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Best Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Malaysia 2026

Top universities for medicine and health sciences in Malaysia include Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya). BrightKey has evaluated 2 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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Visa & post-study work

Student pass sponsored by the university; post-study work via employer sponsorship; Malaysia actively courts international students

Application system

Largely English-medium; admits via IB/A-Level/AP, Malaysian STPM/matriculation, and the university's own routes

International tuition

Public universities (Universiti Malaya) charge low international tuition (~USD 3,200–7,500/year, clinical higher); heavily subsidised for Malaysians

More on the full Malaysia country guide →

2 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Penang, Malaysia · Founded 1969 · 12% intl

BBB

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Pharmacy (School of Pharmaceutical Sciences) — Malaysia's first pharmaceutical sciences school and one of USM's signature strengths, with strong national standing in pharmacy education and research.
  • Medicine (Health Campus, Kubang Kerian) — A full medical and health-sciences faculty on the dedicated Kelantan health campus, with a teaching hospital and broad clinical training.
  • Advanced Medical & Dental Institute (AMDI, Kepala Batas) — A specialised postgraduate and research institute in advanced medical and dental sciences, including regenerative and translational research.
Full profile →All programs →Cost & aid →
Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Founded 1949 · 18% intl

ABB

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Medicine (Faculty of Medicine) — Malaysia's oldest medical school, tracing to the 1905 King Edward VII College of Medicine; the university's flagship professional school and a national leader in clinical training and research.
  • Dentistry — Malaysia's oldest and most established dental school, with a full teaching hospital and strong national reputation.
Full profile →All programs →Cost & aid →

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UCASThe IB core: TOK, the Extended Essay, and CASAP (Advanced Placement)

Other disciplines in Malaysia

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