About Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Faculty of Medicine
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Faculty of Medicine is located in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu (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 Medical Campus. The reported intake months are September.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-Compliant (Per the official Taylor's 2026 Offer Guide, international students cannot complete local housemanship/registration due to Malaysian Medical Council restrictions, directly violating NMC CRFM 2021)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-Compliant (Per the official Taylor's 2026 Offer Guide, international students cannot complete local housemanship/registration due to Malaysian Medical Council restrictions, directly violating NMC CRFM 2021)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$18,392
Total Course Fees$91,961
Hostel Fees / Year$450 - $900
Living Cost / Month$300 - $400
Other Charges$1,120 - $1,800 USD (One-time registration & visa processing)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNone (Selection via academic evaluation & Interview)
Minimum Marks RequiredCGPA 3.60 at GCE A-Level or equivalent with B+ in Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Maths
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years (By Dec 31 of admission year)
Application DeadlineJune to July annually
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: None (Selection via academic evaluation & Interview)
- Minimum Marks Required: CGPA 3.60 at GCE A-Level or equivalent with B+ in Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Maths
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (By Dec 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~6:1 to 8:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity1,000+ 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: 2
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 1,000+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Years (Internship/Housemanship restricted to Malaysian citizens)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (For practicing locally, restricted to citizens)
- 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 (Basic Malay/Bahasa Melayu training is mandatory for clinical years)