MBBS in Abroad

1) MBBS Abroad Eligibility

For taking admission to study MBBS in abroad, you need to meet some eligibility criteria. Every country has its own eligibility criteria and moreover, every college within a country might have its own eligibility criteria as in the case of MBBS in China.

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The minimum eligibility requirement reads as follows for studying MBBS in abroad-

  • The student must be 17 years plus as of 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
  • The student must have completed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
  • The student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from the General category.
  • The student must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from SC/ST/OBC.
  • You need to clear NEET from 2018 onwards for admission to any country abroad. NEET result is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of the declaration of result for MBBS admission abroad.

CountryClass 12 Aggregate Percentage in Physics, Chemistry and BiologyNEET QualificationOther Special Criteria
MBBS in PhilippinesGeneral Category-50%
SC/ST/OBC- 40%
Qualify NEETQualify NMAT for admission in the MD course (equivalent to MBBS in India)
MBBS in RussiaGeneral Category-50%
SC/ST/OBC- 40%
Qualify NEETHigh % in 12th required for admission in some universities. Contact Global Medical Foundation on +91-9999404348 for enquiry.
MBBS in UzbekistanGeneral Category-50%
SC/ST/OBC- 40%
Qualify NEETContact Global Medical Foundation on +91-9999404348 for enquiry.
MBBS in ChinaEvery university has its own criteria. Contact Global Medical Fouandation for enquiry.Qualify NEETEvery college requires a certain percentage in 12th and a certain marks in NEET.
MBBS in Bangladesh8 GPA for Government Colleges. 70% marks in Biology in class 12.Qualify NEETStudent must have completed class 12 either this year or in the previous year.
MBBS in GeorgiaGeneral Category-50%
SC/ST/OBC- 40%
Qualify NEETPersonal Interview or Entrance Exam might be required for admission in some universities.
MBBS in ArmeniaGeneral Category-50%
SC/ST/OBC- 40%
Qualify NEETNo
MBBS in KazakhstanGeneral Category-50%
SC/ST/OBC- 40%
Qualify NEETHigh % in 12th required for admission in some universities. Contact Global Medical Foundation on +91-9999404348 for enquiry.
MBBS in KyrgyzstanGeneral Category-50%
SC/ST/OBC- 40%
Qualify NEETNo

Now that you are sure that you are eligible to study MBBS in abroad, let’s move on to the second point in our guide.

2) MBBS Abroad Duration

The duration of the course used to be a big deciding factor for many students. However, in November 2021, the National Medical Commission of India came out with a new set of rules for Indian students who wish to study MBBS abroad. These rules are called Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021. As per the new rules, the minimum duration for MBBS abroad is 54 months (4.5 years) of studies followed by a 1-year internship in the same university abroad.

Therefore, the minimum duration for MBBS abroad now is 5.5 years.

A student from Delhi shares his experience of MBBS in Russia:

Here is a table showing the number of years it takes to complete the medical degree from different countries-

CountryDuration of Course(Years)
MBBS in Russia6 including internship (As per the Indian Embassy in Moscow)
MBBS in Uzbekistan5 + 1 year internship.
MBBS in Bangladesh5 + 1 year internship.
MBBS in China5 + 1 Year Internship
MBBS in Kyrgyzstan4.5 + 1 year internship.
MBBS in Kazakhstan5 + 1 year internship.

3) MBBS Abroad Fees

Total cost for mbbs abroad
Total Cost for MBBS Abroad

One of the biggest decision points before deciding where to study MBBS in abroad is cost or fees. The USA, Australia, Canada, UK, New Zealand, and EU countries are more expensive than doing  MBBS in Uzbekistan, MBBS in Russia, MBBS in Kyrgyzstan, MBBS in China or MBBS in Kazakhstan. If you wish to study in English-speaking countries such as the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the UK, your budget should be in excess of ₹1.5 crores. Direct admission is not possible in the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the UK, you need to clear entrance exams.

