Top 10 Countries to Study MBBS for Indian Students (Low Fees)

Being Indians, we always have curiosity and attraction about foreign countries. But most of us can not even think about studying abroad, as we feel that it is not our cup of tea. Actually this is not the case and if you consider studying MBBS abroad then in fact, studying MBBS abroad is quite a possible thing than studying MBBS in India. Don’t you believe it?

Yes, this is the reality. To study MBBS course in India a student will have to spend more money than studying MBBS abroad.

Private medical colleges in India have very higher fees than the Government medical colleges in India. But for the students, it is very difficult to secure an admission to a Government medical college. There is a huge competition as the number of institutions and effectively the number of available seats are very less compared to the number of students appearing.

To study MBBS in India a student will need to spend more than Rs.75 lakhs but if a student choose to study MBBS abroad, then he/ she will have to spend between Rs.15 lakhs to Rs.50 lakhs only.

As a result, students prefer private medical colleges. These medical colleges take capitation fees from the students apart from the tuition fees and the tuition fees are also very higher.

Hence, students prefer to study MBBS abroad. Either students can work hard to get an admission into a Government medical college in India or they can pursue MBBS in abroad in the countries which offer it at low cost.

But students would need to choose the right country and the right college.

How to Select the Right Country for Studying MBBS Abroad?

Choosing a right country for your MBBS education abroad is a very important and challenging task. You should consider following things while choosing a country:-

1. You should look for quality education and thus make sure that the medical institution should be approved and recognized by NMC, UNESCO, WHO, IMED and other international boards.
2. The education curriculum of the medical universities should be competent so that you should be able to survive in the outside world.
3. Students generally do not have idea about which country to choose and they just go by the names of the countries like Australia, Canada, USA, UK etc.

Actually these are the best options but these countries have many restrictions for international students to allow them to study medicine. Also the education cost in these countries lies between Rs.1 to 4 crore and thus this can not be a feasible option for them.

By this way, the task of choosing a country will get easier and better for you.

List of Top 10 Countries Which Provide MBBS Education (Low Cost)

1. Ukraine
2. Philippines
3. Russia
4. Nepal
5. China
6. Kyrgyzstan
7. Poland
8. Bangladesh
9. Belarus
10. Kazakhstan

Now, do you want to know more about the MBBS education in these countries? OK, let's go through them -

1 Ukraine

The next country in the list is Ukraine. The cost of living in Ukraine is low and the tuition fees are also low. It has world class education system and thus it is a popular and affordable study destination among students.

Medical universities in Ukraine are recognized by the International organizations like NMC, WHO, and UNESCO. No admission test or entrance test is required to study MBBS education in Ukraine. Medical colleges in Ukraine have a teacher-student ratio of 1:10, thus they deliver a very good quality of education.

Below are some of the most famous medical universities in Ukraine -

Bogomolets National Medical University
Kharkiv National Medical University
V.N.Karazin Kharkiv National University
Kharkiv International Medical University
Vinnitsa National Medical University

2 Philippines

For MBBS in abroad, Philippines is one of the most profitable options for Indian students. The MBBS education in Philippines follows the American format of teaching and the medium of education is also English, hence it is favorable for Indian students.

The cost for studying a complete MBBS course in Philippines is around Rs.75 lakhs and it is 75% less than the cost of studying MBBS from private Indian medical colleges.

The top medical universities in Philippines which students can choose are -

AMA School of Medicine, Manila
University of Perpetual help
Angeles University Foundation
Bicol Christian College

3 Russia

For the MBBS aspirants in India, Russia is the best option as the Western countries are quite expensive. MBBS education in Russia is at low cost but quality of education is excellent.

Admission procedure for medical colleges in Russia is very simple. There is no need to give any kind of entrance exam. A student who have passed 12th exam with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology can apply for MBBS in Russia.

