

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
- The first and only UK medical education in Malaysia
- Global top 110 university (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- NUMed's medical degree is fully recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC), UK and the Malaysia Medical Council (MMC)
About Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is an international branch campus of Newcastle University UK and a private university in Malaysia. Established in 2011, it is located in Iskandar Putri, Johor as part of EduCity.
NUMed offers undergraduate degrees in medicine (MBBS) and biomedical science, as well as a foundation programme that provides a pathway to both of these degrees. The curriculum and study courses are identical to those provided in the UK and you will obtain an award conferred by Newcastle University, UK. Thus, you will be obtaining a UK qualification with the benefit of paying lower tuition fees.
Newcastle University is one of the top medical schools in the UK and NUMed's MBBS degree is the only medical programme in Malaysia that is recognised by both the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the General Medical Council (GMC), UK.
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) Ranking & Reputation
Newcastle University has a reputation for providing excellence. Newcastle University is ranked #110 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and is one of the top 80 universities in the world for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). In addition, NUMed is rated 4-Stars in the latest SETARA rating.
Why Study at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Accredited Medical Programme
NUMed’s MBBS programme is fully recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and UK’s General Medical Council (GMC) — the only university in Malaysia

Quality Education
NUMed's curriculum is identical to the one provided in the UK and your award will be conferred by Newcastle University, UK

Study in the UK
Opportunities to study in the UK for a period and gain clinical experience from other parts of the world while paying Malaysia campus tuition fees
Campus Location
Newcastle University Malaysia is located in Nusajaya, Johor and is part of EduCity in the Iskandar Development Region. The second crossing bridge to Singapore is just 8km away, and Johor Bahru is also a near neighbour. It is only 1km east of the Gelang Patah interchange on the main Linkedua Expressway.
Nusajaya is one of the biggest developments in the Iskandar Development Region, and will be an integrated city that provides a world class environment for business, living and leisure.
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Courses Offered
The Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is known for its medical and health science programmes. Check out all the programmes offered by NUMed here.
- Foundation in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences
Featured programmes at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Intake
May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM26,780
Malaysia's first and only UK medical education
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences
Intake
Sep
Tuition Fees
RM124,200
Malaysia's first and only UK medical education
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Intake
Sep
Tuition Fees
RM489,250
Malaysia's first and only UK medical education
Scholarships
Here are some of NUMed's scholarships for students interested in their medical and health science programmes.