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Vietnam offers affordable and high-quality MBBS programs for Indian students, recognized by the NMC, WHO, and MCI. With 58 verified colleges, it provides a safe environment, English-medium education, and cultural similarity.

Vietnam offers affordable and high-quality MBBS programs for Indian students, recognized by the NMC, WHO, and MCI. With 58 verified colleges, it provides a safe environment, English-medium education, and cultural similarity.

Vietnam has emerged as a popular destination for Indian medical aspirants seeking an affordable yet quality MBBS education abroad. The country boasts a robust healthcare system and several universities that offer the MBBS program in English, making it accessible for international students. With 58 verified colleges listed, Vietnam provides a wide range of options for students looking to pursue their medical careers without breaking the bank.

The curriculum in Vietnamese medical universities is designed to meet international standards, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for global medical practice. Additionally, the cost of living and tuition fees are significantly lower compared to other popular destinations like Russia or Ukraine. This makes Vietnam an attractive choice for students who wish to balance quality education with financial feasibility.

Key highlights

  • 58 verified medical colleges offering MBBS in English medium
  • Tuition fees range from $3,000 to $6,000 per year, significantly lower than Western countries
  • Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), WHO, and FAIMER
  • Low cost of living with safe campuses and vibrant student communities
  • Rich cultural heritage and diverse cuisine provide a unique living experience

Frequently asked questions

Is Vietnam a good place for Indian students to study MBBS?

Yes, Vietnam is an excellent choice due to its affordable tuition fees, recognized degrees, and cultural similarities that make it easier for Indian students to adapt.

Are the medical colleges in Vietnam recognized by the NMC?

Yes, all 58 listed verified colleges in Vietnam are recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), allowing graduates to practice medicine in India after clearing the FMGE exam.

What is the average tuition fee for MBBS in Vietnam?

The average tuition fee for MBBS in Vietnam ranges from $3,000 to $6,000 per year, depending on the university and city location.

Do I need to learn Vietnamese to study medicine there?

No, the MBBS programs are taught entirely in English. However, learning basic Vietnamese can help with daily life interactions and clinical postings after graduation.

Guide updated Jul 23, 2026 · Verified WDOMS data on TrustMBBS

About Vietnam

Flag of Vietnam

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia. With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres and a population of over 102 million, it is the world's 16th-most populous country. One of two Marxist-Leninist states in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is bordered by China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west; it lies along the Gulf of Thailan…

Capital
Hanoi
Population
101.34M
Region
Asia

Currency: Vietnamese đồng (₫)

Dialing code: +84

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  • World Tourism rankings

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  • Vietnam Railways

    Vietnam National Railways (VNR; Vietnamese: Tổng công ty Đường sắt Việt Nam, lit. 'Vietnam Railways Corporation') is the state-owned operator of the railway

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Đại Việt, Champa, Angkor Empire and their neighbours, late 13th century
Đại Việt, Champa, Angkor Empire and their neighbours, late 13th century
Vietnam's territories around 1838, during the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia
Vietnam's territories around 1838, during the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia
Capture of Saigon by Charles Rigault de Genouilly on 18 February 1859
Capture of Saigon by Charles Rigault de Genouilly on 18 February 1859
The Grand Palais built for the 1902–1903 world's fair, when Hanoi became French Indochina's capital
The Grand Palais built for the 1902–1903 world's fair, when Hanoi became French Indochina's capital

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✈️ Before you fly to Viet Nam

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 Viet Nam; 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 Viet Nam

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

# College name City
1 Buon Ma Thuot Medical University Buon Ma Thuot
2 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Faculty of Medicine Can Tho
3 Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy Da Nang
4 Dai Nam University Faculty of Medicine Hanoi
5 Dong A University College of Medicine Da Nang City
6 Duy Tan University Faculty of Medicine Da Nang
7 Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hai Phong
8 Hanoi Medical University Hanoi
9 Hong Bang International University Faculty of Medicine Ho Chi Minh
10 Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hue
11 Nam Can Tho University Faculty of Medicine Can Tho City
12 Nguyen Tat Thanh University Faculty of Medicine Ho Chi Minh
13 Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ho Chi Minh
14 Phan Chau Trinh University Dien Ban town
15 Phenikaa University Faculty of Medicine Hanoi
16 Tan Tao University School of Medicine Duc Hoa Ha
17 Tay Nguyen University Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Buon Ma Thuot
18 Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy Thai Binh
19 Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy Faculty of Medicine Thai Nguyen
20 Tra Vinh University School of Medicine and Pharmacy Tra Vinh
21 University of Danang Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Da Nang
22 University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh
23 University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi Hanoi
24 Vietnam Military Medical University Faculty of Medicine Hanoi
25 Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City School of Medicine Di An City
26 Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine Hanoi
27 Vinh Medical University Faculty of Medicine Vinh
28 VinUniversity College of Health Sciences Hanoi
29 Vo Truong Toan University Faculty of Medicine Tan Phu Thanh

🛡️ Safety & expenses in Viet Nam

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

113 (police) / 115 (ambulance)

Commonly used general emergency number. Save it in your phone on arrival, and confirm it with your university — some regions use a different local number.

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 Viet Nam — 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 Viet Nam

The college pages for Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam

Colleges with the most student reviews from this country.

