📖Al-Madinah International University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A blended, online-friendly Malaysian university built around Islamic Studies, Education and Business.

About MEDIU

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) is based in Shah Alam with a strong online and blended delivery model, making it distinctive among Malaysian private universities. Its clearest strength is Islamic Studies, taught within Malaysia's Islamic and common-law academic context, alongside Education, Business and Information Technology. Because delivery is flexible rather than fully residential, families should confirm on-campus attendance requirements and student-pass eligibility for the specific course before applying. International tuition typically runs RM20,000–RM50,000+ a year, at the more affordable end of Malaysia's private-university range.

Why students choose it

  • A distinctive Islamic Studies programme taught within Malaysia's own Islamic and legal academic tradition
  • Flexible, blended and online-friendly delivery that can suit students combining study with other commitments
  • Lower tuition than many Kuala Lumpur campuses, useful for cost-conscious families

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 26

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

<RM15,000/yr

low tier for Malaysia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

mixed campus, Kuala Lumpur

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or MEDIU's financial aid office.

Malaysian government scholarships are almost entirely restricted to Malaysian citizens. For international students, the main route is university-level merit scholarships or fee rebates, especially common at private and branch-campus universities.

  • University merit scholarships / fee rebates: Offered by private and branch-campus universities (e.g. Taylor's, Sunway, Monash Malaysia, Nottingham Malaysia) — typically a percentage tuition rebate for strong IGCSE/A-Level results, often applied automatically or via a simple form.

Public university (UM, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM) scholarship access for international students is much more limited than at private/branch-campus universities — check directly before assuming availability.

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Popular courses

Islamic Studies

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Education

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Information Technology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics recommended

Durations are typical for Malaysia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
February, September
Typical deadline
Rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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MEDIU FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to MEDIU as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into MEDIU?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, MEDIU expects around BBB at A Level or 26 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for MEDIU's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on MEDIU's own admissions page before applying.

How much does MEDIU cost for international students?

International tuition at MEDIU typically falls in the range (low tier for Malaysia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not MEDIU's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for MEDIU?

MEDIU follows Malaysia's typical intake calendar: February, September, with applications generally due rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on MEDIU's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for MEDIU?

Malaysia universities, including MEDIU, typically ask international applicants for 6.0 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is MEDIU known for?

A blended, online-friendly Malaysian university built around Islamic Studies, Education and Business. Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) is based in Shah Alam with a strong online and blended delivery model, making it distinctive among Malaysian private universities. Its clearest strength is Islamic Studies, taught within Malaysia's Islamic and common-law academic context, alongside Education, Business and Information Technology. Because delivery is flexible rather than fully residential, families should confirm on-campus attendance requirements and student-pass eligibility for the specific course before applying. International tuition typically runs RM20,000–RM50,000+ a year, at the more affordable end of Malaysia's private-university range.

Can I apply to MEDIU with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — MEDIU accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Malaysia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against MEDIU and every other Malaysia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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