Study MBBS in Egypt: a guide for Indian students
Egypt has some of the oldest and most respected medical schools in the Middle East and Africa. Its large government universities run English-medium medical programmes for international students, with clinical training in very busy teaching hospitals.
XEAL Education Works currently helps students with admission to Cairo University, Ain Shams University (Cairo) and Alexandria University. Their fees are shown in the table above.
Course duration and structure
| Degree | MBBCh (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) |
|---|---|
| Total duration | 5 years of study plus a hospital internship |
| Medium of instruction | English |
| Intake | Usually September–October |
| Licensing in India | FMGE (until NExT is introduced), then a 12-month internship in India |
Why Indian students choose Egypt
- Historic government universities: Cairo University's medical school dates back to 1827.
- Very high patient volumes in university hospitals.
- English-medium programmes for international students.
Check the internship rules
The Egyptian medical degree (MBBCh) includes a long hospital internship after the study years. NMC rules require at least 54 months of study and a 12-month internship at the same university. We confirm how each university's programme and internship are structured before you apply.
Eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Egyptian universities set their own minimum marks, often higher than other countries.
- NEET-UG qualified, with a result from within the last three years.
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
- A valid passport.
Fees
At the universities we work with, total fees currently range from about USD 40,000 to USD 61,000. See the table above, or contact us for the year-by-year breakdown.
Admission process with XEAL Education Works
- Free counselling and an eligibility check against your NEET and Class 12 marks.
- Documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport and photographs.
- Admission letter from the university.
- Visa processing and pre-departure guidance.
- Travel and arrival support.
NMC rules every Indian student must check
To practise in India after studying abroad, your degree must meet the National Medical Commission's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. Before you pay any fees, make sure the university and programme meet all of these:
- NEET-UG qualified: you must qualify NEET-UG to study MBBS abroad. The NEET result is accepted for foreign admission for three years.
- At least 54 months of study at one university, followed by a 12-month internship at the same university.
- English medium for the whole course.
- The degree must let you register as a doctor in that country, on the same terms as local graduates.
- The course must be completed within 10 years of joining.
- Back in India, you must pass the licensing exam (currently FMGE, until NExT is introduced) and complete a 12-month supervised internship in India.
XEAL Education Works checks these points for every university before we recommend it to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is NEET required for MBBS in Egypt?
Yes. Indian students must qualify NEET-UG to study MBBS abroad and later practise in India. The NEET result is accepted for foreign admission for three years.
Which universities does XEAL Education Works offer in Egypt?
Cairo University, Ain Shams University and Alexandria University. See the table above for current fees.
Is MBBS in Egypt taught in English?
Yes, the international programmes are taught in English.
Talk to an admission counsellor
Call +91-9697360000 or +91-9906514555, email info@xeal.in, or visit our contact page. XEAL Education Works, Srinagar.