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | YEARS | TOTAL FEE | ||
Malaysia | 2½ | 2½ | 293,750 | |
PHASE 2 AT PARTNER MEDICAL SCHOOL (PMS) | ||||
COUNTRY | AVERAGE TOTAL DURATION** (YEARS) | AVERAGE YEARS / SEM | GRAND TOTAL (RM)** | |
Australia | 5½ | 3 | 987,361 | |
Canada | 4½ | 2 | 797,415 | |
Ireland | 5½ | 3 | 871,028 | |
New Zealand | 5½ | 3 | 1,056,945 | |
United Kingdom | 5½ | 3 | 1,106,920 |
- Overseas fees are subject to annual increase and currency exchange rate, and exclusive of levy and bridging fee.
Dentistry
TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | YEARS | TOTAL FEE | |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | At International Medical University | ||
Phase 1 & Phase 2 | 5 | 5 | 654,000 |
- Equipment Cost Students will be required to purchase equipment in order to carry out the required training exercises of the course. The sum is estimated at approximately RM10,000.
DEGREE FROM PARTNER UNIVERSITY | |||
PHASE 1 AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY(IMU) | |||
TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | YEARS | TOTAL FEE | |
Malaysia | 2½ | 2½ | 349,000 |
PHASE 2 AT PARTNER DENTAL SCHOOL (PDS) | |||
COUNTRY (Credit Transfer to) | AVERAGE TOTAL DURATION** (YEARS) | AVERAGE YEARS / SEM | GRAND TOTAL (RM)** |
University of Adelaide | 5½ | 3 | 1,080,504 |
University of Dalhousie | 5½ | 3 | 1,116,699 |
University of Otago | 5 | 2½ | 1,049,345 |
University of Dundee | 5½ | 3 | 913,656 |
University of Glasgow | 5½ | 3 | 1,085,090 |
- Overseas fees are subject to annual increase and currency exchange rate, and exclusive of levy and bridging fee.
Pharmacy
HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($)* | ||||
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) | 4 | 4 | 204,800 | - | - | - |
Credit Transfer to University of Otago Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) |
4 | 2 | 102,400 | 2 | NZ$85,376 | 341,367 |
Credit Transfer to University of Tasmania # Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) |
4 | 2 | 102,400 | 2 | A$69,900 | 314,127 |
- # Students who opt for credit transfer to University of Tasmania are required to complete additional modules.
Biomedical Science
HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($)* | ||||
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science | 3 | 3 | 117,300 | - | - | - |
Credit Transfer to University of Newcastle Bachelor of Biomedical Science |
3 | 1½ | 58,650 | 1½ | A$59,025 | 237,437 |
Credit Transfer to University of Otago Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science |
4 | 2 | 78,200 | 2 | NZ$83,126 | 310,870 |
Credit Transfer to University of Strathclyde BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science |
4 | 2 | 78,200 | 2 | £41,300 | 302,542 |
Credit transfer to University of Strathclyde BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science |
3** | 1 | 39,100 | 2 | £41,300 | 263,442 |
Credit transfer to University of Strathclyde MSc Forensic Science |
4 | 3 | 117,300 | 1 | £20,650 | 229,471 |
Chinese Medicine
COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL * | ||||
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chinese Medicine | 4 | 4 | 113,000 | - | - | - |
Credit Transfer to RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) |
5 | 3 | 84,750 | 2 | A$71,040 | 299,930 |
Credit Transfer to China | 5 | 3 | 84,750 | 2 | RMB56,000 | 120,120 |
Chiropractic
COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($)* | ||||
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chiropractic | 4 | 4 | 249,600 | - | - | - |
Credit Transfer to AECC University College, England MSc in Chiropractic |
4½ | 2½ | 156,000 | 2 | £29,046 | 313,778 |
Credit Transfer to University of South Wales, England Master of Chiropractic |
4½ | 2½ | 156,000 | 2 | £27,000 | 302,664 |
Credit Transfer to RMIT University Bachelor of Health Science |
5 | 2 | 124,800 | 3 | A$106,560 | 447,570 |
Bachelor of Health Science (Chiropractic) |
– Fees of Uni of South Wales is inclusive of £1,500 scholarship for all self-funded students.
Dietetics With Nutrition
HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($)* | ||||
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition | 4 | 4 | 192,400 | - | - | - |
Credit Transfer to University of Newcastle Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics |
4 | 2 | 96,200 | 2 | A$74,200 | 320,952 |
Medical Biotechnology
HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($)* | ||||
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | 117,300 | - | - | - |
Credit Transfer to University of Newcastle Bachelor in Biotechnology |
3½ | 1½ | 58,650 | 2 | A$80,150 | 301,424 |
Credit transfer to University of Strathclyde MSc Industrial Biotechnology |
4 | 3 | 117,300 | 1 | £20,350 | 227,841 |
Credit transfer to University of Strathclyde MSc Forensic Science |
4 | 3 | 117,300 | 1 | £20,900 | 230,829 |
Nursing
PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM) | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($) | ||||
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (IMU) | 4 | 4 | 88,400 | - | - | - |
- A bursary of RM16,000 is available for eligible students of the nursing programme. Bursaries are granted at the University’s sole discretion and decisions are final.
