Top Medical Universities in Bangladesh for MBBS 2026
38
Universities
27
NMC Approved
59.1%
Avg FMGE Rate
$1K - $10K
Annual Fees
1
Countries
Bangladesh offers MBBS education with curriculum similarity to India and English medium instruction at reasonable costs (35-55 lakhs total). The 26.5 percent average FMGE pass rate places it ahead of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, though behind Nepal and Georgia.
Bangladesh Medical College leads with a 64.52 percent FMGE pass rate in 2024. Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College and Eastern Medical College follow with rates around 37-38 percent. Several smaller colleges achieved 100 percent rates with limited cohorts.
The 5+1 year program structure includes 5 years of medical education followed by a 1-year internship. English is the medium of instruction at all private medical colleges accepting international students. Clinical training follows patterns similar to Indian medical education.
Proximity to India via land border and short flights makes Bangladesh convenient for family visits. Cultural similarities including food, festivals, and language familiarity help students adapt quickly. The large Muslim population makes it particularly comfortable for Muslim students from India.
When choosing a Bangladesh university, focus on FMGE track record and clinical training quality. Dhaka-based colleges generally have better hospital infrastructure. Private colleges have more seats for Indian students than government institutions.
MBBS in Bangladesh: Quick Highlights
Everything you need to know at a glance
Top 3 Universities in Bangladesh
Mymensingh Medical College
Mymensingh District of the Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Ibn Sina Medical College
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Why Choose Bangladesh for MBBS?
- 26% FMGE pass rate - better than Central Asia
- English medium instruction at private colleges
- Similar curriculum to Indian MBBS
- Proximity to India - easy family visits
- Cultural similarity - food, language, festivals
- Quick visa process (10-15 days)
- NMC approved private colleges available
- Hindi/Urdu widely understood
Medical Universities in Bangladesh (38 listed)
| NMC | WHO | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mymensingh District of the Dhaka Division | $5,408 (₹4,51,568) | $32,448 (₹27,09,408) | 78.0% | NMC | WHO | #4 | 1924 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $8,292 (₹6,92,382) | $49,752 (₹41,54,292) | 100.0% | NMC | WHO | #6 | 2005 | N/A | |
| Chattogram | $7,500 (₹6,26,250) | $45,000 (₹37,57,500) | 69.0% | NMC | WHO | #7 | 2005 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $6,508 (₹5,43,418) | $39,048 (₹32,60,508) | 75.0% | NMC | WHO | #9 | 1875 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | Contact for fees | $950 (₹79,325) | 75.0% | NMC | WHO | #10 | 2006 | N/A | |
| Sylhet | $5,400 (₹4,50,900) | $32,400 (₹27,05,400) | 100.0% | NMC | WHO | #11 | 2006 | N/A | |
| Gazipur | $7,000 (₹5,84,500) | $42,000 (₹35,07,000) | 47.0% | NMC | WHO | #13 | 2002 | N/A | |
| Comilla | $6,500 (₹5,42,750) | $39,000 (₹32,56,500) | 67.0% | NMC | WHO | #17 | 2005 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $7,000 (₹5,84,500) | $42,000 (₹35,07,000) | 40.0% | NMC | WHO | #45 | 2003 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | Contact for fees | $210,000 (₹1,75,35,000) | 39.0% | NMC | WHO | #57 | 1921 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $8,500 (₹7,09,750) | $51,000 (₹42,58,500) | 63.0% | NMC | WHO | #69 | 1961 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $9,525 (₹7,95,338) | $57,150 (₹47,72,025) | 36.0% | NMC | WHO | #92 | 1953 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $1,850 (₹1,54,475) | $11,100 (₹9,26,850) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #93 | 1921 | N/A | |
| Mirzapur | $7,483 (₹6,24,831) | $44,898 (₹37,48,983) | 34.0% | NMC | WHO | #97 | 2001 | N/A | |
| N/A | $6,667 (₹5,56,695) | $40,002 (₹33,40,167) | 33.0% | NMC | WHO | #105 | 2002 | N/A | |
| Rajshahi | $6,167 (₹5,14,945) | $37,002 (₹30,89,667) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #210 | 2011 | N/A | |
| Barisal | $7,100 (₹5,92,850) | $42,600 (₹35,57,100) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #214 | 2001 | N/A | |
| northern city of Rangpur | $7,000 (₹5,84,500) | $42,000 (₹35,07,000) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #220 | 2008 | N/A | |
| Chittagong | $7,800 (₹6,51,300) | $46,800 (₹39,07,800) | 100.0% | NMC | WHO | #222 | 2002 | N/A | |
| Faridpur | $727 (₹60,705) | $4,362 (₹3,64,227) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #269 | 1992 | N/A | |
| Savar, Dhaka | $4,118 (₹3,43,853) | $24,708 (₹20,63,118) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #305 | 2003 | N/A | |
| Khulna | $6,800 (₹5,67,800) | $40,800 (₹34,06,800) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #333 | 1990 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $7,017 (₹5,85,920) | $42,102 (₹35,15,517) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #334 | 2006 | N/A | |
| Bogra Cantonment | $7,500 (₹6,26,250) | $45,000 (₹37,57,500) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #374 | 1992 | N/A | |
| Manikganj | $7,500 (₹6,26,250) | $45,000 (₹37,57,500) | 90.0% | NMC | WHO | #375 | 2011 | N/A | |
| Mymensingh | $7,600 (₹6,34,600) | $45,600 (₹38,07,600) | 60.0% | NMC | WHO | #380 | 2001 | N/A | |
| capital city of Bangladesh | Contact for fees | $210,000 (₹1,75,35,000) | 17.0% | NMC | WHO | #385 | 1921 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | Contact for fees | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #428 | 1998 | N/A | |
| Jashore | Contact for fees | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #433 | 2007 | N/A | |
| Sirajganj | $7,667 (₹6,40,195) | $46,002 (₹38,41,167) | 43.0% | NMC | WHO | #438 | 2005 | N/A | |
| Chittagong | $6,108 (₹5,10,018) | $36,648 (₹30,60,108) | 27.0% | NMC | WHO | #532 | 1966 | N/A | |
| Barisal | Contact for fees | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #545 | N/A | N/A | |
| Dhaka | $7,500 (₹6,26,250) | $45,000 (₹37,57,500) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #648 | 2008 | N/A | |
| Comilla | $7,167 (₹5,98,445) | $43,002 (₹35,90,667) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #651 | 2006 | N/A | |
| Rajshahi | $6,108 (₹5,10,018) | $36,648 (₹30,60,108) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #661 | 1958 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | Contact for fees | Contact for fees | 48.0% | NMC | WHO | #756 | 2008 | N/A | |
| historical Ananda Sagar area of Dinajpur City | Contact for fees | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #787 | 2019 | N/A | |
| Dhaka | Contact for fees | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #799 | N/A | N/A |
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