1,465 Medicine (MBBS) Programs in Asia

Medicine (MBBS) tuition fees in Asia, 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 Asia

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

• Kunming Medical University (KMU) (224)
• Nanjing Medical University (NJMU) (148)
• Central South University (CSU) (113)
• Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (84)
• Jilin University (JLU) (55)
• Wuhan University (WHU) (53)
• Sichuan University (SCU) (53)
• Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) (49)
• Qingdao University (QDU) (47)
• Xuzhou Medical University (XZMU) (43)

January intake in Asia

12 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Pre-Medical Foundation Program — Zhengzhou University (ZZU) · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Forensic Medicine — Dali University (DU) · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Surgery — Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Internal Medicine — Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Rehabilitation Medicine and Physiotherapy — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Pediatrics — Dali University (DU) · starts Jan 2027

Study Medicine (MBBS) in Asia: common questions

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

1,465 medicine (mbbs) programs at 115 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

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

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in medicine (mbbs) in Asia is 5,678 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,916 USD and 5,977 USD a year.

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

Yes — 74% of the medicine (mbbs) programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (1,091 of 1,465).

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

6 of the 1,465 programs in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for medicine (mbbs) in Asia?

Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 4,888 USD, against 5,678 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.