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 | Italy | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 20 | 3 |
| Listed programs | 21 | 3 |
| Annual fee range | $2,700 - $4,200 | Check fee details |
| Teaching medium | English, English course with institutional English language components, English or Italian according to the current programme track and call | English, Portuguese, with English accepted for entry evidence and Portuguese progression requirement, Portuguese |
| Main intake months | September, September/October, subject to the annual call, October, Academic-year intake (call-controlled) | September, September 2026 |
| Climate | Mediterranean; warm dry summers and mild winters in central-south Italy; cooler and alpine in the north. | 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 |
Italy
Italy is one of Europe's most respected destinations for English-medium MBBS/MD education. Indian students choose Italy for its globally ranked public universities, WHO and NMC-recognised 6-year medicine programs, affordable tuition compared to Western Europe, and the IMAT-based admission pathway that rewards academic preparation over connections.
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
Italy
Italian public medical universities offer degrees recognised by WHO, NMC, and ECFMG — giving Indian graduates eligibility for FMGE/NExT licensing and international practice. Tuition fees are significantly lower than the UK or Australia. IMAT is an objective, entrance-exam-based pathway with test centres in India. Italy's medical education traces back to the world's first university (Bologna, 1088) and Padova (1222), giving Indian students an academic heritage unmatched in European medicine.
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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 | Italy | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 20 | 3 |
| Listed programs | 21 | 3 |
| Annual fee range | $2,700 - $4,200 | Check fee details |
| Teaching medium | English, English course with institutional English language components, English or Italian according to the current programme track and call | English, Portuguese, with English accepted for entry evidence and Portuguese progression requirement, Portuguese |
| Main intake months | September, September/October, subject to the annual call, October, Academic-year intake (call-controlled) | September, September 2026 |
| Climate | Mediterranean; warm dry summers and mild winters in central-south Italy; cooler and alpine in the north. | 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 |
Italy
Italy is one of Europe's most respected destinations for English-medium MBBS/MD education. Indian students choose Italy for its globally ranked public universities, WHO and NMC-recognised 6-year medicine programs, affordable tuition compared to Western Europe, and the IMAT-based admission pathway that rewards academic preparation over connections.
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
Italy
Italian public medical universities offer degrees recognised by WHO, NMC, and ECFMG — giving Indian graduates eligibility for FMGE/NExT licensing and international practice. Tuition fees are significantly lower than the UK or Australia. IMAT is an objective, entrance-exam-based pathway with test centres in India. Italy's medical education traces back to the world's first university (Bologna, 1088) and Padova (1222), giving Indian students an academic heritage unmatched in European medicine.
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Portugal
Portugal offers a WHO-listed, ECFMG-eligible medical degree with English-medium pre-clinical instruction, a modern Problem-Based-Learning curriculum, and a structured, transparent international-applicant admissions process, within the European Union.
Portugal
Portugal offers a WHO-listed, ECFMG-eligible medical degree with English-medium pre-clinical instruction, a modern Problem-Based-Learning curriculum, and a structured, transparent international-applicant admissions process, within the European Union.