Nutrition
PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM) | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL (RM) | YEARS | TOTAL ($) | ||||
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition (IMU) | 3 | 3 | 121,200 | - | - | - |
Credit transfer to Deakin University Bachelor of Nutrition Science |
3 | 2 | 80,800 | 1 | $35,600 | 188,632 |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM) | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($) | ||||
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry (IMU) | 3 | 3 | 117,300 | - | - | - |
Credit transfer to University of Dundee Undergraduate |
3** | 1 | 39,100 | 2 | £43,900 | 277,565 |
Credit transfer to University of Dundee Integrated Masters |
4** | 1 | 39,100 | 3 | £65,850 | 396,797 |
Credit transfer to University of Dundee Postgraduate |
4** | 1 | 39,100 | 3 | £66,850 | 402,229 |
Credit Transfer to University of Sydney Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) |
5 | 3 | 117,300 | 2 | A$98,000 | 414,142 |
Credit Transfer to Curtin University Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) |
5 | 3 | 117,300 | 2 | A$85,700 | 376,885 |
- ** It is compulsory to complete the one-year IMU Foundation in Science prior to embarking on this pathway. Fees for Foundation in Science is RM 24,900
- Credit transfer to University of Dundee: Please refer to the Pharmaceutical Chemistry brochure for the degrees available in this pathway.
Psychology
HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||
YEARS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | ||||
TOTAL | YEARS | TOTAL ($)* | ||||
Bachelor Of Science (Hons) Psychology | 3 | 3 | 88,200 | - | - | - |
Credit Transfer to University of Newcastle (PS1) Bachelor of Psychological Science |
3 ½ | 2 | 58,800 | 1 ½ | A$60,405 | 241,767 |
Credit Transfer to University of Newcastle (PS2) Bachelor of Psychological Science |
3 | 1 ½ | 41,200 | 1 ½ | A$60,405 | 224,167 |
Credit Transfer to University of Strathclyde BSc (Hons) Psychology or Bachelor of Psychology & Counselling |
4 | 2 | 58,800 | 2 | £41,300 | 283,142 |
Credit Transfer to University of Strathclyde BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling and MSc Counselling |
5 | 2 | 58,800 | 3 | £49,300 | 326,598 |
Postgraduate Programmes - Taught
ANALYTICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (MSC) | |
ُSEMESTER | TOTAL (RM) |
Grand Total | 53,750 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
- A bursary of RM8,000 is available for international students joining the 2021 intake.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (MASTER) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Postgraduate Certificate | 22,500 |
Postgraduate Diploma | 33,700 |
Master | 50,625 |
COUNSELLING (MASTER) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Grand Total | 60,500 |
Fee for first intake | 50,500 |
- Students for the 2021 intake are eligible for RM5000 tuition fee bursary.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION | ||
ُTUITION FEE PER MODULE | Fees* | Fees After Bursary* |
Postgraduate Certificate | 22,500 | |
Postgraduate Diploma | 36,000 | |
Master | 47,250 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 25% bursary.
- * Subject to number of credits registered per semester.
ُIMPLANT DENTISTRY (POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Grand Total | 68,750 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
ENDODONTICS (POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Grand Total | 68,750 |
Fee for First Intake | 63,750 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
- Inaugural bursary for Prosthodontics and Endodontics (RM5,000) will bring forward to 2021.
MOLECULAR MEDICINE (MSC) | |
ُSEMESTER | TOTAL (RM) |
Grand Total | 50,050 |
Double Degree: RM40,000 + GBP10000.00 (approximately RM52,110*) |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
- A bursary of RM8,000 is available for international students joining the 2021 intake.
- *Based on exchange rates : £1 ≈ RM5.2110
MSc in Genomic Medicine (QMUL) – GBP10000.00
PHARMACY PRACTICE (MASTER) | |
ُSEMESTER | TOTAL (RM) |
Grand Total | 50,000 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
- A bursary of RM8,000 is available for international students joining the 2021 intake.
PROSTHODONTICS (POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Grand Total | 68,750 |
Fee for First Intake | 63,750 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
- Inaugural bursary for Prosthodontics and Endodontics (RM5,000) will bring forward to 2021.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MSC) | |
ُSEMESTER | TOTAL (RM) |
Grand Total | 58,300 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 25% bursary.
- A bursary of RM12,000 is available for international students joining the 2020 intake.
Postgraduate Programmes - By Research
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (MSC) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Tuition Fee per Semester | 10,750 |
Examination Fee | 2,100 |
- Total duration: 1 – 4 years
- There are 2 semesters in a university year.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (PHD) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Tuition Fee per Semester | 14,050 |
Examination Fee | 2,600 |
- Total duration: 2 – 6 years.
- There are 2 semesters in a university year.
Postgraduate Programmes - Open & Distance Learning (ODL)
ANALYTICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (MSC) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Tuition Fees* | 38,800 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
MOLECULAR MEDICINE (MSC) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Tuition Fees* | 36,000 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MSC) | |
TOTAL (RM) | |
Tuition Fees* | 37,000 |
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 15% bursary.
Estimated overseas living cost per year
COUNTRY
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ESTIMATED OVERSEAS LIVING COSTS (PER YEAR) | EXCHANGE RATE |
Australia | A$22,000 (RM66,640) | A$1 = RM3.0290 |
New Zealand | NZ$17,200 (RM48,145) | NZ$1 = RM2.7990 |
United Kingdom | £12,000 (RM65,185) | £1= RM 5.4320 |
Canada | C$24,000 (RM75,960) | C$1 = RM 3.1650 |
China | RMB30,000 (RM18,948) | RMB 1 = RM0.6316 |
Ireland | € 13,200 (RM65,130) | EURO 1 = RM4.9340 |
Malaysia | RM36,000 (RM36,000) | - |