University profile

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)

Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

About

Why study at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)?

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is a wholly owned branch campus of Newcastle University in the UK, based in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. It teaches medicine (MBBS), biomedical sciences and a science foundation year, all leading to Newcastle University awards. Students follow the same curriculum as in Newcastle and can spend part of the MBBS in the UK.

At a glance

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia) in numbers

1Campus
2009Founded

Where you'll study

Campus locations

EduCity Iskandar Campus

A purpose-built 5.3-hectare campus in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, which opened in 2011 and houses the medical and biomedical teaching facilities.

Visit website

Somewhere to live

Student accommodation at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)

EcoNest Apartment
University-managed self-catering accommodation about 3 km from campus, with study bedrooms of four to six students sharing a kitchen and living room, on-site pool and gym, and a free campus shuttle; indicative fees for each room type are published in the annual NUMed accommodation brochure. · EduCity Iskandar Campus
View details
Nearby private residences (Hako Village, Kolej MDIS, EduCity Village)
Beyond its own managed apartments the campus signposts nearby private student housing that students book independently, including Hako Village around five minutes' walk away, Kolej MDIS and EduCity Village. · EduCity Iskandar Campus
View details

Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.

Funding

Scholarships

Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.

Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) Program Khas Perubatan, Pergigian dan Farmasi - Malaysian public service sponsorship for SPM school leavers, for which NUMed Malaysia is a listed institution
IIB Knowledge Fund (Dana Ilmu IIB) - MYR 5,000 per year bursary for Muslim Malaysian SPM graduates from B40 or asnaf backgrounds resident in Johor, shared across EduCity institutions
Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship - full tuition plus monthly and yearly allowances and a leadership development programme for high-potential Malaysian students

Get to where you want to be with Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia)

One application covers up to five universities, ranked in the order you prefer them.