Follows NMC guidelines · English-medium · Affordable feesMBBS in Vietnam is a strong option for Indian students who want a lower-cost, English-medium, closer-to-home alternative to private MBBS in India or colder destinations like Russia. The right university can offer workable fees, growing Indian student support, and a credible India-return pathway, and our team helps you choose and secure the right option instead of leaving you to figure it out alone.
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Updated 27 Mar 2026. Use these numbers to understand fees, eligibility, hostel, and admission support before you speak with our team.
Program
MBBS (6-year international MD program)
Annual tuition
$2,833 – $8,000
Living costs
$2,400 – $4,800 per year
Total 6-year cost
Roughly ₹15 lakh – ₹45 lakh all-in
Verified fee breakdowns for colleges that have shared their 2026 structure. Amounts are in USD unless stated otherwise, so families can compare tuition, hostel, and one-time charges clearly.
Tuition (Years 1–6)
$4,500
per year
2 semesters × $2,250 each
University reg. fee
₹1,10,000 (~$1,214)
Hostel fee
One-time charges
Important notes
Tuition (Years 1–6)
$4,101
per year
3 semesters × $1,367 each
University reg. fee
₹1,10,000 (~$1,214)
Hostel fee
One-time charges
Important notes
Tuition (Years 1–6)
$5,200
per year
2 semesters × $2,600 each
University reg. fee
₹1,10,000 (~$1,214)
Hostel fee
One-time charges
Important notes
Tuition (Years 1–6)
$5,000
per year
2 semesters × $2,500 each
University reg. fee
₹1,10,000 (~$1,214)
Hostel fee
One-time charges
Important notes
Significantly lower fees than Indian private medical colleges — total 6-year costs can be ₹15–45 lakh all-in, well below comparable programs in Russia or Eastern Europe.
Multiple universities follow NMC guidelines — graduates can sit FMGE/NExT to practise medicine in India.
Vietnam is geographically close to India (3–5 hour flights), making semester breaks, emergency travel, and family visits far easier than European or Central Asian destinations.
English is the primary teaching language in international MBBS programs, eliminating the language barrier that affects clinical years in Russia, China, or Kazakhstan.
A rapidly growing Indian student community across Can Tho, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City means established Indian food, cultural support, and peer networks from day one.
Diverse city choices — from the coastal lifestyle of Da Nang to the Mekong Delta calm of Can Tho — let students match their personality and lifestyle preferences.
Program
MBBS (6-year international MD program)
Annual tuition
$2,833 – $8,000
Living costs
$2,400 – $4,800 per year
Total 6-year cost
Roughly ₹15 lakh – ₹45 lakh all-in
Intake
September
Medium
English (with Vietnamese clinical orientation)
NEET required
Not for admission — required before program start if practising in India
Recognition
WDOMS / WHO listing and India-return fit are university-specific
A side-by-side comparison of key factors to help you evaluate both pathways.
Admission
Some foreign universities may not ask for NEET UG during admissions, but that does not override Indian eligibility rules for future screening or licensing.
Practising in India
To appear for FMGE / NExT and practice medicine in India, NEET must have been qualified before your MBBS program began. Without this, your degree has no legal standing in India.
Agent misinformation — beware
Some agents advise students to start MBBS first and appear for NEET the following year. This is incorrect and harmful. NMC requires NEET qualification before program commencement — appearing after does not validate your degree. NEET scores are also valid for only 3 years from the date of result.
Indian students applying for MBBS in Vietnam must meet the standard NMC requirements for overseas medical education, as confirmed in the 2022 NMC Screening Test Regulations.
Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects
Usually 50% to 60% aggregate in PCB depending on the university; stronger options may expect better academic consistency
NEET-UG not required for admission — but must have qualified NEET-UG before the program starts if you intend to practise medicine in India after graduation
Age 17 or above at the time of admission
Valid Indian passport
A step-by-step overview of how Indian students apply for MBBS in Vietnam.
If you plan to practise in India, ensure you have a valid NEET-UG score before your MBBS program begins
Check that your chosen Vietnam university fits current NMC expectations for the India-return pathway before you pay any fees
Submit your application with required documents to the university or an authorised representative
Receive the university's official admission offer letter
Apply for a Vietnam student visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in India
Complete pre-departure medical tests including HIV test
Travel to Vietnam and complete registration at the university
Attend orientation and begin English-medium MBBS classes in September
Educational documents
Visa documents
How the MBBS in Vietnam curriculum is structured across the program.
Year 1 – Year 2
Year 3 – Year 4
Year 5 – Year 6
Vietnam universities typically provide on-campus or adjacent hostel accommodation for international students with monthly costs from $80–180/month. Universities in Can Tho, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City have Indian student communities with dedicated Indian food options. Phan Chau Trinh University and Duy Tan University both offer modern student residential facilities. Private housing in larger cities is affordable and gives students more independence after the first year.
Vietnam does not have a large-scale government scholarship programme specifically for Indian MBBS students. Public universities like Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy occasionally offer partial fee waivers on a case-by-case basis for strong applicants. Bilateral education agreements between India and Vietnam cover a small number of sponsored seats annually — verify current availability with the Vietnamese Embassy in India or the university's international admissions team before applying.
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