The International Medical University offers scholarships for its pre-university and undergraduate programmes. Malaysian students who demonstrate academic excellence will be invited to apply through their offer letter. Awarded annually, the scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waiver.
Foundation in Science Scholarship & Bursary
Who is eligible
Malaysian and international students are eligible to apply. Minimum O-Level / SPM grades required are listed below.
How to Apply
Scholarship applications can only be made after applying for the FiS programme. Eligible candidates will be invited via email to apply for a scholarship.
Required documents for submission are:
- SPM or O-Level results;
- Laporan Ko-Kurikulum with GPA score or grade (applicable only to Malaysians);
- A personal statement with at least 100 words.
These documents must be submitted to Admissions Department 7 working days after the closing dates (1 week after the commencement date). If an applicant is awarded a scholarship, the scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 fees.
Scholarships Available (Applicable for 2018 intakes only)
Please refer below for scholarship eligibility:
| Scholarship Amount | SPM / O-Levels Required |
| RM12,150 * | 8 A+/A and above |
| RM5,000 ** | 7 A+/A or 8 A+/A/A- |
| RM4,000 ** | 6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A- |
| RM2,000 ** | 5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A- |
Candidates are required to achieve A+/A in English and 3 out of this 4 subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).
* The scholarship value will be deducted across 3 semesters.
** The scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Scholarships are ONLY open to all local and international students who have completed either the SPM or O-Level qualification at the immediate preceding year before admission into IMU.
Example: If the student is applying for admission into 2017, he/she is only eligible to be considered for the scholarship if he/she has completed SPM or O-Level in 2016 and met the requirements for scholarships. There should not be no gap year between the completion of SPM or O-Level to the commencement of study in IMU.
Scholarship will only be awarded based on the actual SPM or O-Level results and not on forecast results.
Eligible candidates will be required to pay Semester 1 fees to register into the course and qualify for the scholarship.
Important: Scholarship is not automatically disbursed and is subject to approval from the Scholarship Selection Committee based on the candidates’ actual SPM or O-Level results and achievement in ECA. An interview is not required.
IMU Scholarship Committee may vary the selection requirements as and when it deems necessary.
Progression Bursary
- Not applicable for credit transfer option programmes.
- Bursary amount to 50% of the Foundation in Science payable tuition fee will be deducted during Undergraduate study.
Undergraduate Scholarships
The International Medical University (IMU) has introduced a scholarship programme for 2017. Scholarships will now be available for most IMU programmes. There will be two types of scholarships available:
- Full Tuition Fee (100%) for full duration of programme
- Partial Tuition Fee (50%) for full duration of programme
These scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, extra curriculum participation and leadership qualities.
Scholarship application will be strictly by invitation only upon receiving an offer letter for admission into the specific programme at IMU and submission of final result.
Scholarships are only applicable for the LOCAL option.
Scholarships Available
| Programmes | Intake | Full Tuition Fee (100%) | Partial Tuition Fee (50%) | Application Closing Date |
| Medicine | Feb |  |
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5 Jan 2018 |
| Aug | 13 Jul 2018 | |||
| Chiropractic | Feb | |
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5 Jan 2018 |
| Sep | 17 Aug 2018 | |||
| Chinese Medicine Psychology |
Feb | |
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5 Jan 2018 |
| Sep | 17 Aug 2018 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Feb | |
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5 Jan 2018 |
| Jul | 15 Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep | 17 Aug 2018 | |||
| Pharmacy | Jul | |
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15 Jun 2018 |
| Sep | 17 Aug 2018 | |||
| Biomedical Science Medical Biotechnology Dietetics with Nutrition Nutrition |
Jul | |
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15 Jun 2018 |
| Sep | 17 Aug 2018 |
Pre-U Grades Required for Scholarship Eligibility
| Pre-U Qualification | A-LEVELS | CPU | STPM | MOE Matrikulasi | IB | UEC | Australian Matriculation | Approved FiS | IMU FiS |
| Grades | % | cGPA | cGPA | Points | Grades | ATAR | cGPA | cGPA | |
| Medicine Pharmacy |
AAA | 95 – 100 | 3.90 – 4.00 | 4.00 | 40 – 45 | A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 | 98 – 100 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Chiropractic | AAA | 95 – 100 | 3.56 – 4.00 | 3.90 – 4.00 | 40 – 45 | A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 | 98 – 100 | 3.90 – 4.00 | 3.90 – 4.00 |
| Chinese Medicine Psychology Pharmaceutical Chemistry Biomedical Science Medical Biotechnology Nursing Dietetics with Nutrition Nutrition |
ABB | 91 – 100 | 3.34 – 4.00 | 3.80 – 4.00 | 38 – 45 | B3 B3 A2 A2 A2 | 95 – 100 | 3.80 – 4.00 | 3.50 – 4.00 |
How to Apply
- Make an online application for the programme of your choice at www.imu.edu.my/slim-oaa.
- Upon successful application and meeting the scholarship’s eligibility requirements, student will be invited to apply for the scholarship via email.
- If you have received a conditional offer, kindly submit your final results to Admissions Department before the closing date to be eligible for the scholarship.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarships will be awarded with bonding subject to the programme awarded.
- All scholarships will only cover the tuition fees and no allowance for living expenses, books and study-related equipment.
- The amount will be disbursed on a semester to semester basis
- Students are required to maintain the required minimum cGPA of 3.50 per semester in order to continue with the scholarship. Failing which, the scholarship may be discontinued with immediate effect.
- Students who withdraw (academic and non-academic reasons) without completing the programme will be required to repay the amount that has been disbursed for the financial award given.
- Repeat modules will not be covered and continuation of the financial award will be on a case by case basis.
- IMU Scholarship Committee may vary the selection requirements as and when it deems necessary.
