About International Islamic University Malaysia (Kulliyyah of Medicine)
International Islamic University Malaysia (Kulliyyah of Medicine) is located in Kuantan, Pahang (Malaysia). The institution offers the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) programme in English with a stated duration of 5 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban. The reported intake months are October.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-compliant (FMG Regulations 2021 mandate a continuous 54-month course + 12-month integrated internship in the same institution; IIUM MBBS is 60 months but the mandatory 2-year housemanship is performed post-graduation via public healthcare recruitment, which is legally restricted for international student visa holders in Malaysia)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-compliant (FMG Regulations 2021 mandate a continuous 54-month course + 12-month integrated internship in the same institution; IIUM MBBS is 60 months but the mandatory 2-year housemanship is performed post-graduation via public healthcare recruitment, which is legally restricted for international student visa holders in Malaysia)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$17,500
Total Course Fees$87,250
Hostel Fees / Year$1,500 - $2,000
Living Cost / Month$300 - $400
Other Charges$1,200 (Includes visa processing, placement admin, and SST/service tax elements)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNo (Direct evaluation + Mandatory Interview)
Minimum Marks RequiredHigh school equivalent CGPA of 3.50+ or minimum 80% aggregate in 12th Grade sciences
Minimum Age RequirementMust not exceed 21 years old at the time of official offer
Application DeadlineJuly - October
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: No (Direct evaluation + Mandatory Interview)
- Minimum Marks Required: High school equivalent CGPA of 3.50+ or minimum 80% aggregate in 12th Grade sciences
- Minimum Age Requirement: Must not exceed 21 years old at the time of official offer
- Degree Offered: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- Intake Month: October
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats150
Student–Faculty Ratio~6:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity350+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Phase 2)
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 3+
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 350+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 1-2 Years (Post-graduation Housemanship)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (MQE examination required for non-citizen practitioners)
- Internship Valid in India: No (As local internship is unavailable to international students)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYes
FMGE Pass Rate-
Internship Valid in IndiaNo (As local internship is unavailable to international students)
Graduate Success Rate98%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Conversational Malay instructions for clinical year histories)