University recognition and accreditations locally and internationally
- The university holds a 5-star certificate from the Malaysian Ministry of Education as a mark of quality.
- IMU has been rated 6 stars (outstanding) in the SETARA-2018/19 assessment under the Advanced Universities category.
- IMU recently obtained the International Educational Accreditation for Dietitians from the International Dietetic Union.
- IMU's BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences program has recently received prestigious accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), UK.
- The BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and MSc in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MAPC) courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Innovation and Excellence Award in Higher Education.
University ranking globally and locally
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Partnerships or contracts for the university
IMU has partnerships with many international universities, including collaborations with prestigious universities from around the world. IMU spearheaded the concept of transferring credits for the medicine program to a partner university abroad. With 35 well-known universities from Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
University housing details
If you are one of the foreign students, you have the opportunity to obtain university housing provided by the university instead of renting a room or apartment next to the university.
Also, some of the housing options available at SIGI University are:
- Campus housing: The university offers on-campus boarding accommodation, including single and shared rooms with shared facilities such as dining halls and sports facilities.
- Student apartments: In addition to on-campus housing, students can look for external apartments to rent in the surrounding areas, which provide privacy and independence.
- Homestay: Students can sometimes choose to stay with local families, which provides an opportunity to better understand Malaysian culture and improve language skills.
- Furnished apartments: Furnished apartments are available for rent that provide comfort and security for students.
University housing is provided through the GoAdvice team for students who have registered through us via the link from here
Conditions for studying at the university
| Admission requirements to IMU Malaysia | |
| For bachelor's degree applicants | Possess a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 or 62% out of 100%. Stage A or Stage O certificate with a grade of 2 out of 4 or 50% out of 100% minimum. |
| For applicants to master's degrees | Possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. Note: Students with a BIM GPA of 2.5 to 2.7 may have a chance of taking admission if they have previous work experience. |
| For PhD applicants | Possess a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. |
Required language requirements
- Preparatory year: Bachelor’s diploma from 6.5 to 7 IELTS or its equivalent, depending on the specialization
- Master's and PhD, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Semester start date and deadline for submitting papers
Classes at IMU start at different times of the year and this year classes start at:
February 2024 – October 2024
note If you send the required documents after the last day of registration, the admission we grant you will be for the next semester
