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Study MBBS in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

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Compare 10 verified MBBS colleges in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of with WDOMS listings, city-wise directories, student reviews, and latest news.

About North Korea

Flag of North Korea

North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders China and Russia to the north at the Yalu (Amnok) and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan…

Capital
Pyongyang
Population
25.95M
Region
Asia

Currency: North Korean Won (₩)

Dialing code: +850

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  • Tourism in North Korea

    Tourism in North Korea is tightly controlled by the North Korean government. All tourism is organized by several state-owned tourism bureaus, including

  • North Korea

    North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula

  • South Korea

    zone became the Republic of Korea in August 1948, while the northern zone became the Soviet-aligned Democratic People's Republic of Korea the following

Cities with verified MBBS colleges

Chongjin 1 Haeju 1 Hamhung 1 Hyesan 1 Kanggye 1 Pyongsong 1 Pyongyang 1 Sariwon 1 Sinuiju 1 Wonsan 1

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The name Korea is derived from Goguryeo, also known as Koryŏ, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
The name Korea is derived from Goguryeo, also known as Koryŏ, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
A 1945 National Geographic map of Korea, showing Japanese place names and provincial boundaries.
A 1945 National Geographic map of Korea, showing Japanese place names and provincial boundaries.
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Statue of Chollima Movement in Pyongyang
Statue of Chollima Movement in Pyongyang
Pyongyang Metro with bomb shelter functions
Pyongyang Metro with bomb shelter functions

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✈️ Before you fly to Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

The checks that separate a safe admission from a scam. Do them yourself — not through the agent.

Before paying anyone

  • College is in the World Directory of Medical Schools (every college page here shows its WDOMS ID).
  • Offer letter confirmed by email from the university's own domain.
  • Fee structure in writing; tuition paid only to the university's bank account, receipt on university letterhead.
  • Agent/consultancy name checked on Check before you pay.
  • Originals stay with you — copies only.

Documents & money

  • Passport valid 18+ months; visa; 6–8 passport photos; attested school-leaving certificates; your entrance-exam result if your home regulator requires one (NEET, MDCAT, etc.); medical certificate; police clearance if required.
  • Confirmation that this university is accepted by your own country's medical regulator — the list differs for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Malaysia and others.
  • Money on a forex card plus a little cash — never large cash handed to anyone "for the university".
  • Travel + health insurance that covers Korea, Democratic People's Republic of; a copy of every document in your email.

Landing safely

  • Know who is meeting you and confirm it with the university or a verified student — not only the agent.
  • See the hostel before paying a deposit; ask a current student whether it's the real one.
  • Register with your country's embassy or consulate after arrival (many run a student portal); save its emergency number — stranded students in the cases we've published got out through their embassy.
  • Local SIM, bank account, and the campus map in your first week — a senior can do this with you in an afternoon.
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All verified MBBS colleges in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Universities from this country listed in our WDOMS-backed directory.

# College name City
1 Chongjin Medical University Chongjin
2 Haeju Medical University Haeju
3 Hamhung Medical University Hamhung
4 Hyesan Medical University Hyesan
5 Kanggye Medical University Kanggye
6 Pyongsong Medical University Pyongsong
7 Pyongyang Medical University Pyongyang
8 Sariwon Medical University Sariwon
9 Sinuiju Medical University Sinuiju
10 Wonsan Medical University Wonsan

🛡️ Safety & expenses in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

We don't publish a made-up "safety score" — official sources and real verification beat a number nobody can audit. Here's what to actually check.

🚨 Emergency numbers

Search "Korea, Democratic People's Republic of emergency number" on arrival and save it — we don't have a verified number for this country yet.

Also save your home country's nearest embassy or consulate contact number before you fly, and register with them if your country offers it (e.g. India's MADAD portal, the UK's FCDO registration).

🧭 Before you go

  • Check your home government's official travel advisory for Korea, Democratic People's Republic of — search it here rather than trust a consultancy's summary of it.
  • Keep scanned copies of your passport, visa, and admission letter in cloud storage, separate from the originals.
  • Get travel/health insurance that explicitly covers the country and duration of your course.
  • Learn the area around your campus and hostel in daylight before relying on it at night.
  • Avoid unlicensed taxis or "guides" who approach you at the airport — arrange pickup through the university where possible.

💰 Verify these expenses yourself

We don't publish estimated costs here — they date quickly and vary by city and lifestyle. Before you commit money, get these in writing directly from the university, not only from an agent:

  • Full multi-year tuition, and whether it can increase year to year
  • Hostel/accommodation fees and what's included (food, utilities, wifi)
  • One-time costs: visa, admission/registration fees, health checks
  • Approximate flight cost for your route and how often you'd realistically travel home
  • Health insurance premium required for your visa or enrollment

🔎 Most Searched Medical Colleges in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

The college pages for Korea, Democratic People's Republic of that people reach from Google most often (Search Console, past 16 months). Being searched for is not the same as being recognised: open each page and check the regulator status, fees and stories before you pay anyone.

⭐ Most Reviewed Colleges in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Colleges with the most student reviews from this country.

# College Name City Rating Reviews
1 Hamhung Medical University Hamhung — 1
2 Sinuiju Medical University Sinuiju — 1
3 Haeju Medical University Haeju — 1
4 Sariwon Medical University Sariwon — 1
5 Chongjin Medical University Chongjin — 1
6 Pyongyang Medical University Pyongyang — 1
7 Pyongsong Medical University Pyongsong — 1
8 Kanggye Medical University Kanggye — 1
9 Hyesan Medical University Hyesan — 1
10 Wonsan Medical University Wonsan — 1

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