If you want to study at a low cost or at an affordable fee and want good quality education, then the best choice is MBBS in Russia or MBBS In Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a new destination yet MBBS in Uzbekistan has seen a rise in prominence and has seen more and more students going there to study. Russia is one of the oldest destinations for Indian students for studying MBBS abroad. The reason is simple – it is affordable and offers a high quality of education making it one of the premier destinations for studying MBBS abroad. Also, almost all the universities in Russia are government universities.

Other options where the total cost is affordable include the MBBS in Kyrgyzstan. MBBS In Kazakhstan is another good alternative for Indian students. The quality of education is decent and a large number of Indian students choose to study MBBS in Kyrgyzstan because education is cheap.

CountryMinimum Package (Including College Fees+Accommodation+Food)
MBBS in Russia₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in China₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Bangladesh₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Kyrgyzstan₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Kazakhstan₹25-30 Lakh

4) Select a NMC Recognised University

What does an NMC-recognised university mean?

Every year, during our counselling sessions with students and their parents, we are often asked to suggest NMC-recognised universities. When MCI used to exist, they maintained a list of recognised medical universities for MBBS abroad for an Indian student. However, since the National Medical Commission came into existence, they do not maintain any such list.

Yes, therefore, there is no list of NMC-recognised universities for MBBS abroad for an Indian student. So, the question now is, how will someone know if a foreign medical university is NMC-recognised? Here is the answer.

fmgl regulations impact on mbbs in russiaIn November 2021, NMC introduced Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021. As per NMC, the degree from any university which fulfils all the rules and regulations as mentioned in the FMGL Regulations 2021 will be recognised in India. A student who gets their degree from such a university will be eligible to appear for NExT in India.

Therefore, before going abroad to study medicine, you must check these rules and ensure that your university fulfils all these rules.

Therefore, it is arguably the most important factor to consider when deciding on a university/college. You should contact Global Medical Foundation if you have any doubt whether a college/university/country follows FMGL Regulations 2021.

5) Quality of Education

Undoubtfully, the most important thing to consider is the quality of education which you will get in a particular college/university.

One of the biggest doubts that Indian aspirants have in their mind is whether the universities or colleges abroad actually provide good quality education. The answer is YES! There are many universities abroad which rank higher than the top-government colleges of India and you can get direct admission to these universities easily.

The colleges that Global Medical Foundation will suggest to you for admission will be recognised by World Health Organisation (WHO). They will also be following Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021.

Not only this, but they also have received affiliation from many international bodies such as FAIMER. Global Medical Foundation’s representatives have visited many universities teaching MBBS in Russia, MBBS in Kyrgyzstan, MBBS In Kazakhstan, MBBS In Bangladesh and MBBS In Uzbekistan. We suggest universities based on our experience and on the basis of the reviews of the current and passed-out students. One of the best universities for MBBS in abroad is Samarkand State Medical University.

Also, you can study in these colleges abroad at a much cheaper cost, about 75% less than what you pay at Indian private colleges. Many universities in countries such as Russia, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh offer high-quality education to students. The student gets global exposure and gets the opportunity to study further and practice in some of the most developed countries in the world such as the US and the UK.

In every country, there is 1-year clinical rotation or internship. Students work with patients in the hospitals affiliated with the university. You will get ample practical exposure while studying abroad. There is a big misconception that practicals are not given enough importance in foreign countries.

6) Hostel & Indian Food Facility

A big factor to consider before deciding which college/university to study MBBS from is the availability of neat, clean and comfortable accommodation along with the availability of Indian food – both vegetarian & non-vegetarian.

Let us take one factor at a time, students don’t generally face the problem of finding accommodation. This is because almost all the colleges/universities abroad have in-campus hostels. If a hostel facility is not available, such a university generally has tie-ups with private hostels and flats in the surrounding area. Some universities offer both options. In such a case, the student can choose where they want to stay, depending on the facilities they want. Students usually stay in 2, 3 or 4 sharing rooms in hostels.

