Top World Ranked Medical Universities for MBBS Abroad
50
Universities
48
NMC Approved
$1K - $26K
Annual Fees
5
Countries
World rankings provide an objective measure of university quality based on research output, faculty credentials, student satisfaction and global reputation. Studying at a world ranked university adds credibility to your medical degree and can open doors for international opportunities.
QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education are the most respected ranking systems. They evaluate universities on academic reputation, research citations, faculty to student ratio and international diversity. Medical universities with global rankings have demonstrated excellence across these parameters.
Several QS World Rankings universities actively accept Indian students with NMC approval. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University ranks #100-150 for Medicine and achieves 28-32% FMGE pass rate. Kazan Federal University at #300-350 maintains 25-28% FMGE success. Saint Petersburg State University ranked #250-300 demonstrates 25-30% FMGE outcomes. These rankings correlate with superior FMGE performance through quality research infrastructure, experienced faculty and robust clinical training.
Cost comparison reveals significant value at ranked Russian universities. Sechenov costs ₹30-35 lakhs total, Kazan Federal ₹18-22 lakhs, and Saint Petersburg State ₹28-32 lakhs. This contrasts sharply with UK ranked universities at ₹80-120 lakhs and US institutions at ₹150-250 lakhs. Russian world-ranked options deliver international recognition at fraction of Western costs.
Choosing a world ranked university offers advantages if you plan to work internationally or pursue further specialization abroad. The degree carries more weight in countries like USA, UK and Australia where ranking matters for residency applications. Higher rankings also correlate with better FMGE success rates due to superior academic resources.
However world ranking should not be the only criteria. Balance ranking prestige with FMGE track record and affordability. A ranked university with 30% FMGE rate at ₹25 lakhs offers better value than low-ranked institution with 12% FMGE at similar cost. For Indian practice, NMC approval and FMGE success remain priorities alongside global recognition.
Top 3 World Ranked Universities
Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
Peking University Medical Science Center
Beijing, China
Fudan University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
Top 5 Globally Ranked Universities
Rankings based on QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education data. These evaluate research output, academic reputation, faculty quality and international diversity. World ranked degrees carry additional credibility for international opportunities.
World Ranked Medical Universities (50 listed)
| NMC | WHO | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #46 | 1896 | N/A | |
| Beijing | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #69 | 1902 | N/A | |
| Shanghai | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #70 | 1905 | N/A | |
| N/A | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | $42,600 (₹35,57,100) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #107 | 2011 | N/A | |
| Guangzhou | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #150 | 1924 | N/A | |
| Chengdu | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #208 | 1896 | N/A | |
| Almaty | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | $42,600 (₹35,57,100) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #220 | 1934 | N/A | |
| Suzhou | $26,000 (₹21,71,000) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #233 | 1900 | N/A | |
| Guangzhou | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #345 | 1906 | N/A | |
| Shenyang | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #345 | 1958 | N/A | |
| N/A | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | $43,800 (₹36,57,300) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #350 | N/A | N/A | |
| Moscow | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | N/A | N/A | |
| Moscow | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | N/A | N/A | |
| Moscow | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | 1930 | N/A | |
| Moscow | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | N/A | N/A | |
| Moscow | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | N/A | N/A | |
| Moscow | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | N/A | N/A | |
| Moscow | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | N/A | N/A | |
| Moscow | $7,000 (₹5,84,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #495 | N/A | N/A | |
| Daqing | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #500 | 1926 | N/A | |
| N/A | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | $43,800 (₹36,57,300) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #500 | N/A | N/A | |
| Baguio | $3,500 (₹2,92,250) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #623 | 1818 | N/A | |
| Nanjing | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #645 | 1934 | N/A | |
| Ningbo | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #670 | 1986 | N/A | |
| Luzhou | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #752 | 1951 | N/A | |
| Lanzhou | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #780 | 1909 | N/A | |
| Fuzhou | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #790 | 1937 | N/A | |
| Saint Petersburg | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #793 | 1925 | N/A | |
| Saint Petersburg | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #793 | 1897 | N/A | |
| Novosibirsk | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #869 | 1959 | N/A | |
| Tomsk | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #873 | 1878 | N/A | |
| Tomsk | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #873 | 1878 | N/A | |
| Jinan | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #937 | 1901 | N/A | |
| Tomsk | $6,150 (₹5,13,525) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #959 | 1902 | N/A | |
| Tianjin | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1032 | 1951 | N/A | |
| Kazan | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1105 | 1804 | N/A | |
| Ekaterinburg | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1168 | 1930 | N/A | |
| Chelyabinsk | $4,500 (₹3,75,750) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1168 | 1944 | N/A | |
| Shantou | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1188 | 1981 | N/A | |
| Chongqing | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1243 | 1956 | N/A | |
| Xinxiang | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1271 | 2001 | N/A | |
| Nanjing | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1271 | 1954 | N/A | |
| Nantong | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1284 | 1912 | N/A | |
| Guangzhou | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1337 | 1958 | N/A | |
| Beijing | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1387 | 1956 | N/A | |
| Tbilisi | $5,500 (₹4,59,250) | $55,200 (₹46,09,200) | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1427 | 1918 | N/A | |
| Shanghai | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1449 | 1956 | N/A | |
| Tianjin | $1,200 (₹1,00,200) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1601 | 1958 | N/A | |
| Yichang | $5,000 (₹4,17,500) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1612 | 2000 | N/A | |
| Tbilisi | $5,500 (₹4,59,250) | Contact for fees | N/A | NMC | WHO | #1651 | 1918 | N/A |
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