When You Arrive
A beautiful place to both study and socialise, just minutes away from the heart of the city.
Traveling To Your Accommodation
Upon the arrival to Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru, our friendly arrivals team holding welcome signs will greet you at the terminal. You will be porter by a bus or taxi to take you free of charge to your accommodation in EcoNest apartment or Educity Village.
If you decide to travel by road from KLIA to Johor Bahru on your own, you will have to make your way to your accommodation.
Social Events
Welcoming events
A welcoming event is a planned occasion designed to greet and introduce new students, whether they’re local or international to NUMed community. The primary goal of such events is to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages interaction among attendees. These events typically include introductions, speeches by NUMed board of directors, ice-breaking activities, and sometimes tours or presentations that provide insights about NUMed and its surrounding.
Orientation day by Student Association (SA)
This annual event aims to introduce the upcoming batch of Stage 1 students from MBBS, BMS and Foundation programme to their university life. This event will serve as one of the platforms for freshmen to build relationships and network with new peers as well as providing an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the new environment.
List of the activity conducted during the Orientation Day are:
- Ice-Breaking session
- Teambuilding
- Treasure Hunt
- Games and quizzes
Life at Johor Bahru
The city
About Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri is the largest urban integrated development in Southeast Asia, comprising 24,000 acres of signature catalytic developments aligned with identified sectors and industries in the 10th Malaysia Plan. Formerly known as Nusajaya, it was launched in 2007 as one of five flagship zones of Iskandar Malaysia — the country’s foremost emerging economic zone.
About Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru, the capital city of the state of Johor in Malaysia, is a vibrant metropolis teeming with cultural diversity and modern conveniences. Situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, it shares borders with Singapore, making it a strategic hub for trade and tourism.
For more interesting places in Johor Bahru, you can view Johor Travel Guide .
Languages, Races and Religion
Malay is the national language of Malaysia. Majority of the people are multilingual speakers which they may also be fluent in English, Chinese and Tamil language. Malaysia is renowned for its cultural diversity, with a population consisting of various ethnic groups. Malay, Chinese, and Indian are the three largest ethnic groups in Malaysia.
Johor reflects Malaysia's multicultural and multi-religious society, with different religious traditions coexisting and contributing to the state's cultural landscape. Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, but other religions can also be practised safely and peacefully in any part of the Federation.
Transportation
Transportation
Public transportation and e-hailing services constitute the primary modes of transportation for navigating Iskandar Puteri and Johor Bahru.
e-hailing
In Johor Bahru, one of the most prominent e-hailing services is Grab. Simply download the Grab Apps from your App Store or on Google Play.
Bus
Bas Muafakat Johor (BMJ)
Bus Muafakat Johor is a free bus service funded by the Johor State Government and Local Authorities as one of the initiatives to reduce people’s burden as well as provide convenient and effective public transport network throughout the state. To use this BMJ service, users will need to register and obtain the
Muafakat Johor Card with only RM30 per year for International Student.
Visit here for more info: https://paj.com.my/bas-muafakat-johor/
Registration: https://paj.com.my/bas-muafakat-johor-counter-registration/
Route and Schedules: https://paj.com.my/bmj-route-schedules-mbip/
Train
Train to Johor Bahru is also popular because of its proximity to Singapore. There are daily KTM shuttle trains to Singapore that departs frequently from JB Sentral. The ride takes just five minutes, and the train fare costs SGD5 from Woodlands and RM5 from JB Sentral respectively.
KTM Intercity services connecting Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). Services operate along the East Coast Line between Tumpat and Gemas and on towards JB Sentral on the West Coast Line.
For more information and ticketing: https://www.ktmb.com.my/
Accommodation
We can guarantee accommodation to all international students for one year, subject to certain conditions.
Find out about our secure and reasonably priced accommodation.
Support
We provide a range of services to ensure that you can reach your full potential. Our student support team at NUMed Malaysia play a key role in this and are here to help and advise you.
Your personal tutor will support you throughout your time at NUMed Malaysia. They can offer practical guidance on both academic and non-academic issues. You can also seek support from a student mentor – a fellow student on your course who has been trained to support incoming students.
Health and Wellbeing Support
The health and wellbeing of our students is our highest priorities. We recognise that students physical, mental, and emotional health are critical to their overall success. We are committed to creating an environment that supports and promotes these aspects of wellbeing.
Learn more about our health and wellbeing support here: Health and Wellbeing Support
Career Support
Our career support offers an opportunity to foster essential skills that are crucial for your professional growth and advancement. Through a variety of resources such as mentoring, training programs, workshops, and career counselling, individuals can gain insights and develop competencies that enhance their career prospects.
Learn more about our career support here: Career Support
Language Support
For many of our students, English is not their first language, which may cause some anxiety about studying in English. Rest assured; we provide English language support through various activities designed to enhance your communication skills throughout your time at NUMed. Additionally, we offer Bahasa Malaysia language support to help students prepare for clinical placements.
Learn more about our language support in here: Language Support
Facilities and IT Support
We ensure that our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive IT support. Our campus is equipped with modern teaching and learning amenities, including a library and laboratories, all designed to provide an optimal learning environment.
Learn more about our library services and facilities here: NUMed Library
Learn more about our IT services here: IT Service (NUIT)
If you need assistance with any aspect of your student journey, please submit your queries using the Online Student Support Form. We will help you and direct you to the appropriate support service.