A student can stay outside the hostel as well. However, most universities do not allow students to stay outside in the 1st year. When finding private accommodation (flats) there is rarely a case where the student is unable to find proper accommodation. The charges for accommodation on average are similar to that in India. The rent plus bills would cost about ₹10-15 thousand per month on average if the student shares the accommodation.

Global Medical Foundation representatives have visited countries such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, the Philippines, Ukraine and Bangladesh and have found good hostel facilities and also the availability of Indian food via on-campus Indian mess.

Indian mess is available in the hostels or nearby the hostels. Indian mess facility is available in countries such as the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Most colleges have Indian mess facilities in these countries. The students can also cook their own food.

7) Climate & Disease Pattern

The weather becomes an important factor as some students find it difficult to settle down in the cold climate of other countries. Many cities in Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have very colder weather with snowfall where temperatures fall as low as -20 to -50° C.

A bit of cold is not a problem for students as they generally enjoy the weather. Further, every building is internally heated so you won’t feel the cold at all when you are inside. The temperature within the rooms/buildings is maintained around 20-25 ° C.

The weather is similar to that of India in the Philippines and Bangladesh. They have a similar weather pattern. In some cities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the weather is similar to that of Delhi. They will see hot summers but colder winters.

The climatic conditions are important as a similar climate to India means a similar disease pattern to that of India.

Any student who has health issues should keep in mind the weather of the country he/she wants to study MBBS from. For more information or any doubt/query regarding MBBS abroad, contact Global Medical Foundation.

8) Safety

Regardless to say, it is a high-priority decision point for the students and their families. Given the recent war in Ukraine, parents want to send their students to safe countries only which have political and economic stability in the foreseeable future. It is safe for students to study MBBS in countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Georgia and Russia.

To make sure that the students who take admission through Global Medical Foundation are taken care of, we have a contact person at every university in foreign countries. The students can reach out to these offices/contact persons in case they face any problems. Also, Global Medical Foundation‘s representative visits the students during their stay abroad.

Apart from this, the students can take help from fellow Indian students. Most colleges have Foreign Student Associations to take care of the interests of these students. The campuses and hostels are safe for our students. There is no ragging in these countries. The students are safer studying MBBS abroad than they are in India when it comes to ragging. These countries are also very safe for female students.

9) Language & Medium of Instruction

CountryOfficial LanguageMedium of InstructionNeed to learn Local Language
MBBS in PhilippinesEnglishEnglishNo, as English is local language
MBBS in RussiaRussianEnglishYes
MBBS in UzbekistanRussian/UzbekEnglishYes
MBBS in ChinaMandarinEnglishYes
MBBS in BangladeshBengaliEnglishNeed to learn Bengali
MBBS in KyrgyzstanRussianEnglishYes
MBBS in KazakhstanRussian/KazakhEnglishYes
MBBS in GeorgiaGeorgianEnglishYes

While there is no need to learn the local language in the Philippines, you will have to learn the local language in countries like Russia, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. The reason is simple, you will have to interact with the patients in the local language during your internship or clinical rotations. Also, it is more of a necessity for being able to live there for 6 years. For more information or any doubt/query regarding MBBS in abroad, contact Global Medical Foundation.

10) Opportunities After MBBS Abroad

MBBS abroad is a great career choice as it gives many options to students graduating from these Universities. After MBBS from abroad, a student will have the following options:

Option 1: The most taken option is to come back to India and appear for FMGE/NExT, whichever is applicable when you graduate. Prepare for this exam, clear this exam and get the registration number from the NMC for medical practice in India.

Option 2: After completing your degree abroad, you can explore the opportunities in that country itself and go for PG also, and settle in that country. You can also look for work in other countries.

