MBBS IN {COUNTRY}
MBBS in {Country}
MBBS in {Country} at a glance
| Degree | MD (equivalent to MBBS) |
| Duration | 6 years (5 + 1-year internship) |
| Language | English |
| Tuition | About US$3,500–6,000 per year |
| Living costs | About US$200–350 per month |
| Eligibility | 50% in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (40% reserved categories, India); NEET for Indian students |
| Intake | September (main) |
Eligibility
- Completed 12th grade / A-levels / equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Indian students: at least 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories) and a NEET qualification.
- A valid passport.
- Age 17 or above by 31 December of the admission year.
Recognition and your licensing exam
If you want to practise at home, your degree must meet your own country’s rules. Indian students must follow the NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations (2021): at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship at the same university, taught in English. Pakistani students should check PMDC recognition; Bangladeshi students should check BMDC. We check this with you for each university.
Documents you need
- Passport
- 10th and 12th certificates and mark sheets
- NEET score card (India)
- Passport photos
- Medical certificate (and HIV test where required)
Frequently asked questions
Is {Country} good for MBBS?
For a lot of students, yes. Classes are in English, tuition is usually US$3,500 to 6,000 a year and getting in is straightforward. The catch is that universities vary a lot, so look at clinical training, hospital partners and how past students did in licensing exams before you choose.
How long is MBBS in {Country}?
Six years. Five years of study, then a one-year clinical internship.
How much does MBBS in {Country} cost in total?
Plan for tuition of about US$3,500 to 6,000 a year, plus US$200 to 350 a month to live. Visa, insurance and registration are on top. Fees change by university and intake, so get the exact figures before you pay anything.
Do I need NEET to study MBBS in {Country}?
If you’re Indian and you want to practise in India later, yes, you must qualify NEET first. Students from other countries follow their own country’s rules.
Is the degree recognised in India and Pakistan?
The NMC doesn’t publish a list of approved foreign universities, whatever agents say. What matters is that your program meets its 2021 rules: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same university, and teaching in English. Pakistani students should check PMDC recognition. We go through this with you for each university you’re considering.
Ready to study in {Country}?
Tell us your marks and what you want to study. We’ll tell you which universities in {Country} you can get into, what it will really cost, and help you through admission and the visa.