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 | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 20 | 31 |
| Listed programs | 21 | 31 |
| Annual fee range | $2,700 - $4,200 | $1,190 - $20,800 |
| Teaching medium | English, English course with institutional English language components, English or Italian according to the current programme track and call | English, English with Vietnamese clinical communication, Vietnamese, English, Vietnamese, Primarily Vietnamese |
| Main intake months | September, September/October, subject to the annual call, October, Academic-year intake (call-controlled) | October, September |
| Climate | Mediterranean; warm dry summers and mild winters in central-south Italy; cooler and alpine in the north. | Tropical and humid with regional variation |
| Living cost estimate | Check city-wise living cost | $228 – $460/month |
| 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
Vietnam
For Indian students, the key check is not just admission in Vietnam but whether the full course remains usable for the India-return pathway under current NMC rules.
Admission process
We assess your profile and shortlist Vietnamese universities based on official regulatory verification, NMC guideline compliance, clinical training hospital quality, and 6-year budget. Vietnam's universities vary significantly — we only present institutions with a documented track record for Indian students. We prepare your complete application documents: Class 10 and 12 marksheets with apostille, NEET scorecard, passport copy, photographs, and medical fitness certificate. Where the university requires Vietnamese translation of academic records, we arrange this as part of the 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 | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 20 | 31 |
| Listed programs | 21 | 31 |
| Annual fee range | $2,700 - $4,200 | $1,190 - $20,800 |
| Teaching medium | English, English course with institutional English language components, English or Italian according to the current programme track and call | English, English with Vietnamese clinical communication, Vietnamese, English, Vietnamese, Primarily Vietnamese |
| Main intake months | September, September/October, subject to the annual call, October, Academic-year intake (call-controlled) | October, September |
| Climate | Mediterranean; warm dry summers and mild winters in central-south Italy; cooler and alpine in the north. | Tropical and humid with regional variation |
| Living cost estimate | Check city-wise living cost | $228 – $460/month |
| 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
Vietnam
For Indian students, the key check is not just admission in Vietnam but whether the full course remains usable for the India-return pathway under current NMC rules.
Admission process
We assess your profile and shortlist Vietnamese universities based on official regulatory verification, NMC guideline compliance, clinical training hospital quality, and 6-year budget. Vietnam's universities vary significantly — we only present institutions with a documented track record for Indian students. We prepare your complete application documents: Class 10 and 12 marksheets with apostille, NEET scorecard, passport copy, photographs, and medical fitness certificate. Where the university requires Vietnamese translation of academic records, we arrange this as part of the 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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If you want help based on your budget, NEET profile, or preferred country, submit your details and our team will contact you.