Option 3: While studying, you can apply for USMLE in case you want to settle down or practice in the USA. USMLE has 3 steps and those who clear all the 3 steps to obtain Permanent Registration from the medical council of the USA. PLAB, which is the licensing exam of the UK is another popular choice for students. Students can also go for PG in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

FMGE Result / MCI Result / MCI Screening Test Result (2012-21)

The number of students passing the licensing exam/screening test after coming back to India is also a very important factor when choosing the country/college where you wish to study MBBS in abroad. You can see the percentage of students who cleared the MCI Screening Test/Foreign Graduate Medical Examination (FMGE) from different countries between 2012-21. Rather than checking world rankings, you must check the best-performing countries and colleges in terms of FMGE passing percentage.

In recent years, students have done well in FGME after finishing their MBBS in countries such as Russia and Kazakhstan.

Some of the best-performing universities were –

Best college for MBBS abroad

Here is what a university should have to be called the ‘best college for MBBS abroad‘:

  • high FMGE passing percentage
  • checks all FMGL Regulations 2021
  • affordable fees
  • safe a secure campus and country
  • availability of Indian food at the mess
  • a decent/good number of Indian students
  • easy to get admission in
  • no ragging
  • the full course is in English medium
  • getting a visa is easy

If a university outside of India satisfies all the above criteria, it can be termed as the best college for MBBS abroad for an Indian student. There is one college which I will term as the best and before telling you which one it is, I will also like to mention that I have personally visited this university and I have sent many students there. In addition to this, I have met many MCI qualified doctors from this university who are practising in India.

The best college for MBBS in the world for an Indian students is Mordovia State University in Russia.

The tuition fee and overall budget of an MBBS from Mordovia State University is affordable for an average Indian family.

MBBS Abroad with fees less than ₹10 lakh

The demand for MBBS in abroad is rising each year and more and more students are willing to study MBBS outside of India. With this rise in demand, many students wanted to know if it is possible to study medicine abroad at a fee of less than ₹10 lakh.

The answer is NO! Unfortunately, it is not possible now. You won’t find a college where the tuition fee is less than ₹10 lakh. However, you will find colleges with very low fees.

Yes, it is possible to study MBBS abroad at a low amount. The college fees will be slightly above ₹13 lakh total (6-year) and the total budget including hostel, food, etc. will be around ₹20-25 lakh.

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MBBS in Abroad for Indian Students

It is the dream of lakhs of students to become a doctor one day. Especially in India, where the number of MBBS aspirants is huge but there is a very less number of seats. There is a big scarcity of doctors in our country. Everyone knows that the potential to earn is huge after doing MBBS Abroad or from India. Therefore more and more candidates appear for NEET each year. There are many students who appear for NEET for 3-4 years but still do not get admission in India. There is only 1 government doctor per 1,834 people in India. Why do we have such a bad doctor-patient ratio? The problem is the large demand for MBBS seats in India but a very low supply.

The total number of MBBS seats in India is just above 1 lakh in 2023. The number of students who appear for NEET is more than 18 lakh (in 2022). This means only about 5% of students get admission for studying MBBS in India. Against this, about 30-35% of the students who study MBBS from outside of India and appear for the screening test become a doctor every year. While there are about 50,000 private seats in India, they are marred by poor quality education, missing/ghost or no faculty, and huge donations.

It is not a secret that private college seats are not affordable for most students. Not everyone can afford such high fees. The tuition fee ranges between ₹8-25 lakh per year on average. This means that college fees alone would cost you about ₹40 lakh to 1.25 crore. Add your accommodation, food, books, travelling, and other expenses and you will find yourself burning a hole in your pocket with a total expense of above ₹1 crore in 5.5 years for MBBS from a private college in India.

MBBS in India is not affordable for every student and the seats are limited. The best way to go about your MBBS studies is to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor by doing MBBS abroad.

You might think whether studying MBBS outside of India is the right choice.

The answer is YES!

If you are really passionate about becoming a doctor and you are willing to work hard for it, then studying MBBS abroad would be the best decision you ever make in your life.

