NMC-Approved Medical Universities Abroad 2026
Best Medical Colleges in the World (NMC Approved)
522 universities across 17 countries that meet the National Medical Commission's criteria for Indian students — with total course fees and FMGE pass rates, so you can verify legitimacy before you apply.
Always cross-check on the official NMC website before paying any fees. FMGE pass rates per NBE results data .
NMC-Approved Universities in Russia (136)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altai Medical University | Barnaul | $30,000 | — |
| Amurskaya Medical College | Blagoveshchensk | $31,211 | — |
| Astrakhan Medical College | Astrakhan | $24,600 | 13.3% |
| Astrakhan State Medical University | Astrakhan | $24,600 | 13.3% |
| Barnaul Nursing College | Barnaul | — | 35.0% |
| Bashkir State Medical University | Ufa | $21,630 | — |
| Belgorod Medical College | Belgorod | $21,600 | 17.6% |
| Belgorod National Research University | Belgorod | $30,000 | 17.6% |
| Belgorod State University | — | $30,000 | 17.6% |
| Chelyabinsk Medical College | Chelyabinsk | — | 35.0% |
| Chelyabinsk Nursing College | Chelyabinsk | — | 35.0% |
| Chuvash State Medical University | — | $16,800 | 32.0% |
| Crimea Federal University | — | $27,155 | 40.2% |
| Crimea Federal University Medical Academy | Simferopol | $27,155 | 40.2% |
| Dagestan State Medical University | Makhachkala | $30,650 | 19.6% |
NMC-Approved Universities in China (84)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anhui Medical University | Hefei | $28,400 | — |
| Beihua University | Jilin | $22,220 | — |
| Beihua University School of Medicine | Jilin | $22,200 | — |
| Beijing University of Chinese Medicine | Beijing | — | — |
| Capital Medical University | Beijing | — | — |
| Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine | Changsha | — | — |
| China Medical University | Shenyang | $39,300 | — |
| China Medical University Dalian Branch | Dalian | $36,000 | 28.9% |
| China Medical University School of Medicine | Shenyang | $39,300 | — |
| China Three Gorges University | Yichang | $25,180 | — |
| Chongqing Medical University | Guangzhou | $25,200 | — |
| Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine University | Chongqing | $26,400 | — |
| Dalian Medical University | Dalian | $36,000 | 28.9% |
| Dali University | Dali | $36,000 | — |
| Fujian Medical University | — | $30,420 | — |
NMC-Approved Universities in Philippines (45)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama School Of Medicine | — | $25,000 | 18.2% |
| AMA School of Medicine | Makati City | $33,000 | 18.2% |
| Angeles University Foundation | Angeles | — | 51.7% |
| Bicol Christian College of Medicine | scenic city of Legazpi | $18,700 | — |
| Bicol University | Legazpi City | $18,700 | — |
| Bicol University College of Medicine | Legazpi | $18,700 | — |
| Brokenshire College School of Medicine | Davao City | — | — |
| Cagayan State University | — | $15,000 | — |
| Cagayan State University | Tuguegarao City | $15,000 | — |
| Cagayan Valley Medical College | Tuguegarao City | — | — |
| CALABARZON Medical Institute | Laguna | — | — |
| Cebu Institute Of Medicine Verified | Cebu | $33,880 | 100.0% |
| Central Visayas Medical Academy | Cebu | $33,710 | — |
| Davao Medical School Foundation | Davao City | $21,100 | 57.1% |
| Davao Medical School Foundation | — | $132,000 | 57.1% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Bangladesh (39)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Medical College Dhaka | Dhaka | $11,100 | 42.0% |
| Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University | Dhaka | — | — |
| Bangladesh Medical College | Dhaka | $51,000 | — |
| Barind Medical College | Rajshahi | $37,000 | 36.7% |
| Barisal Medical College | Barisal | — | 36.7% |
| Bogra Medical College | Bogra Cantonment | $45,000 | 11.3% |
| Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College | Chattogram | $45,000 | — |
| Chittagong Medical College | Chittagong | $36,650 | 36.0% |
| Community Based Medical College Bangladesh | Mymensingh | $45,600 | 42.0% |
| Delta Medical College | Dhaka | $42,100 | 36.7% |
| Dhaka Medical College | capital city of Bangladesh | $210,000 | 42.0% |
| Dhaka National Medical College | Dhaka | $210,000 | 36.7% |
| Eastern Medical College | Comilla | $39,000 | — |
| Enam Medical College | Savar, Dhaka | $240,000 | — |
| Faridpur Medical College | Faridpur | $700 | 0.0% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Kyrgyzstan (32)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University of Central Asia | Bishkek | $66,000 | — |
| Asian Institute of Medicine and Science | Kant | $23,900 | — |
| Asian Medical Institute | Kant | $23,900 | — |
| Avicenna International Medical University | Bishkek | $24,000 | 26.0% |
