About Kulliyyah of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (UniSHAMS)
Kulliyyah of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (UniSHAMS) is located in Kuala Ketil, Kedah (Malaysia). The institution offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme in English with a stated duration of 5 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban. The reported intake months are September.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-compliant (Under India’s FMGL 2021 Rules, a candidate must complete a 54+ month MBBS course and a continuous 12-month integrated clinical internship at the same awarding foreign institution.
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-compliant (Under India’s FMGL 2021 Rules, a candidate must complete a 54+ month MBBS course and a continuous 12-month integrated clinical internship at the same awarding foreign institution.
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$15,000
Total Course Fees$75,000
Hostel Fees / Year$600 - $800
Living Cost / Month$300 - $400
Other Charges$1,500 (Visa/EMGS/Admin)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNo (Interview/Academic screening instead)
Minimum Marks Required50% in PCB (12th Std) or equivalent CGPA criteria
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years (By December 31 of admission year)
Application DeadlineJuly / August
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 (Interview/Academic screening instead)
- Minimum Marks Required: 50% in PCB (12th Std) or equivalent CGPA criteria
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (By December 31 of admission year)
- Degree Offered: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Intake Month: September
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats-
Student–Faculty Ratio~1:10
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity2,500+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 4+
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 2,500+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 2 Years (Housemanship in Malaysia for locals; explicitly external for foreigners)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (for local practice/Housemanship)
- 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 Rate95%
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 (Arabic/Malay basic exposure courses)