Is MBBS abroad taught in English?

Yes, all major universities accepting Indian students offer English medium programs. Classes, textbooks and exams are in English. No prior knowledge of Russian, Georgian or other local languages required for academics.

Do I need IELTS for MBBS abroad?

Most universities do not require IELTS if you completed schooling in English medium. Some universities accept school certificates as proof. Others conduct their own English proficiency test during admission. Few universities specifically require IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 scores.

Will I need to learn Russian for MBBS in Russia?

Not for academics in English medium programs. However learning basic Russian helps during clinical years when interacting with patients who speak only Russian. Universities provide Russian language classes in first and second year for this purpose.

Are English medium programs more expensive?

Generally no significant difference. Some universities charge slightly more for English medium due to additional faculty costs. The difference is usually 5 to 10 percent if any. Quality of education is equivalent in both mediums.

Is FMGE easier after English medium program?

FMGE is conducted in English regardless of your medium of instruction abroad. English medium students may have slight advantage in reading comprehension speed. However exam success depends more on clinical knowledge and preparation than language of instruction.

Can I switch from English to local language medium?

Generally not recommended or allowed mid program. Choose your medium carefully before admission. Some students prefer local language for deeper integration but this requires significant language learning effort during first year.

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English Medium MBBS Programs Abroad 2025

Last updated: December 2024

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Universities

NMC Approved

$0K - $10K

Annual Fees

Countries

All major destinations for Indian medical students offer MBBS programs taught entirely in English. You do not need to learn Russian, Georgian or any local language to complete your medical degree abroad. Classes, textbooks, examinations and clinical discussions are conducted in English.

Universities in Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Philippines have dedicated English medium batches for international students. These programs follow the same curriculum as local language programs but deliver instruction in English. Faculty are proficient in English medical terminology.

However learning basic local language helps during clinical rotations. Patients in hospitals speak local languages so some communication ability improves clinical learning. Most universities provide local language classes during first and second year to help with patient interaction.

English proficiency requirements vary by university. Some accept students based on English medium schooling in India while others require IELTS or TOEFL scores. Many universities conduct their own English proficiency interviews during admission.

The medium of instruction does not affect NMC recognition. Both English and local language programs from recognized universities qualify for FMGE. Choose based on your comfort with learning new languages and clinical training preferences.

This page lists universities with confirmed English medium programs sorted by FMGE pass rate to help identify quality options for English preferring students.

100% English

All classes, textbooks and exams conducted in English. No prior language knowledge needed.

Same Curriculum

English medium follows identical curriculum as local language programs. Same degree recognition.

Local Language Help

Basic local language classes provided for clinical communication with patients.

English Medium Universities (100 listed)

All universities offer complete MBBS in English

					NMC	WHO
Monash University Malaysia School of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Management and Science University Faculty of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perdana University Royal College of Surgeons	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
SEGi University Faculty of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Our Lady of Fatima University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
International Medical Faculty	N/A	$10,000 (₹8,35,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northern State Medical College	a nearby urban area	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Issyk-Kul State University	Kyrgyzstan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1951	N/A
AMA School of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Angeles University Foundation	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Baguio Central University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brokenshire College School of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capitol Medical Center Colleges	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Centro Escolar University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fatima Medical Science Foundation	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
FEBIAS College of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Xinjiang Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Foundation University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Generosa T. Neri School of Nursing	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Anhui Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Iloilo Doctors College of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
La Salle University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liceo de Cagayan University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Manila Doctors College of Medicine	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical College of Northern Philippines	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Peking University Health Science Center	Beijing	$1,800 (₹1,50,300)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1956	N/A
Fudan University Shanghai Medical College	Shanghai	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1927	N/A
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine	Shanghai	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1927	N/A
Zhejiang University School of Medicine	Hangzhou	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Huazhong University of Science and Technology	Wuhan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1953	N/A
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University	Kharkiv	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1805	N/A
Sun Yat-sen University	Guangzhou	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1924	N/A
Sichuan University West China Medical Center	Chengdu	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1892	N/A
Harbin Medical University	Harbin	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1926	N/A
Russian-Armenian University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Gavar State University	Gavar	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine	Changsha	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Medical University	Beijing	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1960	N/A
Nanjing Medical University	Nanjing	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1934	N/A
St. Luke'S Medical Center College Of Medicine	Philippines	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
Wuhan University School of Medicine	Wuhan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1943	N/A
Shantou University Medical College	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Qingdao University Medical College	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Zhengzhou University Medical School	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
China Medical University	Shenyang	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1931	N/A
Jilin University Norman Bethune Health Science Center	Changchun	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2000	N/A
Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tongji Medical College	Wuhan	$2,000 (₹1,67,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
Shandong University School of Medicine	Jinan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
Nantong University Medical School	vibrant city of Nantong	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Chongqing Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kunming Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Guangxi Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southern Medical University	Guangzhou	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dalian Medical University	Dalian	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1947	N/A
Hebei Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Guangzhou Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wenzhou Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Soochow University Medical College	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast University Medical College	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Anwer Khan Modern Medical College	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Community Based Medical College Bangladesh	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monno Medical College	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tianjin Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nanchang University Medical College	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ningxia Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Inner Mongolia Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jinan University Medical School	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fujian Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shanxi Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yerevan State Medical University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1920	N/A
Kant Medical Institute	city of Dehradun	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Haybusak University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Mkhitar Heratsi Yerevan State Medical University	Yerevan	$1,500 (₹1,25,250)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1920	N/A
University of Traditional Medicine	Armenia	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Saint Tereza Medical University	Armenia	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
American University of Armenia	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Yerevan Haybusak University	Yerevan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Naryn State University	Naryn	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1994	N/A
Artik State College	city of Artik	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gyumri State Pedagogical Institute	Gyumri	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1934	N/A
Vanadzor State University	Vanadzor	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1969	N/A
Bashkir State Medical University	Ufa	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Armenian Medical Institute	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Talas State University	city of Talas	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1994	N/A
Kazan State Medical University	Kazan	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1814	N/A
Caucasus University	Tbilisi	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2004	N/A
International Scientific Educational Centre of NAS RA	Yerevan	$400 (₹33,400)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Kursk State Medical University	Kursk	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
National Agrarian University of Armenia	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1994	N/A
Eurasia International University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1996	N/A
Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University	Turkistan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1992	N/A
National Institute of Health	Bethesda	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1887	N/A
Georgian National University SEU	Ontario	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
David Tvildiani Medical University	Tbilisi	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Orenburg State Medical University	Orenburg	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Perm State Medical University	Perm	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1916	N/A
Public Health and Health Management	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A

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* FMGE Pass Rate: Green (>50%), Yellow (30-50%), Red (<30%)

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