MBBS in Bangladesh vs Russia: Fees, Duration and Which to Choose
Short answer: Bangladesh suits students who want a curriculum, climate, food and disease pattern close to India's. Russia suits students who want lower yearly fees and large, long-established universities, and are ready for cold winters and learning Russian for patient contact. Total tuition on our list: Bangladesh ₹31.4 lakh to ₹48.6 lakh; Russia ₹20 lakh to ₹84.2 lakh.
Side-by-side comparison
| Bangladesh | Russia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total tuition (our list) | ₹31.4 lakh to ₹48.6 lakh | ₹20 lakh to ₹84.2 lakh |
| Course length | 5 years + 1-year internship | Usually 6 years |
| Teaching language | English | English-medium programmes; Russian needed with patients |
| How fees are paid | Often a package, in instalments | Usually year by year |
| Climate and food | Similar to eastern India | Long, cold winters; Indian mess at many universities |
| Distance from India | Short flight or road travel | Long flights, often with a connection |
| NEET | Required in both cases for the degree to count in India | |
Converted at about ₹95 per US dollar (October 2026). Totals are tuition only; hostel, food and travel are extra.
MBBS in Bangladesh: colleges and total fees
| College | City | Total fee (listed) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Din Akij Medical College | Khulna | USD 33,000 | ₹31.4 lakh |
| North Bengal Medical College | Sirajganj | USD 35,000 | ₹33.3 lakh |
| Parkview Medical college | Sylhet | USD 35,000 | ₹33.3 lakh |
| Ad-din Sakina Women's Medical College | Jashore | USD 37,000 | ₹35.2 lakh |
| Southern Medical College | Chattogram | USD 37,000 | ₹35.2 lakh |
| Marks Medical College | Dhaka | USD 37,000 | ₹35.2 lakh |
| Brahmanbaria Medical College | Brahmanbaria | USD 38,000 | ₹36.1 lakh |
| Monowara Sikder Medical College | Shariatpur | USD 38,000 | ₹36.1 lakh |
| President Abdul Hamid Medical College | Kishoreganj | USD 38,000 | ₹36.1 lakh |
| Ad-din Bashundhara Medical College | Dhaka | USD 38,500 | ₹36.6 lakh |
| US Bangla Medical College | Dhaka | USD 40,000 | ₹38 lakh |
| Mainamoti Medical College | Cumilla | USD 40,000 | ₹38 lakh |
| City Medical College | Savar, Dhaka | USD 40,000 | ₹38 lakh |
| Ibn Sina Medical College | Dhaka | USD 40,000 | ₹38 lakh |
| Central Medical College | Cumilla | USD 41,000 | ₹39 lakh |
| Jahurul Islam Medical College | Kishoreganj | USD 41,000 | ₹39 lakh |
| Z H Sikder Women's Medical College | Dhaka | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Tairunessa Memorial Medical College | Gazipur | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Prime Medical College | Rangpur | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Popular Medical College | Dhaka | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| USTC Chittagong (IAHS) | Chattogram | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Sylhet Women's Medical College | Sylhet | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Green Life Medical College | Dhaka | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Universal Medical College | Dhaka | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Dhaka Community medical college | Dhaka | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur | Faridpur | USD 42,000 | ₹39.9 lakh |
| Shaheed Mansur Ali Medical College | Dhaka | USD 43,000 | ₹40.9 lakh |
| MH Samorita Medical College | Dhaka | USD 43,000 | ₹40.9 lakh |
| Ad-din Women's Medical College | Dhaka | USD 43,000 | ₹40.9 lakh |
| International Medical College | Gazipur | USD 44,000 | ₹41.8 lakh |
| Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College | Dhaka | USD 44,000 | ₹41.8 lakh |
| Delta Medical College | Dhaka | USD 44,200 | ₹42 lakh |
| Dhaka Central International Medical College | Dhaka | USD 44,500 | ₹42.3 lakh |
| Anwar Khan Modern Medical College | Dhaka | USD 45,000 | ₹42.8 lakh |
| Enam Medical College | Savar, Dhaka | USD 45,000 | ₹42.8 lakh |
| Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College | Sirajganj | USD 45,000 | ₹42.8 lakh |
| Ashiyan Medical College | Dhaka | USD 45,000 | ₹42.8 lakh |
| Monno Medical College | Manikganj | USD 45,000 | ₹42.8 lakh |
| Kumudini Women's Medical College | Mirzapur, Tangail | USD 45,300 | ₹43 lakh |
| East West Medical College | Dhaka | USD 46,000 | ₹43.7 lakh |
| Medical College for Women & Hospital, Uttara | Dhaka | USD 47,000 | ₹44.7 lakh |
| Dhaka National Medical College | Dhaka | USD 48,000 | ₹45.6 lakh |
| Community Based Medical College | Mymensingh | USD 48,000 | ₹45.6 lakh |
| Bangladesh Medical College | Dhaka | USD 49,000 | ₹46.6 lakh |
| Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College | Dhaka | USD 51,150 | ₹48.6 lakh |
MBBS in Russia: colleges and total fees
For the full list, see MBBS colleges in Bangladesh and MBBS colleges in Russia. Fees for Russian universities change every year, so ask us for the current figure before you decide.
Who should choose Bangladesh
- Students who want a syllabus and textbooks close to Indian MBBS, which helps with the licensing exam.
- Families who want their child close to home, with similar food and weather.
- Students with a good Class 12 PCB score, since Bangladeshi colleges also look at board marks.
Who should choose Russia
- Students who want to spread the cost year by year.
- Students comfortable with a new language and cold weather.
- Students drawn to large public universities with big hospitals and research facilities.
Rules that apply to both
The National Medical Commission accepts a foreign MBBS only if you qualified NEET-UG first, the course is at least 54 months in English, you do a 12-month internship at the same university, and the degree lets you register as a doctor in that country. You then complete a 12-month internship in India and pass the licensing exam (FMGE, to be replaced by NExT).
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Is MBBS cheaper in Bangladesh or Russia?
Russia usually has lower yearly fees, while Bangladesh is often quoted as one total package. On our list, Bangladesh totals are ₹31.4 lakh to ₹48.6 lakh and Russia ₹20 lakh to ₹84.2 lakh in tuition. Compare the full course cost including hostel before deciding.
Is MBBS in Bangladesh valid in India?
Yes, if you qualified NEET-UG before admission and the course meets the NMC rules: at least 54 months, English medium, and a 12-month internship at the same university. You then pass the Indian licensing exam.
Do I need to learn Russian for MBBS in Russia?
Lectures in English-medium programmes are in English, but you need working Russian to talk to patients during clinical years. Universities teach it as part of the course.
Which is closer to India, Bangladesh or Russia?
Bangladesh. It shares a border with India, and the climate and food are similar to eastern India.