MBBS Abroad Fees for Indian Students 2026: Country-wise Fees Per Year

MBBS abroad fees for Indian students come to about ₹18–60 lakh in total for tuition, hostel and food over the full programme, or roughly ₹3–10 lakh a year. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have the lowest fees, Russia sits in the middle, and Georgia costs the most.

MBBS abroad fees by country (2026)

Totals cover tuition, hostel and food for the full programme. The per-year figure is the total divided by six years, so treat it as an average: the actual yearly payment depends on the university, and fees change between intakes. WCIEC gives you a written, university-wise and year-wise breakdown during your free counselling session.

MBBS abroad fees per year

Most families plan their budget year by year, so it helps to know the yearly cost as well as the total. An MBBS abroad that meets NMC rules runs for at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship at the same university, so most programmes take about six years. Spread over six years:

• Kazakhstan: about ₹3–4 lakh a year
• Kyrgyzstan: about ₹4–5 lakh a year
• Russia: about ₹5–7 lakh a year
• Georgia: about ₹5–10 lakh a year

In the first year, also budget for one-time costs that are not in these figures, such as the visa, flights and document work. Ask your counsellor for the exact schedule of payments for the university you choose.

Lowest fees MBBS abroad for Indian students

If budget is your main concern, these are the lowest-cost options among the countries WCIEC works with, in price order:

1. MBBS in Kazakhstan: about ₹18–25 lakh in total. The lowest total cost on this list, with English-medium batches and visa processing in about 2–4 weeks.
2. MBBS in Kyrgyzstan: about ₹25–30 lakh in total. A six-year English-medium programme (five years of study plus a one-year internship). WCIEC places students at three partner universities: Osh State University, Jalal-Abad State University and Jalal-Abad International University.
3. MBBS in Russia: about ₹30–40 lakh in total. Large, long-established universities with big teaching hospitals.

What MBBS abroad fees include, and what they don't

Usually included in the totals above

• Tuition fees for the full programme
• Hostel accommodation
• Food

Usually extra

• Flights to and from India
• Student visa fees and renewals
• Medical insurance
• Document attestation, apostille and translation
• Books, clothing (especially winter clothing) and personal expenses

Ask for every one of these in writing before you decide, so there are no surprises after you arrive.

MBBS abroad fees compared with private medical colleges in India

For many families, the main reason to study MBBS abroad is cost. A total of ₹18–60 lakh is often less than the fees at private medical colleges in India, and admission abroad has no capitation or donation fee. Seats are also less competitive: a NEET pass is enough, so you don't need the high rank a government seat in India requires.

Will a low-fee MBBS abroad be valid in India?

Validity depends on the programme, not on the fee. Under the National Medical Commission's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021:

• The course must run for at least 54 months, followed by an internship of at least 12 months at the same foreign university.
• The whole course must be taught in English.
• The degree must make you eligible to register and practise as a doctor in that country.
• After returning, you must clear the licensing exam (FMGE, to be replaced by NExT) and complete a 12-month supervised internship in India.

You can read the regulation on the NMC website. WCIEC also includes free FMGE/NExT coaching with every admission.

How to keep your MBBS abroad costs down

• Choose the country for your budget first, then the university. The country decides most of the total.
• Get a year-wise fee schedule in writing before you pay anything.
• Keep every fee receipt and match it against the written schedule.
• Ask about fee discounts that universities offer for an intake; your counsellor will tell you what is available that year. See MBBS abroad scholarships.
• Apply early. Admissions usually take 5–10 weeks from counselling to departure, and early applicants have more university options.

MBBS abroad fees: frequently asked questions

See fees and details for each country