INTI International University
英迪国际大学
A private Malaysian university in Putra Nilai that pairs its own degrees with 3+0 routes to UK, US and Australian partner degrees.
- Tuition
- MYR 24,962
- From · 2026-27
- Founded
- 1986
- QS World Ranking
- #406
- 2027 edition
- Campus
- Suburban
- 82 acres (about 33 ha)
About INTI IU
INTI began in 1986 as a college in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, with 37 students. It moved to its 82-acre campus in Putra Nilai in 1998, became INTI University College in 2006 and was upgraded to INTI International University in 2010, when it gained the right to award its own degrees. It is part of INTI International University & Colleges, a network of four Malaysian campuses (Nilai, Subang, Penang and Sabah) owned since 2020 by Hope Education Group. The university says more than 95,000 students have studied at INTI over 40 years.
The Nilai campus is the flagship and the residential one. Teaching is organised into faculties of Business and Communications; Data Science and Information Technology; Engineering and Quantity Surveying; Health and Life Sciences; and Education and Liberal Arts, plus a School of Music run with China Record and a School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Besides its own degrees, INTI offers 3+0 and 4+0 programmes taught in Malaysia in collaboration with partners such as Coventry, Hertfordshire, Sheffield Hallam, Swinburne and Southern New Hampshire University.
Admission is based on meeting published minimum entry requirements rather than competitive ranking, and fees for Malaysian and international students are the same, apart from a 6% service tax for internationals. INTI suits students who want an affordable, practically oriented degree near Kuala Lumpur, with employer projects built into the curriculum and a straightforward path in from foundation or diploma study.
Why students choose INTI IU
The university has climbed in QS every year since its 2024 debut, from #556 to joint 406th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Three-year degrees such as the Bachelor of Business (Hons) Business Administration cost about RM 83,449 in total, roughly RM 27,800 a year, and international students pay the same published fee plus 6% service tax.
Several intakes a year (for example January, May and August for Computer Science and Civil Engineering) mean you do not have to wait for a single autumn start.
Employer projects, on-campus recruitment, the Career Preparation Workshop and an industry advisory board are built into how programmes are designed and taught.
Admissions
2027 intakes (January, May/June/July and August intakes depending on programme)
Selectivity
INTI does not publish an acceptance rate. Admission is by meeting each programme's published minimum entry requirements (for example two A-level passes at grade D for Biotechnology, or an IB score of 26 for Civil Engineering).
Typical entry requirements
| A-levels | Programme-specific minimums: two passes at grade D for Biotechnology and Computer Science (with maths/science credits at SPM or O-level); minimum grade C in Mathematics and one science for Civil Engineering; grade D in two of Biology/Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry for Physiotherapy |
|---|---|
| IB Diploma | Minimum 26 of 42 points with passes in Mathematics and one natural science for Civil Engineering; other programmes accept IB as an equivalent qualification |
| Australian Year 12 / SACE / NSW HSC | ATAR 55 (Computer Science, Physiotherapy), 60 (Civil Engineering) or 70 (Biotechnology), with required subjects |
| UEC (Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate) | Five B grades including Mathematics and a science subject for most science, computing and engineering degrees |
| Other national school-leaving certificates | INTI lists accepted 12-year school certificates country by country (for example India's 10+2, Indonesia's SMA III, Saudi Arabia's General Secondary School Certificate) on its international entry requirements page |
| English language | IELTS 5.5 Physiotherapy lists IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or equivalent for international students; requirements vary by programme. Students without the required score can take INTI's Intensive English Programme first. |
Deadlines
- January 2027 intake Non-bindingRolling; apply by about October-November 2026
INTI asks international applicants to apply at least 2 to 3 months before the intake date so the visa can be processed.
- May/June/July 2027 intake Non-bindingRolling; apply 2 to 3 months before the intake
Mid-year intake month depends on programme (May for Business, Computer Science and Civil Engineering; June for Biotechnology; July for Physiotherapy).
- August 2027 intake Non-bindingRolling; apply by about May-June 2027
Offered for most degrees at the Nilai campus (not Physiotherapy, which has January and July intakes).
INTI does not publish fixed application deadlines; it admits on a rolling basis for each intake and advises international students to apply 2 to 3 months ahead. Intake months are taken from programme pages and may change.
How to apply
Apply directly to INTI (online or through an INTI representative) at least 2 to 3 months before your intake, with the application form, application fee, passport copies, certified academic transcripts in English, English test results and a pre-arrival medical report. INTI issues an offer letter and applies for your student visa through Education Malaysia Global Services (about 6 to 8 weeks); you then pay the first semester's fees as a prepaid fee to receive the e-Visa Approval Letter.
What admissions looks for
- Completion of a recognised 12-year school certificate or pre-university qualification that meets the programme's published minimum.
- Credits in the right subjects, especially Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and a science for computing, engineering and life-science degrees.
- Adequate English proficiency, shown by IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent, or completion of INTI's English programme.
- Complete, certified documents so the student visa can be processed on time.
