
Newcastle University Malaysia (NUM)
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
- QS Ranking 2025 (parent university): 129 globally
- Medicine and biomedical sciences only

About Newcastle University Malaysia (NUM)
NUM does one thing only, medicine and biomedical sciences, on a UK curriculum (QS 129 for the parent university), with a clear, itemized fee structure. A tight, specialized option if medicine in Johor near Singapore appeals.
- The first UK university to establish a fully-owned international branch campus for medicine
- Identical programs and qualifications to Newcastle University, UK
- A tight, specialized focus on medicine and biomedical sciences only
- Located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, close to Singapore
Programs & Annual Fees
Foundation1 Programs
1 year duration • Pathway program before your bachelor's degree
- Foundation in Biological and Biomedical SciencesFoundation 1 yearRM 33,790/yrView Details
Bachelor2 Programs
2–5 years duration • Full undergraduate degree
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryBachelor 5 yearsRM 126,500/yrView Details
- BSc (Honours) Biomedical SciencesBachelor 2 yearsRM 52,900/yrView Details
Why Choose Newcastle University Malaysia (NUM)?
A UK First
The first UK university to establish a fully-owned international branch campus for medicine.
Identical UK Curriculum
The same programs and qualifications as Newcastle University in the UK.
Focused on Medicine
A tight, specialized focus on medicine and biomedical sciences, not a scattered offering.
Established Since 2011
Over a decade training doctors on a UK medical curriculum in Johor.
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