MAHSA University
MAHSA University is a private university whose main campus is at Bandar Saujana Putra, Jenjarom, Selangor. It is known for health sciences and offers a 5-year MBBS taught in English.
Indicative tuition is about MYR 75,000–85,000 per year (about Rs 17.5–19.9 lakh).
Medical degrees in Malaysia are taught in English and usually last 5 years, accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
- Phase I – pre-clinical (years 1–2): systems-based teaching of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology, with early clinical skills and community visits
- Phase II – clinical (years 3–5): postings in Malaysian hospitals in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Family & Community Medicine and more
- Final year: student internship / elective and professional examinations
Some universities award a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a combined Bachelor of Medical Science + MD; the content is equivalent to an MBBS.
| Programme | MBBS |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition | about MYR 75,000 – 85,000 per year |
| Course duration | 5 years |
| Estimated total tuition | approx. MYR 375,000 – 425,000 |
| Approx. in INR | Rs 17.5–19.9 lakh per year |
| Hostel | Not included |
| Fee source | Indicative – XEAL Malaysia fee sheet (MYR 1 = Rs 23.4, USD 1 = Rs 95.2) |
Fees for the 2026-27 intake as listed by XEAL Education Works (Malaysia MBBS fee sheet 2026). Tuition only: hostel, food, insurance, visa, medical check-up, translation, registration and travel are extra unless stated. Fees can change each session; confirm the final amount from the university's official offer letter / fee contract before making any payment.
- NEET-UG: Indian students must qualify NEET-UG. The result is accepted for MBBS abroad for three years.
- Class 12 marks: high marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are needed. Malaysia applies a national minimum entry standard for medicine (around an 85% average in PCB/PCM for Indian Class 12), and some universities ask for more.
- English: IELTS (usually 6.0 or higher) or an equivalent test may be required.
- Selection: application to the university, often with an interview.
- Documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, NEET scorecard, passport, photographs; the university arranges the student pass through EMGS.
Before paying, ask for in writing:
- Official offer/admission letter and itemised fee contract (tuition, hostel, insurance, registration, refund policy)
- Medium of instruction certificate covering all years, including clinical postings and internship
- WDOMS (World Directory of Medical Schools) listing
- Internship / clinical rotation details: NMC FMGL Regulations 2021 need at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship at the same foreign institution, in English, with the right to register/practise in that country
- Internship in Malaysia: NMC requires the 12-month internship in the same country and institution. Housemanship places in Malaysia are generally for Malaysian citizens, so confirm in writing how an Indian student will complete the internship before admission.
- Which campus or country each phase is taught in (some programmes include study outside Malaysia)