MBBS Abroad Fees for Indian Students
The full cost of MBBS abroad for Indian students, item by item: tuition, hostel, food, transport, books, insurance, flights and visa for every partner university, per month, per year and for all six years.
What does MBBS abroad really cost? Most agents only quote the tuition fee. Your family pays much more than that: rent, food, transport, books, insurance, flights home and the one-time costs for visa and documents. On this page we break down the full cost of MBBS abroad for Indian students, item by item, for every partner university of Medschool Experts.
Total cost of MBBS abroad: from about 46,000 € for six years in Kyrgyzstan and about 54,000 € in Bosnia, including tuition, living costs, insurance and one flight home per year.
MBBS abroad fees for Indian students: total cost overview
| University | Country | Tuition per year | Total per year | Total for 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHSM Bishkek / Issyk-Kul | Kyrgyzstan | 3,250 € | 7,610 € | 46,120 € |
| Medical Faculty Foča | Bosnia | 3,500 € | 8,980 € | 54,380 € |
| University of Banja Luka | Bosnia | 4,000 € | 10,080 € | 60,980 € |
| University of Niš | Serbia | 6,000 € | 12,380 € | 74,780 € |
| Mostar School of Medicine | Bosnia | 9,000 € | 15,080 € | 90,980 € |
| MU Pleven | Bulgaria | 9,000 € | 16,080 € | 97,080 € |
| MU Varna, Sofia, Plovdiv or Burgas | Bulgaria | 10,000 € | 17,680 € | 106,680 € |
| Western Balkans University Tirana (Early Bird) | Albania | 10,800 € | 18,330 € | 110,480 € |
Tuition fees are fixed per year. Living costs are realistic averages for a student who shares a flat or lives in the hostel and cooks at home.
Detailed cost breakdown per university
Open a university to see every cost item per month, per year and for the full six years of MBBS abroad.
IHSM Bishkek / Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan: about 46,120 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 3,250 € (about 3,700 USD) | 19,500 € |
| University hostel | 100 € | 1,200 € | 7,200 € |
| Food and groceries | 150 € | 1,800 € | 10,800 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 30 € | 360 € | 2,160 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 150 € | 900 € |
| Health insurance | – | 150 € | 900 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 700 € | 4,200 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 460 € | 460 € |
| Total | 280 € living | 7,610 € | 46,120 € |
Medical Faculty Foča, Bosnia: about 54,380 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 3,500 € | 21,000 € |
| Room in a shared flat | 150 € | 1,800 € | 10,800 € |
| Food and groceries | 175 € | 2,100 € | 12,600 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 40 € | 480 € | 2,880 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 200 € | 1,200 € |
| Health insurance | – | 250 € | 1,500 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 650 € | 3,900 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 500 € | 500 € |
| Total | 365 € living | 8,980 € | 54,380 € |
University of Banja Luka, Bosnia: about 60,980 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 4,000 € | 24,000 € |
| Room in a shared flat | 200 € | 2,400 € | 14,400 € |
| Food and groceries | 175 € | 2,100 € | 12,600 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 40 € | 480 € | 2,880 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 200 € | 1,200 € |
| Health insurance | – | 250 € | 1,500 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 650 € | 3,900 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 500 € | 500 € |
| Total | 415 € living | 10,080 € | 60,980 € |
University of Niš, Serbia: about 74,780 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 6,000 € | 36,000 € |
| Room in a shared flat | 200 € | 2,400 € | 14,400 € |
| Food and groceries | 200 € | 2,400 € | 14,400 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 40 € | 480 € | 2,880 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 200 € | 1,200 € |
| Health insurance | – | 250 € | 1,500 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 650 € | 3,900 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 500 € | 500 € |
| Total | 440 € living | 12,380 € | 74,780 € |
Mostar School of Medicine, Bosnia: about 90,980 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 9,000 € | 54,000 € |
| Room in a shared flat | 200 € | 2,400 € | 14,400 € |
