Many international students seek to study at Newcastle University in Malaysia, which mainly focuses on offering programs in the medical and bioscience fields at the same level of education and internationally recognized degree as the University of Newcastle UK. Here are all the details about the university, tuition fees, and how to apply.

About Newcastle University

• The University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom is one of the most leading universities that provides high-quality education and internationally accredited certificates in various specializations. 

• Newcastle University is part of the Russell Group, and is in the top 20 universities in the UK for research and student experience. It is the first British university to establish a medical and biomedical branch campus in Malaysia.

• Newcastle University established an international branch in Johor, Malaysia in 2009, which offers undergraduate degrees in Medicine (MBBS) and Biomedical Sciences (BSc). In addition, the foundation and postgraduate study opportunities are identical to those offered in the United Kingdom, and the student obtains the same grades, but at a lower cost.

• Newcastle Malaysia began teaching the MBBS degree program in 2009 and offers opportunities for study periods in the UK, and a BA (Hons) degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2013. It also launched the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Foundation in 2016.

• Newcastle University owns NUMed Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-registered company responsible for operating the Johor campus.

Quality at Newcastle University Malaysia

The Quality Assurance for Basic Medical Education (QABME) framework contributes to safeguarding standards at the Faculty of Medicine at Newcastle University Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia), and is applied in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

University of Newcastle Malaysia School of Medicine follows the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Code of Practice and is aligned with their standards. The most recent QAA review in 2016 therefore praised the University's implementation of academic standards and quality of learning, giving it the highest available 'Judgment of Trust' rating. The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency oversee the quality governance of the university's medical programme, and NUMed Malaysia is fully recognized by both the General Medical Council and the MMC.

Global rankings of Newcastle University

The University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom has the following global rankings: 

• 129th in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

• Ranked 157 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

• Ranked 30 in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

• 26th place in the comprehensive university guide 2025.

• 63rd in The Guardian University Guide 2025.

• 36th place in the People & Planet University League 2023

• Top 20 UK universities for sustainability (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)

• Awarded 5 QS Plus stars for overall excellence for 2024

Also read: General information about studying in Malaysia

foundation studies of Newcastle University

• NUMed Malaysia offers Medical and Biomedical Sciences programs equivalent to those at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery programs provide opportunities to study in the United Kingdom, and the student is awarded degrees by the University of Newcastle, United Kingdom.

• University Newcastle Malaysia offers only one MBBS and MBBS degree course in September every year, and the course consists of 3 semesters.

• The Foundation Course in Biological and Biomedical Sciences is a pre-university course for students intending to study medicine, biomedical or biological sciences at undergraduate level at NUMed, in Newcastle, UK, depending on the final grades achieved.

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

• The course takes five years full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at University Newcastle Malaysia.

Year 1 and 2

• Includes case-based learning, early clinical experience, and study of topics related to each case. 

• The student studies a combination of lectures, seminars, clinical skills, simulation sessions, anatomy and clinical reasoning sessions.

Years 3 to 5

• The student gains  clinical experience through placements in government hospitals and community clinics across the state of Johor.

• The third year includes the basics of clinical practice, followed by study for careers in medicine, surgery and acute care, 

• And further clinical placements in mental health, reproductive health, primary care, clinical decision making.

• During the fourth year, the student gains advanced clinical experience by participating in clinical clerkships in medical and surgical specialties, primary care, acute and critical care, clinical decision making, and the study of all clinical sciences with a special emphasis on investigative medicine.

• In the fifth year, the student continues clinical rotations in mental health, child and youth health, women's health, and primary care, with an emphasis on medical regulations, advanced communication skills, prescribing, and management under stress.

How to Apply to Newcastle University?

NUMed Malaysia conducts one admission cycle annually in September for the undergraduate program, and two admission cycles in May and September for the foundation program through the following steps:

• Choose the program you wish to apply to.

•  Meet the admission requirements for your chosen program and the English language requirements

• Check the admission date and fee details for your chosen program.

• Fill out the application form online with required documents.

• The admissions team processes the application, and a decision is made within three working days.

The required documents to apply Newcastle University

• Certified copy of official academic records.

• A certified true copy of the results.

• A copy of the passport. 

• Personal statement.

• A letter of reference from a school or college 

• Other supporting documents for the application (if applicable).

Costs of study at Newcastle University

The annual tuition fee includes the cost of registration, 

Teaching, library access, examination, and graduation.

Student Accommodation of Newcastle University 

• The University of Newcastle Malaysia campus is located in Iskandar Puteri, near the city of Johor Bahru 

• Part of EduCity in Iskandar.

• NUMed Malaysia has its own shuttle bus, to take students to the shopping mall or even to Singapore.

• University of Newcastle Malaysia has its own managed student accommodation, which is located five minutes from campus, and there are many facilities nearby. Includes restaurants, shopping malls, and entertainment outlets.

• Student housing consists of single or shared rooms.

• Rent includes utilities, including electricity, water, and Internet service.

• The university also provides high-quality self-catering apartments, consisting of shared rooms for 4 to 6 students with 24-hour safety and security services.

Conclusion

The University of Newcastle Malaysia is one of the branches of the University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom. It is a distinguished destination for students who wish to study medicine and biosciences to obtain a bachelor’s degree or postgraduate studies. If you are really interested, contact the university admissions office for details.

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