About Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is located in Kajang (Cheras / Sungai Long), Selangor (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 City Campus. The reported intake months are May and October.
- 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$13,655
Total Course Fees$68,275
Hostel Fees / Year$900 - $1,500
Living Cost / Month$300 - $500
Other Charges$1,500 - $2,000 (registration & administrative charges)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNone (Selection based on A-Levels/IB & Interview evaluation)
Minimum Marks RequiredA-Levels: Minimum BBB in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years (By Dec 31 of admission year)
Application DeadlineMarch to April (For May intake), August to September (For October intake)
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 based on A-Levels/IB & Interview evaluation)
- Minimum Marks Required: A-Levels: Minimum BBB in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (By Dec 31 of admission year)
- Degree Offered: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Intake Month: May and October
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats-
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
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 3
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 350 Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Years (Internship/Housemanship closed to non-citizens)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (For local practice, restricted to nationals)
- 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 Rate96%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Yes
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Conversational Malay/Bahasa Melayu integrated into Years 1 & 2)