Medical aspirants can choose any of the following medical university in Russia -

Altai State Medical University
Lomonosov Moscow State University
First Moscow State Medical University
Peoples' Friendship University
Tyumen State Medical University

4 Nepal

Nepal has many medical colleges which provide best quality of MBBS education. Nepal has pleasant weather and it is very closer to India thus students prefer studying MBBS in Nepal. Medical colleges in Nepal are also approved and accredited by NMC, WHO etc.

The top medical universities in Philippines which students can choose are -

Janaki Medical College
Kathmandu Medical College
National Medical College
Nepal Medical College
Kathmandu university school of Medical Sciences

5 China

In China, there are 45 NMC approved medical institutions. These NMC approved institutions are further classified as A+, A, B+, B and C+, C. The cost of education in B category medical institutions is low as compared to A, but students should go for A grade institutions as their fees are less than those institutes in India.

MBBS degree from China is accepted worldwide and students get global exposure. Also MBBS education in China is provided in English language.

Below are the China's famous medical institutes include -

China Medical University
Hebei Medical University
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Capital Medical University
Jilin Medical University

6 Kyrgyzstan

The most affordable MBBS programs are offered by Kyrgyzstan at a very low cost as Rs.12 to 18 lakhs.

The medical aspirants who want to pursue MBBS education at a considerably low cost should definitely think of this country. Students should apply to the medical colleges in Kyrgyzstan in the month of July and within 15-20 days the process will get completed. It is a necessary criteria that a student must have scored minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 12th standard.

Famous medical colleges/universities of Kyrgyzstan are as follows -

International School of Medicine
Jalalabad Medical University
Osh State Medical University
Asian Medical Institute

7 Poland

Poland follows high class European education system and thus it has started gaining popularity for MBBS education.

For studying MBBS in Poland, one has to take a 1 year preparatory course too prior to the MBBS program of 6 years.

By studying in Poland, students get not only the best quality of education but also huge global exposure. The medium of instruction is English, thus many overseas students study MBBS in Poland.

Below are the top medical universities in Poland -

University of Lodz
Medical University of Lublin
Medical University of Gdansk
Medical Academy of Bialystok

8 Bangladesh

Course structure in Bangladesh is similar to the course structure in India and this is the main reason why students choose Bangladesh for studying MBBS. It offers best quality of MBBS education.

In order to pursue MBBS education from Bangladesh, students must have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at their 12th standard.

Have a look at some of the renowned medical colleges of Bangladesh -

East-west medical College
Delta medical college
Jahurul Islam Medical College
Bangladesh Medical College

9 Belarus

There are many famous medical universities in Belarus. They have low fee structure as well as they are recognized by NMC and WHO.

Medical universities in Belarus are recognized worldwide. They give MBBS education through English medium of instruction and thus the universities are preferred by international students.

Below are the most famous medical universities of Belarus -

Belarusian State Medical University
Gomel State Medical University
Vitebsk State Medical University
Grodno State Medical University

10 Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a very good option for medical aspirants who want to study MBBS at a very low cost. The universities in Kazakhstan offer best quality of MBBS education. All the top medical universities have accreditation by NMC, WHO, USMLE etc.

MBBS from Kazakhstan has value throughout the world. Also, compared to other countries, it is very easy to get an admission in a medical college at Kazakhstan.

Have a look at the top medical universities in Kazakhstan -

Karaganda State Medical University
Kazakh National Medical University
Semipalatinsk State Medical Academy
South Kazakhstan State Medical Academy
West Kazakhstan State Medical Academy

So, as of now you must have got a clear idea about which countries can be best suitable for you to study MBBS abroad at low cost.

But above all, you should not forget to do hard work. Because just getting an admission to an MBBS course is not your goal, but your goal is to complete it successfully. And for that, you do not have any option to hard work. After all, you are going to serve the people.

So, without wasting any more time, go ahead, find a best medical university for you and serve humanity by becoming a proficient doctor!