Tips for applying to INTI IU
- 1 Check the intake months on your programme page: Physiotherapy only starts in January and July, while Computer Science and Civil Engineering start in January, May and August.
- 2 Apply for the International Education Scholarship at the same time as your application: it is worth up to 45% of first-year tuition but is first-come, first-served.
- 3 Budget for the 6% Sales and Service Tax on international fees and for the prepaid first-semester fee you must pay before the e-Visa Approval Letter is released.
- 4 If you are weighing a UK or Australian degree, compare INTI's own degree with the 3+0 partner route: both are taught in Malaysia but lead to different awards.
Costs & financial aid
2026-27 · figures in MYR
New international students can apply for the INTI International Education Scholarship, worth up to 45% of year-one tuition (not English programmes), awarded first-come, first-served and requiring full passes to keep it. Malaysian students have separate scholarships and can use PTPTN loans.
- Up to 45% of first-year tuition, new international students only
- INTI International Education Scholarship
- RM 330 to RM 1,110 per month, plus RM 1,500 deposit and 6 months' rent in advance
- On-campus room rent, Nilai (2026)
Academics
Academic calendar: Semesters, with multiple intakes a year
B.Sc. (Hons) in Physiotherapy
A four-year degree taught alongside INTI's on-campus Physiotherapy Centre, which treats patients from the community.
Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hons)
Students gain clinical attachment at the campus TCM Treatment Centre, which is open to the public.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
Four-year engineering degree with January, May and August intakes and credit transfer limits set by the Engineering Accreditation Council.
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons)
Final-year specialisation pathways in Medical, Agricultural or Environmental Biotechnology, with electives in AI and management.
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
Three-year degree with majors in business analytics, cloud, mobile, network and security or software development.
3+0 partner degrees
UK, US and Australian degrees taught fully in Malaysia with Coventry, Hertfordshire, Sheffield Hallam, Swinburne and Southern New Hampshire University.
Research
- The BIM Development Centre is described by INTI as the first and only Cubicost training centre in Malaysia under Glodon.
- A Yunus Social Business Centre on campus supports research and teaching on social entrepreneurship.
- The Nilai campus has 33 engineering workshops and six science laboratories for experimentation and research.
Schools & faculties
- Faculty of Business and Communications
- Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology
- Faculty of Engineering and Quantity Surveying
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
- Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts
- School of Music (INTI-China Record Music Academy)
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Student life
The Nilai campus is residential, with 16 halls of residence named after figures such as Gandhi and Heisenberg, and an air-conditioned T-mall on campus with food outlets and a convenience store. Sports facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a sports hall, a soccer field and courts for pickleball, squash, tennis, basketball and futsal. Clubs range from 24 Festive Drums and a Model United Nations society to national student communities for African, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Myanmar and Pakistani students. Rooms are single or twin-share, with common bathrooms on each floor.
- 16 on-campus halls of residence at Nilai, with 24-hour internet and security.
- Olympic-sized swimming pool, sports hall and a campus jogging track.
- A long list of clubs and societies, including INTI Model United Nations, Rotaract, sports clubs such as pickleball and futsal, and cultural and national student communities.
- Study tours and a Semester Abroad Programme at partner universities.
Housing. On-campus halls at Nilai cost RM 330 (twin sharing) to RM 1,110 (superior single, air-conditioned) per month in 2026, with a RM 1,500 deposit and six months' rent payable in advance.
Location
Putra Nilai is a university town in Negeri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur and close to the airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 17 km away and the Sepang F1 circuit about 11 km. Shopping at MesaMall and AEON Nilai is within about 5 km, and Nilai has several other universities, so the area is built around students.
Nearest airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), about 17 km
Notable alumni
- SM Sarah May LowMalaysian beauty queen, singer and dancer; Diploma in Mass Communication from INTI International University
- VW Vivian Wong Shir YeeMember of Parliament for Sandakan since 2019; diploma from INTI College Subang Jaya (INTI group)
Frequently asked questions
What is INTI International University's QS ranking?
INTI is joint 406th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from #509 in QS 2026.
How much does INTI cost for international students?
Published programme fees are the same for Malaysian and international students, for example RM 83,449 for the three-year Business Administration degree (about RM 27,800 a year); international students pay 6% service tax on top.
When are INTI's intakes?
Most degrees at Nilai start in January, May or August; Biotechnology has a June intake and Physiotherapy starts in January and July. Apply 2 to 3 months before the intake.
What IELTS score does INTI require?
Physiotherapy asks international students for IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or equivalent. Requirements vary by programme, and INTI runs an Intensive English Programme for students who need it.
Does INTI offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. The International Education Scholarship covers up to 45% of first-year tuition for new international students and is awarded first-come, first-served.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
- QS World University Rankings 2027 (topuniversities.com)
- INTI: Our History (QS 2024-2026 ranks, 95,000 students)
- INTI: INTI International University (Nilai campus, faculties, facilities, location)
- INTI: How to Apply (international students)
- INTI: International entry requirements
- INTI: International Scholarship
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