MBBS country comparison
This page compares fees, climate, eligibility, living cost, and current university options for Indian students considering MBBS in these two countries.
| Metric | Hungary | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee range | $20,900 - $20,900 | Check fee details |
| Teaching medium | English | English / Portuguese, Portuguese |
| Main intake months | September | September, September 2026 |
| Climate | Hungary has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Budapest students should budget for seasonal heating, clothing and transport as well as tuition and accommodation. | Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, especially in the Lisbon region. |
| Living cost estimate | Check city-wise living cost | Check city-wise living cost |
| Admission cycle | Check official details | Check official details |
Hungary
Hungary is a Central European destination with English-taught study options in medicine and health sciences. Semmelweis University is based in Budapest and publishes programme-level rules for language, entrance examinations, tuition, application deadlines and prior qualifications.
Admission process
Portugal
Portugal is a Western European Union member state home to Catolica Medical School, a newer, WFME-recognized Integrated Master in Medicine programme with English-medium pre-clinical instruction and a dedicated international-applicant admissions track.
Admission process
Hungary
Students compare Hungary for its established higher-education system, Budapest location and English-language medical and health-science programmes. Costs, professional recognition, residence requirements and eligibility vary by programme and nationality, so applicants should verify the current official record before applying.
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