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 | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 3 | 31 |
| Listed programs | 3 | 31 |
| Annual fee range | Check fee details | $1,190 - $20,800 |
| Teaching medium | English, Portuguese, with English accepted for entry evidence and Portuguese progression requirement, Portuguese | English, English with Vietnamese clinical communication, Vietnamese, English, Vietnamese, Primarily Vietnamese |
| Main intake months | September, September 2026 | October, September |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, especially in the Lisbon region. | 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 |
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
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.
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.
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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 | Portugal | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 3 | 31 |
| Listed programs | 3 | 31 |
| Annual fee range | Check fee details | $1,190 - $20,800 |
| Teaching medium | English, Portuguese, with English accepted for entry evidence and Portuguese progression requirement, Portuguese | English, English with Vietnamese clinical communication, Vietnamese, English, Vietnamese, Primarily Vietnamese |
| Main intake months | September, September 2026 | October, September |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, especially in the Lisbon region. | 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 |
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
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.
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.
Need help choosing?
If you want help based on your budget, NEET profile, or preferred country, submit your details and our team will contact you.