| Avicenna International Medical University | — | $24,000 | 26.0% |
| Bishkek Medical College | Chu River valley near the Kyrgyz Mountains | $28,450 | — |
| Central Asian Medical University | Bishkek | $22,500 | — |
| Chui University | Tokmok | $22,500 | — |
| Eurasian International Medical University | Bishkek | $17,928 | 28.9% |
| International Medical University Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | $33,050 | — |
| International School of Medicine | St | $33,050 | 28.9% |
| International University of Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | $33,050 | 25.1% |
| International University of Kyrgyzstan Medical Faculty | Bishkek | $33,050 | — |
| Issyk-Kul State University | Karakol | $22,500 | 30.0% |
| Jalalabad Medical College | Jalalabad | $27,900 | — |
NMC-Approved Universities in Nepal (29)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birat Medical College | Biratnagar | $350,964 | 32.2% |
| B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | Dharan | $69,000 | 71.4% |
| B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | — | $75,000 | 61.5% |
| Chitwan Medical College | Chitwan | $74,000 | — |
| Chitwan Medical College | — | $74,400 | — |
| College of Medical Sciences | Bharatpur | — | — |
| Devdaha Medical College | Devdaha | $59,800 | 36.0% |
| Gandaki Medical College | Pokhara | $63,318 | — |
| Janaki Medical College | Janakpur | $397,590 | 17.7% |
| Karnali Academy of Health Sciences | Jumla | — | — |
| Kathmandu Medical College | Kathmandu | $397,590 | 60.0% |
| Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences | Dhulikhel | $75,000 | 53.3% |
| Kathmandu University School Of Medical Sciences | — | — | 53.3% |
| KIST Medical College | Lalitpur | $397,590 | 60.0% |
| Lumbini Medical College | — | $55,100 | 41.2% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Kazakhstan (26)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akmola State Medical Academy | Nur-Sultan | $31,400 | 28.9% |
| Al-Farabi Kazakh National University | Almaty | $31,400 | 51.1% |
| Almaty Medical College | Almaty | $40,900 | — |
| Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University | Almaty | $40,900 | 20.4% |
| Astana Medical University | — | $40,000 | 41.0% |
| Atyrau State University | Atyrau | — | — |
| Central Asian University | Almaty | $22,500 | — |
| International Kazakh-Turkish University | Shymkent | $31,400 | — |
| JSC National Scientific Medical Center | Almaty | $40,900 | 11.3% |
| Karaganda State Medical University | Karaganda | $24,600 | 28.3% |
| Kazakh National Medical University | Almaty | $40,900 | 27.2% |
| Kazakhstani Medical Institute | Karaganda | $210,000 | — |
| Kazakhstan-Russian Medical University | Almaty | $210,000 | — |
| Kokshetau State University | Kokshetau | $27,600 | 6.9% |
| Kostanay State Medical University | Kostanay | $210,000 | 35.0% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Ukraine (26)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogomolets National Medical University | — | $30,000 | 23.0% |
| Bogomolets National Medical University | Kyiv | $30,000 | 23.0% |
| Bukovinian State Medical University | Chernivtsi | $23,500 | 29.5% |
| Bukovinian State Medical University | — | $23,500 | 29.5% |
| Crimean Federal University | Simferopol | $27,155 | 40.2% |
| Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University | — | $32,700 | — |
| Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University | Ivano Frankivsk | $27,500 | 34.5% |
| Kharkiv National Medical University | Kharkiv | $28,800 | 40.0% |
| Kyiv Medical University | capital city of Ukraine | $26,500 | 35.0% |
| Lugansk State Medical University | Rivne | $28,500 | — |
| Lviv National Medical University | Lviv | $32,700 | — |
| National Pirogov Memorial Medical University | Vinnytsia | — | 35.0% |
| Odessa National Medical University | Odesa | $30,100 | 28.0% |
| Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University | Mykolaiv | $22,200 | — |
| Poltava State Medical University | Poltava | $24,000 | 26.5% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Uzbekistan (22)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukhara Medical College | Bukhara | $19,200 | 47.8% |
| Fergana State Medical Institute of Public Health | Fergana | $29,050 | 35.0% |
| Ferghana Nursing Institute | Fergana | $29,050 | 35.0% |
| Ferghana State Medical Institute | Fergana | $29,050 | — |
| Ferghana Valley Medical College | Fergana | $29,050 | — |
| Kokand State Pedagogical Institute | Kokand | $210,000 | 28.9% |
| Navoi Medical College | Navoi | — | 12.5% |
| Navoi State Medical Institute | Navoi | $28,000 | 12.5% |
| Navoi State Mining Institute | Navoi | $28,000 | 35.0% |
| Samarkand Medical College | Samarkand | $30,250 | — |
| Samarkand Medical Institute | Samarkand | $30,250 | — |