MBBS Admission in Abroad With Less Fees

Many people have the misconception that studying medicine abroad is very costly. If you plan to study MBBS in countries such as USA/UK/Australia/Canada/New Zealand then it is going to be very costly. Even an Indian private college seat is cheaper than a medicine course from these countries. However, the scenario changes when we talk about MBBS from Russia, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, etc.

The truth is that your total expense or investment as it should be said for completing your medical degree from abroad is less than ₹30-35 lakh in total including tuition fees, hostel, food, visa, etc.

Cost of Completing MBBS from outside of India < 2-3 year tuition fee in a private college in India

You can complete your studies abroad in less than₹20 lakh even and under ₹30 lakh in most colleges. This would include your college tuition fees, accommodation and food expenses, and visa charges. You might question the quality of education of these MBBS colleges or universities abroad. You should know that most of these colleges are the top-ranked MBBS universities in their respective countries. Some universities rank among the top 300 universities in the world. This means it is a great option to study MBBS abroad than to study MBBS from private colleges in India.

You can choose to study in these top destinations-

CountryMinimum Package (Including College Fees+Accommodation+Food)
MBBS in Russia₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in China₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Bangladesh₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Kyrgyzstan₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Kazakhstan₹25-30 Lakh

With the introduction of NEET, it has become difficult for students to get into the top government MBBS colleges even after scoring high. There are students who choose a different path altogether and there are students who repeat NEET year after year to no avail. It is a better option to study MBBS abroad after the first NEET attempt or two NEET attempts at most. Since 2018, qualifying NEET has been made compulsory for studying MBBS abroad.

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MBBS Admission in Abroad At Low Cost

You might have already got a rough idea about the total package for studying MBBS from overseas. The total package means it includes all the major expenses like college tuition fees, accommodation & food expenses, visa charges, travelling expenses, etc. It includes all the major expenses one has to bear till the time he/she completes their medical degree. Below is the table with the average minimum package for studying MBBS in abroad for entire duration (not per year fees) of the course in various countries-

CountryMinimum Package (Including College Fees+Accommodation+Food)
MBBS in Russia₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in China₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Bangladesh₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Kyrgyzstan₹25-30 Lakh
MBBS in Kazakhstan₹25-30 Lakh

Studying MBBS abroad at a low cost is indeed possible. It is a myth that MBBS abroad is expensive, it is in fact cheaper than the cost of studying MBBS in India.

Advantages of studying MBBS abroad

Some of the advantages of studying MBBS abroad are –

  • Education standard is EXCELLENT.
  • WHO recognised.
  • English medium education.
  • No racism or discrimination.
  • International exposure.
  • Low fees – 75% lower than fees in Private Colleges in India.
  • Easily accessible from India with daily flights to and from each country.
  • Availability of Indian food.
  • Education gateway to developed countries like USA & UK.
  • FMGE/NExT coaching is available.
  • Cheaper than studying in Indian private MBBS colleges.
  • Over 20,000 Indian students enrol for MBBS Abroad every year.

Study MBBS Abroad

To summarise, the decision to study MBBS abroad is a good one if you are willing to work hard and sacrifice. It is not a easy decision but it is the right one. Of course, you need to be very careful while deciding the college or country to study MBBS abroad in. Global Medical Foundation will recommend Bukovinian State Medical University in Ukraine and Mordovia State University in Russia.

Study MBBS abroad – the good part

Medical education abroad is not easy but it is not as tough as it is in India. The good part is that you can be successful if you are regular and hardworking. Eligibility criteria to study MBBS abroad is not a lot and you can easily get admission even in top-500 ranked universities in the world. Now, Indian mess is available at almost every university and there is a huge Indian community of Indian students in every city in countries like Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Russia.

Adjusting to a new country is easier, connecting with parents and friends is easier thanks to the advancements in technology and the large number of Indian students makes it possible to feel at home. Added to this, Indian food is available while you study MBBS abroad through Indian mess. If you select the right university then becoming a successful doctor in India will no longer be a dream.