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Are you little-bit confused about which are the best countries to study for international students? With the help of this article, we try to answer your queries and clear your doubts.

If as a student you are planning to study medicine you should 1st appear and qualify NEET entrance exam.

As we know qualifying NEET is the 1st and the most essential step for entry to the MBBS program. In NEET if a student scores 600 out of 720, he will get a seat in a medical college in India. In case students' NEET score is below, in that case private colleges are open to welcoming you at the cost of your bulky pockets. For Indian medical colleges if a fee is heavy then it is unaffordable to you, don’t be disheartened. On the other hand MBBS abroad can offer you lots of pocket-friendly options to complete your studies.

Let's talk about the top best countries to study for international students

In India, a student who does not find an affordable college or whose score does not fit to get a medical seat India looks for other options.

For Indian students, an affordable fee structure is a key factor to be considered while choosing a country as well as the university for MBBS abroad. For most of the Indian students here, we shall list down the affordable and preferred options.

China - MBBS in China is a total of 6 years of a course which includes 5 years of medical study and 1 year of rotational internship. In China, a student completing an internship does not need to undergo an internship in India. In China, the average annual tuition fee starts at 30,000 RMB. for university in-campus accommodation on average, a student needs to spend 4,500-5,000 RMB annually and 8,000-9,000 RMB per month for food. With good academic records, China offers a scholarship to students.

MBBS in China 

● Degree: MBBS

● Intake for MBBS in China: September

● In China MBBS duration is: 5 to 6 Years

● Eligibility for MBBS in China:70% Marks in PCB, NEET Qualified

● Medium of Teaching: Chinese/English

● Fees for MBBS in China: lie in between21000 RMB to 48000 RMB Per Year

● Living Cost in China: lie in between 12000 - 15000 RMB Per Month

● Recommended Universities: China Medical University, Jilin Medical University

● Recognition of MBBS Universities in China: FAIMER, NMC, WHO, Ministry of Education China.

Kazakhstan-  In Kazakhstan, the duration of MBBS is 5 years because the internship is not part of the program and hence the students must undergo an internship in India after the completion of the degree. MBBS in  Kazakhstan the annual tuition fee ranges from 3500 USD - 4000 USD and annual accommodation is 500-700 USD and for food costs you around Rs. 8,000-9,000 per month. In Kazakhstan, the MBBS package includes all expenses when calculated at average costs starting at around 25 lacs.

MBBS in Kazakhstan 

● Intake for MBBS Course: October

● Basic Eligibility: 60% in PCB for General

● 40% for SC/ST

● NEET Exam: Yes, it is compulsory

● IELTS & TOEFL: Not required

● Minimum Course Fee: Rs. 2.3 Lakhs/Year

● Maximum Course Fee: Rs. 5 Lakhs/Year

● Top Medical Universities: Al-Farabi Kazakh National University,

● Kazakh National Medical University

● Cost of Living in Kazakhstan: Rs. 5 - 10 Thousand/Month

● Course Duration: 6 (including 1-year internship)

● Medium of Teaching: English

● Universities Recognition: NMC & WHO approved

Russia - In Russia MBBS universities offer a 6 years MBBS degree program. For MBBS in Russia, the average annual tuition fee starts at 4000-4500 USD and annual accommodation around 500-700 USD and along with that food costs you around Rs. 8,000-9,000 per month. In Russia MBBS including all expenses when calculated at average costs starts at around 27-28 lacs for 6 years. 

MBBS in Russia

● Duration of the Course: 6 Years 

● Basic Eligibility Criteria Minimum 50% in 10+ 2 Examinations with BiPC Subjects

● Requirement of NEET: Yes

● Requirement of IELTS and TOEFL: No

● Medium of Teaching: English

● List of some Popular Universities for MBBS in Russia : Irkutsk University, Kazan State Medical University, Volgograd State Medical University, etc. 

● List of some Recognition of MBBS Universities in Russia: MCI and WHO

● Intakes: September & January

The Philippines - In the Philippines, MBBS is said to be based on the US pattern. This is the reason direct admission to MD is not possible for a 12th passout student. In the Philippines, the duration of the BS program according to the Government of the Philippines is 2 years. In the Philippines, The average annual tuition fee is 4000 USD and an annual accommodation costs around 600-700 USD annually. 

MBBS in the Philippines

● Course Name: MBBS in Philippines (BS and MD) 

● Eligibility Students who have 50% marks in PCB

● Is NEET Required: Yes

● Course Pattern: BS+MD(Doctor of Medicine)

● Course Duration: 5.5 (Includes Internship))

● Minimum Course Fee: Rs.2.5 Lakhs/Year

● Maximum Course Fee: Rs.6 Lakhs/Year

● In the Philippines cost of Living is lie in between Rs 12,000- 15,000/Month

● Medium of Teaching: English

● Universities Recognition: MCI, WHO, WFME, FAIMER