RECOGNITION
Are {Country} Medical Degrees Recognised?
There is no single “approved list”. A {Country} medical degree lets you practise at home only if your program meets your own country’s rules (NMC in India, PMDC in Pakistan, BMDC in Bangladesh, NMC Nepal) and you pass its licensing exam. The university should also be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
India: NMC rules (FMGL 2021)
- At least 54 months of study, plus a 12-month internship at the same foreign university
- Taught in English
- Eligible to register as a doctor in the country of study
- Pass FMGE/NExT and complete an internship in India
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal
Each regulator keeps its own rules and recognition lists, and all require a licensing exam. Check the regulator’s latest notice before you pay any fees.
What “WHO-approved” really means
WHO does not approve universities. Being “listed in WDOMS” (the World Directory of Medical Schools) is what agents usually mean. It is necessary but not enough on its own.
How to check a university
- Search the university on WDOMS.
- Check your regulator’s latest rules.
- Confirm the program length, language and internship arrangement in writing.
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.