MBBS Abroad Fees 2026
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team · Last updated August 2026
MBBS abroad fees for Indian students range from roughly ₹3.5 lakh per year in the most affordable destinations (Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan) to ₹8–13 lakh per year at the higher end (Nepal, premium Georgia programmes). The complete 5–6 year programme — including hostel and living — typically costs ₹18–45 lakh, versus ₹60 lakh–1.5 crore at Indian private medical colleges. Every country in the table below has NMC-recognised universities whose degrees qualify for the FMGE/NExT licensing exam in India.
MBBS Abroad Fees by Country (2026)
| Country | Avg Tuition / yr | Est. Tuition (6 yrs) | NMC-approved | Avg FMGE % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | $3,500 (₹3.0L) | ₹18L | 6 | — | View fees → |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3,828 (₹3.3L) | ₹20L | 18 | 6% | View fees → |
| Kazakhstan | $4,261 (₹3.6L) | ₹22L | 10 | 12% | View fees → |
| Ukraine | $4,308 (₹3.7L) | ₹22L | 12 | 22% | View fees → |
| Russia | $4,368 (₹3.7L) | ₹22L | 30 | 17% | View fees → |
| Uzbekistan | $4,960 (₹4.2L) | ₹25L | 15 | — | View fees → |
| Philippines | $5,823 (₹5.0L) | ₹30L | 29 | 33% | View fees → |
| Egypt | $6,000 (₹5.1L) | ₹31L | 13 | 9% | View fees → |
| Nepal | $6,063 (₹5.2L) | ₹31L | 16 | 32% | View fees → |
| Georgia | $6,100 (₹5.2L) | ₹31L | 11 | 35% | View fees → |
| Romania | $7,055 (₹6.0L) | ₹36L | 10 | 7% | View fees → |
| Bangladesh | $7,637 (₹6.5L) | ₹39L | 27 | 35% | View fees → |
| Bulgaria | $8,000 (₹6.8L) | ₹41L | 1 | — | View fees → |
| Malaysia | $9,821 (₹8.3L) | ₹50L | 11 | 22% | View fees → |
| Turkey | $10,323 (₹8.8L) | ₹53L | 9 | — | View fees → |
| China | $12,259 (₹10.4L) | ₹63L | 15 | 15% | View fees → |
| Poland | $13,721 (₹11.7L) | ₹70L | 14 | — | View fees → |
Tuition figures are averages from our verified university database. Add roughly ₹1–3 lakh per year for hostel + living. Total cost varies by university and city — see each country's fee page for university-wise detail.
What MBBS Abroad Fees Actually Include
The tuition figure quoted by an agent is rarely the full cost. A realistic MBBS-abroad budget has five parts:
- Tuition — the annual teaching fee (the number in the table above).
- Hostel / accommodation — roughly ₹0.6–2 lakh per year, on- or off-campus.
- Food & living — ₹1–2 lakh per year depending on the city and country.
- One-time costs — admission/registration, health insurance, and visa charges in year one.
- Travel — flights home once or twice a year.
Always ask the university for a written year-wise fee break-up before paying, and confirm whether the total is quoted in USD or the local currency — a low headline number in a weak currency can still be expensive.
MBBS Abroad Fees vs MBBS in India
An NMC-approved MBBS abroad typically costs ₹18–45 lakh for the whole programme. In India, a government medical seat is far cheaper but there are only about one government MBBS seat for every seven NEET qualifiers, so most students compete for private or deemed seats at ₹60 lakh–1.5 crore. For families who miss a government seat, an NMC-approved foreign university is usually the most affordable route to a valid medical degree — provided you clear the FMGE/NExT exam on return.