A Premier Private Healthcare University

SETARA 2022

Highest accolade by MoHE for the third consecutive year

5 STARS

QS Rating System

42

Partner Universities Worldwide

244

Industry partners

420

Research papers published (2024)

44%

Research publications in Tier 1 and Tier 2 journals (2023)

4,201

Students (2024)

7,233

Transfers to Partner Universities in UK, US, NZ, Australia, Ireland, Canada, and China

16,284

Alumni worldwide

Message From Our Vice-Chancellor

Welcome to IMU, where possibilities are limitless, and education knows no bounds.

Our journey of evolution started in 1992, when Malaysia’s first global medical partnership programme was founded, reshaping Malaysia’s medical education landscape. This groundbreaking initiative gave Malaysian students the opportunity to begin their journey locally before venturing to one of five renowned Partner Medical Schools (PMS) across the globe. Since then, IMU has transcended its initial roots, establishing partnerships with over 35 esteemed universities worldwide—from Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom to the United States of America.

Today, we continue to push boundaries and go beyond the traditional confines of healthcare. At IMU, we believe that healthcare encompasses a broader spectrum of compassion, personalised care, and community well-being. Guided by the One Health vision, we embark on a paradigm shift, integrating human, animal, and environmental health into a unified approach.

With this progressive outlook, IMU is boldly expanding its repertoire of medical and health science programmes with non-science programmes, to encompass the dynamic intersections of human, animal, and environmental health.

Our new vision for the future underscores our dedication to transcend boundaries, inspire new possibilities, and empower the next generation of global leaders. We are here to elevate passion through the power of education, and help every dream become a reality.

Academician Professor Emerita Datuk Dr Asma Ismail

Vice-Chancellor & CEO

PJN, DPMP, DSDK, PSK, SMP, BCN

Welcome to IMU, where possibilities are limitless, and education knows no bounds.

Our journey of evolution started in 1992, when Malaysia’s first global medical partnership programme was founded, reshaping Malaysia’s medical education landscape. This groundbreaking initiative gave Malaysian students the opportunity to begin their journey locally before venturing to one of five renowned Partner Medical Schools (PMS) across the globe. Since then, IMU has transcended its initial roots, establishing partnerships with over 35 esteemed universities worldwide—from Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom to the United States of America.

Today, we continue to push boundaries and go beyond the traditional confines of healthcare. At IMU, we believe that healthcare encompasses a broader spectrum of compassion, personalised care, and community well-being. Guided by the One Health vision, we embark on a paradigm shift, integrating human, animal, and environmental health into a unified approach.

With this progressive outlook, IMU is boldly expanding its repertoire of medical and health science programmes with non-science programmes, to encompass the dynamic intersections of human, animal, and environmental health.

Our new vision for the future underscores our dedication to transcend boundaries, inspire new possibilities, and empower the next generation of global leaders. We are here to elevate passion through the power of education, and help every dream become a reality.

Our Vision and Mission

At IMU, our passion for healthcare education drives everything we do. Read about our vision and mission to learn more about our values and the impact we aim to achieve.

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Our History

1990


30 years ago, it was clear that Malaysia was facing a serious shortage of doctors.

1990 saw an acute shortage of doctors in Malaysia. Local universities were not producing enough practitioners. Studying medicine abroad was costly and beyond the means of many eligible students. Dr Kamal Salih, a visionary, and Dr Mei Ling Young, a social scientist with a strong interest in development, had a brilliant solution – if Malaysian students could not go out to get the medical training they qualified for, it would be brought to them.

Our Milestones

Take a look back at our achievements and accomplishments that have paved the way for IMU’s continued success. From groundbreaking research to community impact, our milestones reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare.

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Our Awards and Recognitions

SETARA-2022

6 Stars Rating (Highly Competitive), Mature University category

SETARA-2019

6 Stars Rating (Highly Competitive), Mature University category

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SETARA-2017

6 Stars Rating (Outstanding), Mature University category

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Royal Society of Chemistry, UK Accreditation

For BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry since 2014 and MSc in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MAPC) since 2019

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Institute of Biomedical Science Accreditation

For the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Full-time Programme Since 2017

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International Accreditation for Education Programs for Dietitian-Nutritionists 2018

For IMU’s BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition programme

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Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2020

5 Stars Rating

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Malaysian Qualification Agency’s Self-Accreditation Status

Since 2017

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2013 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship

1st Prize

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AMEE Aspire for Excellence Award 2013

For Student Engagement

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APUCEN Inaugural International Youth Volunteer Award 2017 (Entrepreneurship Category)

Special Award

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The 10th Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards 2018

Bronze CSR Leadership Award

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2019 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship

2nd Place

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Our Annual Reports

Gain insights into our strategic initiatives, financial performance, and commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement.

Sustainability at IMU

IMU is dedicated to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Explore our sustainability page to learn about our efforts to create a more sustainable campus and a healthier world.

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