Study MBBS in Iran: a guide for Indian students
Iran has a long tradition of medical education, with large government universities of medical sciences in Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad and other cities. Several run international programmes for foreign students, and fees are moderate.
XEAL Education Works currently helps students with admission to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Arak University of Medical Sciences and Islamic Azad University (Tehran). Their fees are shown in the table above.
Course duration and structure
| Total duration | About 6–7 years, including internship, depending on the university |
|---|---|
| Medium of instruction | English in international programmes (confirm for clinical years) |
| Intake | Usually September; some universities also have a February intake |
| Licensing in India | FMGE (until NExT is introduced), then a 12-month internship in India |
Why Indian students consider Iran
- Established government universities with large teaching hospitals.
- Moderate fees, usually quoted in US dollars.
- High patient load in university hospitals.
Language: check this carefully
Basic science subjects are taught in English in international programmes, but patients in Iran speak Persian (Farsi), and clinical years often involve Persian. NMC rules require the whole course to be English-medium, so confirm in writing how the clinical years and the internship are taught before you apply. We check this with each university for you.
Eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology: usually at least 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories).
- 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.
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 Iran?
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.
Is MBBS in Iran taught in English?
International programmes teach in English, but clinical work may involve Persian. Confirm that the whole course, including the internship, is English-medium.
What does MBBS in Iran cost?
At the universities we work with, fees are currently listed at about USD 16,500–18,700. See the table above for each university.
Talk to an admission counsellor
Call +91-9697360000 or +91-9906514555, email info@xeal.in, or visit our contact page. XEAL Education Works, Srinagar.