MBBS Abroad

Study medicine abroad with your career plans in view.

Compare nine popular MBBS destinations on course length, indicative fees and living costs. We check every option against the licensing rules of the country where you want to practise.

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Destinations

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Russia ≈ RUB 2.5–5 lakh / year 6 years, incl. internship China ≈ USD 3,000–6,000 / year 6 years (5 + 1-year internship) Georgia ≈ USD 4,000–6,000 / year 6 years, incl. clinical training Egypt ≈ USD 4,000–8,000 / year 7 years (5 academic + 2-year internship) Uzbekistan ≈ USD 3,000–5,000 / year 6 years, incl. internship Kazakhstan ≈ USD 3,000–5,500 / year 6 years (5 + 1-year internship) Kyrgyzstan ≈ USD 2,500–4,000 / year ≈ 6 years, incl. internship Bulgaria ≈ EUR 7,000–8,000 / year 6 years, incl. internship Moldova ≈ EUR 4,000–6,000 / year 6 years
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Compare MBBS countries

CountryCourse lengthTuition (indicative)Living (indicative)Patient languageIntake
Russia6 years, incl. internship≈ RUB 2.5–5 lakh / year≈ RUB 20,000–35,000 / monthRussianSeptember
China6 years (5 + 1-year internship)≈ USD 3,000–6,000 / year≈ USD 150–250 / monthMandarinSeptember
Georgia6 years, incl. clinical training≈ USD 4,000–6,000 / year≈ USD 3,000–5,000 / yearGeorgianSeptember (some universities also admit in spring)
Egypt7 years (5 academic + 2-year internship)≈ USD 4,000–8,000 / year≈ USD 1,800–3,000 / yearArabicSeptember–October
Uzbekistan6 years, incl. internship≈ USD 3,000–5,000 / year≈ USD 100–200 / monthUzbek/RussianSeptember–October
Kazakhstan6 years (5 + 1-year internship)≈ USD 3,000–5,500 / year≈ USD 150–250 / monthKazakh/RussianSeptember
Kyrgyzstan≈ 6 years, incl. internship≈ USD 2,500–4,000 / year≈ USD 100–200 / monthKyrgyz/RussianSeptember
Bulgaria6 years, incl. internship≈ EUR 7,000–8,000 / year≈ EUR 400–600 / monthBulgarianSeptember–October
Moldova6 years≈ EUR 4,000–6,000 / year≈ EUR 250–400 / monthRomanianSeptember

Indicative planning ranges, last reviewed October 2026. Fees vary by university and change from year to year; we confirm the current fee schedule before you apply.

Recognition

Make sure your degree lets you practise where you want

Recognition is decided by the medical regulator in the country where you plan to practise, so the right programme depends on your plans as much as on the university.

Checks before you apply

  1. The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
  2. The course length and internship meet the rules of the country where you want to practise.
  3. The course is taught in English throughout, if your home regulator requires it.
  4. The degree lets you register to practise in the country where you studied.
  5. You know which licensing exam you will need afterwards (for example USMLE, PLAB/UKMLA, AMC or FMGE/NExT).

Typical entry requirements

  • Secondary school completed (Class 12, A-levels, IB or equivalent) with Biology, Chemistry and usually Physics and English.
  • Good science marks. Many universities ask for around 50–60% or more in the science subjects; some set their own entrance exam or interview.
  • Age 17 or older by the start of the course (most universities set 31 December of the admission year).
  • A valid passport and the documents the university and embassy ask for.
Applying from India? NEET and NMC rules
  • NEET-UG qualified. Required to practise in India after an MBBS abroad; the NMC currently accepts the result for three years.
  • PCB marks: at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD), plus English.
  • The course runs at least 54 months, followed by a 12-month internship at the same university.
  • The whole course is taught in English, and you finish within 10 years of joining.
  • After graduating: pass FMGE (to be replaced by NExT) and complete a 12-month supervised internship in India.

Source: NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021

How we help

From application to your first lecture

  1. Free counselling

    We look at your marks, budget and plans, including where you want to practise, and explain the trade-offs honestly.

  2. Shortlist

    We compare universities on recognition, clinical training, language support and the total six-year cost.

  3. Apply

    We prepare and check your documents, then submit your application to the universities you choose.

  4. Admission letter

    Once a university admits you, we help you check the offer and the fee schedule before you pay anything.

  5. Visa

    We guide your invitation, visa file and medical tests, and prepare you for embassy steps.

  6. Fly and enrol

    Pre-departure briefing, travel planning and help with hostel, registration and arrival formalities.

FAQs

MBBS abroad: common questions

Which country is best for MBBS abroad?

There is no single best country. The right choice depends on your marks, budget, where you want to practise, how comfortable you are learning a new language for patient care, and climate. Counselling helps you weigh these for your situation.

Will my MBBS abroad be recognised at home?

Recognition is decided by the medical regulator in the country where you want to practise, not by the university. Most regulators require a listed university, a minimum course length with internship, and a pass in their own licensing exam. Check those rules before you apply.

What is the World Directory of Medical Schools?

It is the global list of medical schools that regulators such as the ECFMG (USA) rely on. Being listed is necessary but not enough on its own: the programme you join must also meet your home regulator’s rules.

Do I have to learn the local language?

Lectures are in English, but clinical training means talking to patients. Most universities teach the local language from year one, and students who take it seriously find hospital rotations much easier.

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