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 | Portugal | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee range | Check fee details | Check fee details |
| Teaching medium | English / Portuguese, Portuguese | English |
| Main intake months | September, September 2026 | July, September, October |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, especially in the Lisbon region. | Serbia has a temperate continental climate, with warm summers, cold winters and seasonal variation. Belgrade has hot, often sunny summers and cooler winters; students should plan clothing, heating and transport around the academic calendar. |
| Living cost estimate | Check city-wise living cost | Check city-wise living cost |
| Admission cycle | Check official details | Check official details |
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
Serbia
Serbia offers accredited higher education through public and private universities, with study options across engineering, medicine, business, sciences, law, humanities and other fields. Applicants should verify each institution's current programme language, admissions route, fees, recognition and residence requirements before applying.
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Serbia
Serbia combines European higher-education structures with programmes delivered in Serbian and selected English-taught routes. Admission, tuition and international-student requirements vary by faculty and programme, so students should compare official current notices rather than rely on one country-wide rule.