| Samarkand Nursing College | Samarkand | $30,250 | — |
| Samarkand State Medical Institute | Samarkand | $30,250 | — |
| Scientific Research Institute of Virology | a major urban center | — | 36.7% |
| Silk Road International University Medical School | Samarkand | $44,958 | 12.5% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Georgia (19)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akaki Tsereteli State University | Kutaisi | $24,000 | 23.9% |
| Batumi School of Medicine | Batumi | $30,000 | 63.3% |
| David Tvildiani Medical University | — | $36,000 | 48.5% |
| David Tvildiani Medical University | Tbilisi | $36,000 | 48.5% |
| Georgian American University | Tbilisi | $33,000 | 36.0% |
| Georgian National University SEU | Tbilisi | $35,400 | 36.0% |
| Grigol Robakidze University | Tbilisi | $33,000 | 20.7% |
| Kutaisi Medical Institute | Kutaisi | $39,000 | 35.6% |
| Kutaisi University | historic city of Kutaisi | $24,000 | 35.6% |
| Marneuli University | Marneuli | $31,000 | — |
| New Vision University | Tbilisi | $42,000 | 33.3% |
| Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy | Tbilisi | $42,000 | 32.1% |
| Tbilisi Medical Academy | Tbilisi | $48,000 | 26.9% |
| Tbilisi Medical Institute | Tbilisi | $48,000 | 32.1% |
| Tbilisi School of Nursing | Tbilisi | $48,000 | 35.6% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Armenia (18)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Medical Institute | Kapan | — | — |
| Azerap Medical University | Yerevan | $18,000 | — |
| Caucasus University | Tbilisi | $36,000 | 23.9% |
| Eurasia International University | Yerevan | — | 40.0% |
| Gyumri Nursing College | Gyumri | — | 50.0% |
| Gyumri State Medical University | Gyumri | — | 35.0% |
| Gyumri State Pedagogical Institute | Gyumri | — | 35.0% |
| Haybusak University | Yerevan | $29,400 | 23.5% |
| Kotayk Medical College | Abovyan | — | 35.0% |
| Lori Medical Institute | Vanadzor | — | — |
| Mkhitar Gosh Armenian-Russian International University | Yerevan | $17,400 | 10.8% |
| Russian-Armenian University | Yerevan | $31,740 | — |
| Saint Tereza Medical University | Yerevan | $16,000 | 97.1% |
| St.Tereza Medical University | Yerevan | $16,000 | 97.1% |
| University of Traditional Medicine | Yerevan | $18,000 | 21.7% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Egypt (15)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine | Cairo | $31,000 | 28.9% |
| Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine | Alexandria | $56,000 | 28.9% |
| Assiut University Faculty of Medicine | Assiut | $31,500 | 28.9% |
| Beni-Suef University Faculty of Medicine | Minya | — | 28.9% |
| Cairo University Faculty of Medicine | Cairo | $66,500 | — |
| Fayoum University Faculty of Medicine | Fayoum City | — | 28.9% |
| Helwan University Faculty of Medicine | Cairo | $52,500 | — |
| Kafrelsheikh University Faculty of Medicine | Kafr El Sheikh | $50,400 | 28.9% |
| Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine | Mansoura | $37,500 | — |
| Minya University Faculty of Medicine | Minya | $31,500 | — |
| Sohag University Faculty of Medicine | — | $31,500 | — |
| Suez Canal University Faculty of Medicine | Ismailia | $34,500 | — |
| Tanta University | — | — | — |
| Tanta University Faculty of Medicine | Tanta | $39,000 | — |
| Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine | — | $30,000 | — |
NMC-Approved Universities in Poland (15)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegium Medicum Jagiellonian University | heart of the city | $96,000 | — |
| Jagiellonian University Medical College | Kraków | $96,000 | 50.0% |
| Medical University in Katowice | Katowice | $51,654 | 17.2% |
| Medical University of Bialystok | Bialystok | $87,480 | 28.9% |
| Medical University of Gdansk | Gdansk | $72,000 | 100.0% |
| Medical University Of Gdansk | — | $72,000 | 100.0% |
| Medical University of Lodz | Lodz | $108,432 | — |
| Medical University of Silesia | Katowice | — | 17.2% |
| Medical University Of Silesia | — | — | 17.2% |
| Medical University Of Warsaw | — | $69,000 | 90.9% |
| Nicolaus Copernicus University | — | $75,000 | 12.5% |
| Poznan University of Medical Sciences | Poznan | $79,980 | — |
| University of Opole | Opole | — | 40.0% |
| Warsaw Medical University | capital city of Poland | $69,000 | 100.0% |
| Wroclaw Medical University | Wroclaw | $106,800 | — |
NMC-Approved Universities in Romania (7)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Davila University Of Medicine | Bucharest | $72,800 | — |
| Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Bucharest | $73,200 | — |
| Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy | — | $60,500 | 21.3% |
| Nicolae Testemitanu State University | — | $25,200 | 35.0% |
| University of Oradea | Oradea | — | 28.9% |
| Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad | Arad | $36,000 | — |
| Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Timisoara | $31,200 | 21.0% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Malaysia (6)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Institute of Medicine Science and Technology | Bedong | $23,900 | — |
| Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences | Cyberjaya | — | 18.5% |
| International Medical University | Kuala Lumpur | $110,465 | 28.9% |
| SEGi University Faculty of Medicine | — | $103,000 | — |
| Taylor's University School of Medicine | Kuala Lumpur | $94,500 | 36.7% |
| Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Medicine | — | — | 18.5% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Turkey (2)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazi University Faculty of Medicine | Ankara | $39,950 | — |
| Marmara University Faculty of Medicine | Istanbul | $31,000 | 28.9% |
NMC-Approved Universities in Bulgaria (1)
| University | City | Total course (USD) | FMGE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Of Varna | — | $53,358 | — |
How to Verify NMC Eligibility Before You Apply
This list is a research starting point, not a substitute for official verification. The criteria below come from the NMC's FMGL Regulations 2021, which decide whether your foreign degree will let you sit the FMGE/NExT and practise in India. Confirm each point yourself before paying any fees.
1. Check the official NMC source
Look the university up on nmc.org.in. The regulator, not an agent or a brochure, is the authority on whether a degree qualifies you for licensing in India.
2. Confirm the course structure
NMC requires a single, continuous medical course of the prescribed minimum duration, in English, with study and clinical training at the same institution. A split course across countries or institutions is a problem.
3. Cross-check the FMGE/NExT pass rate
Pass rates from NBE results data show how graduates actually perform on the Indian licensing exam. The figures in our tables are a guide; verify the latest numbers at the source.
4. Verify local recognition
The degree must be recognised to practise medicine in the country where the university operates. A degree valid only for foreign students, not locals, is a warning sign.
5. Verify before you pay
Complete every check above before transferring large sums. Pressure to pay quickly, ahead of verification, is one of the most reliable red flags.
NMC Approval — Frequently Asked Questions
What does NMC approval mean for MBBS abroad?
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is India's medical education regulator. Indian students who graduate from a foreign university that meets NMC's FMGL Regulations 2021 criteria are eligible to take the FMGE/NExT licensing exam and practice in India. Studying at a non-compliant university can make you ineligible — always verify before applying.
How many NMC-approved medical universities are there abroad in 2026?
Our database currently tracks 522 universities across 17 countries that meet NMC criteria for Indian students. The definitive source is the National Medical Commission itself — cross-check any university on nmc.org.in before paying fees.
Which country has the most NMC-approved universities?
Russia currently has the most NMC-approved universities in our database (136), followed by China (84) and Philippines (45).
Is NMC approval the same as WHO listing?
No. WHO/WDOMS listing only means a university appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools. NMC compliance is a stricter, India-specific requirement covering course duration, clinical training, and licensing eligibility. A WHO-listed university is not automatically valid for practicing in India.
How can I verify a university's NMC eligibility myself?
Start with the official NMC website (nmc.org.in) and check the university against the FMGL Regulations 2021 criteria — single continuous course, English medium, minimum course duration, and clinical training at the same institution. Cross-check the FMGE/NExT pass rate from NBE results data, and confirm the degree is recognised in the country where the university is located. Our country-wise list is a starting point; the NMC and NBE sources are the final word.
What are warning signs of a university that may not be NMC-compliant?
Be cautious if an agent guarantees a seat without entrance criteria, pushes a course shorter than the NMC minimum duration, splits study and clinical training across different countries or institutions, cannot show the university on the NMC or WDOMS records, or pressures you to pay large sums before you have independently verified eligibility. When the messaging focuses on easy admission rather than verifiable recognition, treat it as a red flag.
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