| Food and groceries | 175 € | 2,100 € | 12,600 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 40 € | 480 € | 2,880 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 200 € | 1,200 € |
| Health insurance | – | 250 € | 1,500 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 650 € | 3,900 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 500 € | 500 € |
| Total | 415 € living | 15,080 € | 90,980 € |
MU Pleven, Bulgaria: about 97,080 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 9,000 € | 54,000 € |
| Room in a shared flat | 250 € | 3,000 € | 18,000 € |
| Food and groceries | 200 € | 2,400 € | 14,400 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 40 € | 480 € | 2,880 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 250 € | 1,500 € |
| Health insurance | – | 300 € | 1,800 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 650 € | 3,900 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 600 € | 600 € |
| Total | 490 € living | 16,080 € | 97,080 € |
MU Varna, Sofia, Plovdiv or Burgas, Bulgaria: about 106,680 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 10,000 € | 60,000 € |
| Room in a shared flat | 300 € | 3,600 € | 21,600 € |
| Food and groceries | 200 € | 2,400 € | 14,400 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 40 € | 480 € | 2,880 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 250 € | 1,500 € |
| Health insurance | – | 300 € | 1,800 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 650 € | 3,900 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 600 € | 600 € |
| Total | 540 € living | 17,680 € | 106,680 € |
Western Balkans University Tirana (Early Bird), Albania: about 110,480 € for 6 years
| Cost item | Per month | Per year | 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | – | 10,800 € | 64,800 € |
| Room in a shared flat | 300 € | 3,600 € | 21,600 € |
| Food and groceries | 200 € | 2,400 € | 14,400 € |
| Transport, phone and internet | 40 € | 480 € | 2,880 € |
| Books, scrubs and instruments | – | 200 € | 1,200 € |
| Health insurance | – | 250 € | 1,500 € |
| One return flight to India | – | 600 € | 3,600 € |
| One-time: visa, documents, translations | – | 500 € | 500 € |
| Total | 540 € living | 18,330 € | 110,480 € |
What is included in the MBBS abroad budget
- Tuition fee: paid directly to the university, per year or per semester. No donation and no capitation fee.
- Accommodation: a room in a shared flat or a hostel place.
- Food: groceries for cooking at home.
- Transport, phone and internet: local bus, SIM card and home internet.
- Books, scrubs and instruments: textbooks, lab coat, stethoscope and dissection kit.
- Health insurance: required for the student visa and residence permit.
- Flights: one return flight to India per year.
- One-time costs: visa, residence permit, attested documents and translations.
MBBS abroad vs private MBBS in India: cost comparison
A private MBBS seat in India often costs 60,000 € to 120,000 € in tuition alone. MBBS abroad in Kyrgyzstan or in Foča (Bosnia) costs less than that in total, including six years of living costs. Read the full comparison in MBBS abroad vs private MBBS in India.
How to save money on MBBS abroad
- Book the university hostel early. In Kyrgyzstan it is the cheapest option and places go fast.
- Share a flat with two or three classmates instead of renting alone.
- Cook at home. Food costs halve compared with eating out.
- Use the Early Bird price in Albania: 10,800 € instead of 12,000 € per year.
- Finance the gap with an education loan for MBBS abroad.
FAQ: MBBS abroad fees for Indian students
What is the total cost of MBBS abroad for Indian students?
Including tuition, living costs, insurance, books and one flight home per year, MBBS abroad costs from about 46,000 € for six years in Kyrgyzstan, about 54,000 € in Foča (Bosnia) and about 75,000 € in Niš (Serbia).
Which country has the cheapest total cost for MBBS abroad?
Kyrgyzstan, with IHSM at about 7,600 € per year all inclusive, followed by Bosnia with Foča at about 9,000 € per year.
How much are living costs for MBBS abroad per month?
From about 280 € per month in Kyrgyzstan, about 365 € in Foča and about 440 € to 540 € in Serbia, Bulgaria and Albania.
Are there hidden costs?
Not with us. Tuition is paid directly to the university, and this page lists every other cost item you will have during MBBS abroad.
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