International University (Khmer: សាកលវិទ្យាល័យអន្តរជាតិ, IU) is a top private higher education institution specializing in medicine & medical science. Established in 2002, IU is recognized and nationally accredited by the Royal Government of Cambodia, the Royal Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports and the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC). International University education standards are recognized by transnational medical institutions such as the Asia-Europe Foundation, ASAIHL, UN World Health Organization - including accreditation with the U.S. based ECFMG, FAIMER and IMED enabling medical school graduates to take the 3 complete steps of the USMLE and on successful completion can register for physician residency and practice medicine in the United States. The medium of instruction used at IU are English and Khmer. Approx. $3,000 a year starting the Fall Semester 2009 for Medical Students.