# College Name City Rating Reviews
1 Dai Nam University Faculty of Medicine Hanoi 4.5 ⭐ 215
2 Nguyen Tat Thanh University Faculty of Medicine Ho Chi Minh 3.5 ⭐ 119
3 Phenikaa University Faculty of Medicine Hanoi 4.4 ⭐ 118
4 Vietnam Military Medical University Faculty of Medicine Hanoi 4.5 ⭐ 113
5 Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy Thai Binh 4.2 ⭐ 106
6 Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy Da Nang 4.6 ⭐ 103
7 Dong A University College of Medicine Da Nang City 4.6 ⭐ 102
8 Nam Can Tho University Faculty of Medicine Can Tho City 4.6 ⭐ 101
9 Duy Tan University Faculty of Medicine Da Nang 3.9 ⭐ 100
10 Vinh Medical University Faculty of Medicine Vinh 4.3 ⭐ 58
11 University of Danang Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Da Nang 4.5 ⭐ 15
12 VinUniversity College of Health Sciences Hanoi 4.7 ⭐ 7
13 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Faculty of Medicine Can Tho 4.7 ⭐ 5
14 Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City School of Medicine Di An City 4.4 ⭐ 4
15 Tra Vinh University School of Medicine and Pharmacy Tra Vinh 4.2 ⭐ 3
16 Hanoi Medical University Hanoi — 2
17 Phan Chau Trinh University Dien Ban town — 2
18 Buon Ma Thuot Medical University Buon Ma Thuot — 2
19 Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hai Phong — 2
20 Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine Hanoi — 2
21 Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ho Chi Minh — 2
22 Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy Faculty of Medicine Thai Nguyen — 2
23 Tay Nguyen University Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Buon Ma Thuot — 2
24 University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi Hanoi — 2
25 Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hue — 2
26 Vo Truong Toan University Faculty of Medicine Tan Phu Thanh — 2
27 Tan Tao University School of Medicine Duc Hoa Ha — 2
28 University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh — 2
29 Hong Bang International University Faculty of Medicine Ho Chi Minh — 2

📰 Latest news about MBBS in Viet Nam

Headlines related to medical education, admissions, and student updates in Viet Nam.

📝 Longest student reviews from Viet Nam

Top 10 detailed reviews shared by students, along with the universities they belong to.

Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy

Nhu Quynh Nguyen
The university regularly organizes extracurricular activities for students, creating opportunities for them to study and gain practical experience. Despite many difficulties and challenges, we are fortunate to receive enthusiastic support from our teachers. If you are looking for a university in Da Nang, you might consider this option.

Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Faculty of Medicine

Latalee Marthe
The toilet is super dirty huhu, I came here for 3 consecutive days and the power went out, it was pitch black, I went home and my rate went up immediately, I hope the school accepts your comments and makes changes. NQQ hall is beautiful, has good screen facilities, and a convenient water dispenser. I hope the toilet problem improves.

Nguyen Tat Thanh University Faculty of Medicine

Ngh?a Võ
Course registration is based solely on word-of-mouth among students; there's no official school website announcement. We haven't even finished this semester yet, and we have to pay tuition for the next semester. The April 30th-May 1st holiday is until the 3rd, while the 3rd is the deadline for tuition payment. Contact the page…

Phenikaa University Faculty of Medicine

H??ng Giang Nguy?n
Phenikaa is not only a place to study but also a place where I grow up every day. Here, I met great friends, learned many meaningful things, and had the companionship of teachers who were always enthusiastic and ready to support at all times. To me, Phenikaa is an indispensable part of my youth. #BanvaPhenikaa #IntotheColorverse

Nam Can Tho University Faculty of Medicine

Ng?cc Th?oo
Nam Can Tho University (NCTU) offers a friendly learning environment with enthusiastic and approachable teachers. The university boasts excellent facilities, spacious classrooms, and numerous activities and clubs that help students become more active, connect easily, and develop themselves during their university years. ? …

Dai Nam University Faculty of Medicine

binh nguyen
I'm a first-year student, and after a week of studying at Dai Nam University, I've noticed that the facilities are very modern. The lecture halls are spacious and cool because they have air conditioning; the school restrooms are airy and clean, but there's no toilet paper near the toilet bowl, so you have to... (More)

Duy Tan University Faculty of Medicine

Võ Gia Huy
The university has enthusiastic faculty and friendly students, but the management team is extremely poor. The facilities are modern, but the professional ethics of the management and administration are not very good. The tuition fees are acceptable. Those who want some adventure should join the DTU community.

Dong A University College of Medicine

Trà Nguy?n V?n Nh?t
Dong A University is a great school, with friendly consultants and lecturers. Always answer all questions of students, not only that, the infrastructure system is very good. The school has many clubs and sports fields, so it will help us to train better physically and help us to communicate better.

Vinh Medical University Faculty of Medicine

Tinh Fuho
The hospital mainly examines babies. The nurses and doctors are very enthusiastic. The parking lot is very narrow and cars are easily stolen. The floor plan doesn't match the hospital's blueprint. They don't accept health insurance for out-of-network patients; a referral letter is required.

Vietnam Military Medical University Faculty of Medicine

Long Lê
I've been waiting for my appointment since morning, and they're getting both the examination and the results for October 30th. By 11 am, it still hasn't reached number 30... and that's for the requested appointment. For those covered by insurance, it'll probably be until tomorrow.

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