🇷🇸 MBBS Destination

Study Medicine in Serbia

Home to some of the Balkans' oldest public medical faculties, offering EU-adjacent recognition and English-medium programmes in historic university cities.

Partner Network

Universities Where You Can Study Medicine in Serbia

University of Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

University of Niš

Niš, Serbia

Why Here

Advantages of Studying Medicine in Serbia

Long-established public medical faculties

Both partner universities are public institutions with medical faculties tracing back over a century, backed by state university systems.

NMC and WHO recognised

Serbian medical degrees from our partner universities are recognised by the NMC and listed with the WHO, keeping the FMGE/NExT pathway open for Indian graduates.

English-medium programme with smaller class sizes

Compared to some larger MBBS-abroad destinations, Serbian medical faculties tend to run smaller cohorts, which can mean closer faculty contact during clinical years.

Closer Look

Top Universities in Serbia

University of Belgrade

University of Belgrade in Belgrade stands out for: Oldest & largest university in Serbia & Balkans (since 1808); NMC & WHO recognized, EU diploma.

University of Niš

University of Niš in Niš stands out for: Globally accredited (NMC, WHO, FAIMER, ECFMG, GMC, AMC recognized); Recently accredited by Serbia's NAT (November 2024).

Getting In

Eligibility & Admission Requirements

Typical requirements across our Serbia partner universities. Exact criteria can vary slightly by university — check the specific university page for confirmation.

✓Education: 12th pass (Secondary education completion)
✓Pcb Aggregate: Minimum C grade requirement
✓Neet: Not mandatory for admission (but recommended for India practice)
✓Age: No specific age limit mentioned
✓English: TOEFL (min 87) or IELTS (min 6.0)
✓Competitive Admission: High competition (13% acceptance rate)

The Programme

Program Structure & Duration

Duration

6 years (12 semesters, integral curriculum)

Medium of Instruction

English (100%)

Budgeting

Costs & Financing

Approximate annual tuition per university. Full cost breakdowns (hostel, one-time charges) are on each university's own page.

University	City	Approx. Tuition / Year
University of Belgrade	Belgrade	₹4,80,000 (~$6100)
University of Niš	Niš	₹7,00,000 (~$8900)

Good to Know

Interesting Facts About Serbia

✦The University of Belgrade is Serbia's oldest and largest university, founded in the 19th century.

✦The University of Niš is the second-largest in Serbia and serves the country's southern region.

✦Both partner universities teach the MBBS-equivalent programme entirely in English for international students.

✦Serbia sits at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, giving easy access to neighbouring EU countries.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an MBBS from Serbia recognised by NMC?

Yes, our Serbian partner universities are NMC and WHO recognised. Always verify current status at nmc.org.in before applying.

Is Serbia part of the EU?

No, Serbia is an EU candidate country, not yet a full member — degree recognition within Serbia and internationally is separate from EU membership status.

Is NEET required for MBBS in Serbia?

Yes, a qualifying NEET-UG score is mandatory for Indian students under NMC regulations.

Is an entrance exam required?

Admission at our partner universities is generally NEET-score based rather than requiring a separate university entrance test — confirm on the specific university page.

What is the duration of the programme?

Typically 6 years across 12 semesters, following the integrated European medical curriculum structure.

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