International Medical University (IMU)

International Medical University (IMU)

The International Medical University (IMU) traces its origins back to 1992 when it was established as the International Medical College (IMC), Malaysia's pioneer private medical college. Transitioning to a university in 1999, IMU has maintained the fundamental principles of the original IMC vision. This vision is centered on broadening access to professional healthcare education and employing innovative, integrated, and student-centric approaches to deliver education.

IMU's commitment to this vision necessitated the establishment of strong partnerships with reputable medical schools sharing similar educational philosophies. The university's progressive, systems-based, integrated medical curriculum garnered interest from partner universities in Australasia, North America, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. This collaboration extends to pharmacy and health sciences programs at prestigious institutions in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China.

Since 1999, IMU has focused on developing clinical schools and expanding its own honours degree courses in Pharmacy and Nursing. Research has become a core activity, accompanied by the introduction of postgraduate research-oriented Masters and PhD programs. The university's growth has been supported by substantial investments in infrastructure development, faculty recruitment, and the introduction of innovative degree courses such as Dentistry, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Biotechnology, Psychology, Biomedical Science, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

IMU continues to pioneer new programs, including Chiropractic, the first of its kind in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, and the Chinese Medicine program, blending medical education and scientific research in both Eastern and Western medicine. Currently, IMU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, reflecting its commitment to progressiveness, innovation, and excellence in education delivery and assessment.

International Medical University (IMU) Contact Information

Category Address Contact
Medical Education No. 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19
Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+6 03 8656 7228



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