MBBS Abroad Fees 2026
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team · Last updated July 2026
MBBS abroad fees for Indian students range from roughly ₹3.5 lakh per year in the most affordable destinations (Armenia, Kazakhstan, Philippines) 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 | $4,131 (₹3.5L) | ₹21L | 12 | 32% | View fees → |
| Kazakhstan | $4,217 (₹3.6L) | ₹21L | 13 | 31% | View fees → |
| Philippines | $4,235 (₹3.6L) | ₹22L | 22 | 51% | View fees → |
| Kyrgyzstan | $4,400 (₹3.7L) | ₹22L | 11 | 27% | View fees → |
| Ukraine | $4,714 (₹4.0L) | ₹24L | 10 | 31% | View fees → |
| Bangladesh | $5,056 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 21 | 43% | View fees → |
| Russia | $5,217 (₹4.4L) | ₹27L | 51 | 36% | View fees → |
| Uzbekistan | $5,346 (₹4.5L) | ₹27L | 12 | 40% | View fees → |
| Georgia | $5,482 (₹4.7L) | ₹28L | 11 | 44% | View fees → |
| Egypt | $6,000 (₹5.1L) | ₹31L | 6 | 79% | View fees → |
| Turkey | $7,061 (₹6.0L) | ₹36L | 3 | 86% | View fees → |
| Romania | $7,709 (₹6.5L) | ₹39L | 10 | 44% | View fees → |
| Nepal | $7,714 (₹6.6L) | ₹39L | 12 | 49% | View fees → |
| Bulgaria | $8,000 (₹6.8L) | ₹41L | 1 | — | View fees → |
| Malaysia | $8,997 (₹7.7L) | ₹46L | 6 | 62% | View fees → |
| Poland | $12,669 (₹10.8L) | ₹65L | 10 | 62% | View fees → |
| China | $12,998 (₹11.1L) | ₹66L | 31 | 28% | 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.