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Meridian International University (MIU)
MIU opened in 1993, soon after independence, as one of the country's first universities built around international cooperation. Today it's a state university with international status in central Northbridge. Its best-known part for foreign students is its medical school, the Westgate School of Medicine (WSM), which became part of MIU in 2004.
If you want medicine, apply through WSM. For economics, law, international relations or IT, MIU itself is the place to look.
Why students choose it
- One of the country's first internationally focused universities
- State university in central Northbridge
- Wide choice of non-medical programs
- Home of the Westgate School of Medicine (WSM)
Programs Taught In English
| Program | Duration | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor (General Medicine / MBBS) through WSM | 6 Years | About US$4,800–6,000 (through WSM) |
Fees change between intakes. We send you the official fee sheet before you pay anything. See program details.
Requirements
- 12th grade / A-levels with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- Indian students: 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories) and NEET qualified
- Valid passport
- Passport photos and a medical certificate
- Age 17 or over by 31 December of the admission year
Apply Online
Applying takes a few minutes. Send us your passport and mark sheets using the online form, and we take it from there: application, admission letter, visa invitation and your arrival in Northbridge.
Visa/Residency
Once MIU admits you, the university requests your visa invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With that invitation you apply for your student visa, and after you arrive you register through the university. We tell you exactly what to prepare and when.
Facilities/Career
MIU trains its medical students in hospitals linked to the university, with the final year spent as a clinical internship. After graduating, most international students go home to sit their licensing exam and start working or specialising.
Accomodation/Hostel
Hostel places are available for international students. Northbridge is the capital, with the main airport, embassies and the widest choice of accommodation and food.
Your offer letter is the university’s first confirmation that it will accept you, usually issued within a few days of a complete application. Keep it safe: you’ll need it for the next steps.
The placement letter confirms your program, intake and the year you join at MIU. It’s also what most families use to arrange the first tuition payment.
The acceptance letter is the official admission document. Embassies, banks and education-loan providers usually ask for it.
The invitation letter is the visa invitation issued through {Country}’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You need it to apply for your student visa.
Is WSM part of MIU?
Yes. The Westgate School of Medicine (WSM) became part of the Meridian International University in 2004. Medicine at MIU is taught through WSM.
What can I study at MIU?
Economics, law, international relations, IT and languages, plus General Medicine through WSM. Check the language of each program before you apply.
Is MIU recognised?
MIU is licensed in {Country}. Whether your degree lets you practise at home depends on your country’s rules, such as the NMC in India or the PMDC in Pakistan. Check that the university appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools, and we’ll go through your regulator’s rules with you.
Is MIU good for medicine?
Many international students choose it. Compare its clinical training, hospital partners and how past students did in licensing exams before you decide. We’re happy to compare it with the alternatives.
Does MIU give scholarships to international students?
Full scholarships are rare. Some universities offer discounts for strong marks or early payment, so ask us what’s available for your intake.
When is the deadline to apply to MIU?
The main intake starts in September. Apply as early as you can, because popular places fill up and the visa invitation takes a few weeks.
How do I apply to MIU?
Send your passport and mark sheets through our online form. We check your eligibility, submit the application and follow it up until your admission letter arrives.
What does MIU look for in applicants?
Mainly your school marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and NEET for Indian students. Some universities also hold a short interview.
Where is MIU located?
In Northbridge, {Country}.