35 Medicine (MBBS) Programs in Africa

Medicine (MBBS) tuition fees in Africa, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within medicine (mbbs)

Top universities for Medicine (MBBS) in Africa

Ranked by how many medicine (mbbs) programs each one runs in Africa — the count is next to the name.

• University of Nairobi (13)
• University of Pretoria (13)
• University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (8)
• University of Cape Town (1)

Study Medicine (MBBS) in Africa: common questions

How many medicine (mbbs) programs are there in Africa?

35 medicine (mbbs) programs at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in Africa cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in medicine (mbbs) in Africa is 2,689 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 2,685 USD and 3,061 USD a year.

Can I study medicine (mbbs) in Africa in English?

Yes — 100% of the medicine (mbbs) programs in Africa in our catalog are taught in English (35 of 35).

Are any of these medicine (mbbs) programs available online?

1 of the 35 programs in Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.