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Studying medicine in Yemen presents significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and infrastructure issues, but offers historical medical education traditions. Indian students should carefully evaluate safety, recognition, and practical training opportunities before considering this destination.

Studying medicine in Yemen presents significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and infrastructure issues, but offers historical medical education traditions. Indian students should carefully evaluate safety, recognition, and practical training opportunities before considering this destination.

Yemen has a long-standing tradition of medical education with institutions like the University of Sana'a and Aden University offering MBBS programs in English and Arabic. However, the ongoing humanitarian crisis and security concerns have severely impacted healthcare infrastructure and academic continuity.

Indian students must prioritize verified college listings from recognized bodies like NMC and WHO. Only 31 colleges are currently operational with valid recognition status. The country's medical curriculum includes clinical rotations in functioning hospitals, but practical exposure may be limited due to resource constraints.

Key highlights

  • Only 31 MBBS colleges verified for Indian students by TrustMBBS
  • Curriculum aligns with NMC guidelines for foreign medical graduates
  • Clinical training available in select functional hospitals despite challenges
  • Recognized by WHO and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
  • English medium instruction offered at select institutions

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to study MBBS in Yemen?

Safety is a major concern due to ongoing conflict. Only 31 colleges operate with verified security protocols. Consult your embassy for current travel advisories.

Are degrees from Yemen recognized in India?

Yes, if the college is listed in NMCu0027s approved foreign medical institutions list and WHO directory. Verify recognition status before admission.

What are the medium of instruction?

Most colleges offer English medium programs for international students. Some may require Arabic proficiency for clinical interactions with local patients.

How to verify college recognition?

Check NMCu0027s official website for approved institutions and WHOu0027s World Directory. Only 31 colleges meet current verification standards.

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

About Yemen

Flag of Yemen

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in southern Arabia, the country includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Arabian Sea to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. It also shares maritime borders with Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia across the Horn of Africa. Covering 455,503 square kilometre…

Capital
Sanaa
Population
32.68M
Region
Asia

Currency: Yemeni rial (﷼)

Dialing code: +967

Learn more

  • Tourism in Yemen

    Traditionally, Yemen has been a tourism centre for centuries as it is in the middle of the trade routes of the Middle East and the Horn of Africa. Tourism played

  • Ministry of Tourism (Yemen)

    The Ministry of Tourism (Arabic: وزارة السياحة) is a cabinet ministry of Yemen. Moammar Al-Eryani (18 December 2020 – present) Professor Mohamed A. Qubaty

  • Economy of Yemen

    The economy of Yemen is weak and underdeveloped, even more so since the breakout of the Yemeni Civil War which then led to instability and a growing humanitarian

Cities with verified MBBS colleges

Sana'a 9 Dhamar 3 Aden 2 Haddah 2 Mukalla 2 Al Hudaydah 1 Amran 1 Ataq 1 Hajrat Anbar 1 Ibb 1 Jiblah 1 Marib 1 Rada'a 1 Saada 1 Seiyun 1 Taiz 1

Number = verified MBBS colleges in that city. Open a city for its colleges, verified student helpers and scam reports.

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Ruins of the Great Dam of Marib
Ruins of the Great Dam of Marib
A bronze statue of Dhamar Ali Yahbur I, a Himyarite king who probably reigned in the late 3rd or early 4th century AD, displayed in the National Museum of Yemen
A bronze statue of Dhamar Ali Yahbur I, a Himyarite king who probably reigned in the late 3rd or early 4th century AD, displayed in the National Museum of Yemen
Bronze hand with an inscribed prayer in Himyaritic to god Ta'lab
Bronze hand with an inscribed prayer in Himyaritic to god Ta'lab
The interior of the Great Mosque of Sanaa, the oldest mosque in Yemen
The interior of the Great Mosque of Sanaa, the oldest mosque in Yemen

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✈️ Before you fly to Yemen

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 Yemen; 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 Yemen

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

# College name City
1 21 September University for Medical and Applied Sciences Sana'a
2 Aden University Faculty of Medicine Aden
3 AI-Baydha University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Rada'a
4 AI-Jeel AI-Jadeed University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a
5 Al-Arab University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Mukalla
6 Al-Mahweet University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Hajrat Anbar
7 Al-Razi University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a
8 Al-Saeeda University Faculty of Medicine Dhamar
9 Alyemenia University College of Medical Sciences Sana'a
10 Amran University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Amran
11 Ar-Rasheed Smart University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Haddah
12 Civilization University Faculty of Medicine Haddah
13 Dar Al Salam International University of Science and Technology College of Human Medicine Sana'a
14 Emirates International University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a
15 Genius University for Sciences and Technology College of Medicine and Health Sciences Dhamar
16 Hadhramout University of Science and Technology College of Medicine and Health Sciences Mukalla
17 Hikma University College of Medical Sciences Sana'a
18 Hodeidah University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Al Hudaydah
19 Ibb University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Ibb
20 Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences Jiblah
21 Saada University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Saada
22 Seiyun University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Seiyun
23 Shabwah University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Ataq
24 Taiz University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Taiz
25 Thamar University Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences Dhamar
26 University of Saba Region Faculty of Medicine Marib
27 University of Sana'a Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a
28 University of Science and Technology Aden Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Aden
29 University of Science and Technology Sana'a Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a

🛡️ Safety & expenses in Yemen

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 "Yemen 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 Yemen — 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 Yemen

The college pages for Yemen 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 Yemen

Colleges with the most student reviews from this country.

# College Name City Rating Reviews
1 AI-Jeel AI-Jadeed University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a 4.3 ⭐ 114
2 AI-Baydha University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Rada'a 4.3 ⭐ 114
3 Taiz University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Taiz 4.4 ⭐ 110
4 Al-Razi University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a 4.1 ⭐ 110
5 Alyemenia University College of Medical Sciences Sana'a 4.3 ⭐ 108
6 Saada University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Saada 4.3 ⭐ 108
7 University of Science and Technology Sana'a Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a 4.3 ⭐ 108
8 Al-Mahweet University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Hajrat Anbar 4.3 ⭐ 108
9 Ibb University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Ibb 4.1 ⭐ 108
10 University of Science and Technology Aden Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Aden 4.1 ⭐ 106
11 Hikma University College of Medical Sciences Sana'a 3.7 ⭐ 96
12 Aden University Faculty of Medicine Aden 3.9 ⭐ 76
13 Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences Jiblah 4.5 ⭐ 65
14 Ar-Rasheed Smart University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Haddah 4.3 ⭐ 41
15 Al-Saeeda University Faculty of Medicine Dhamar 4.4 ⭐ 36
16 Amran University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Amran 4.2 ⭐ 36
17 Al-Arab University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Mukalla 4.3 ⭐ 14
18 Seiyun University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Seiyun 4.5 ⭐ 10
19 Hodeidah University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Al Hudaydah 3.9 ⭐ 9
20 21 September University for Medical and Applied Sciences Sana'a — 2
21 Shabwah University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Ataq — 1
22 Hadhramout University of Science and Technology College of Medicine and Health Sciences Mukalla — 1
23 Genius University for Sciences and Technology College of Medicine and Health Sciences Dhamar — 1
24 Emirates International University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Sana'a — 1
25 Dar Al Salam International University of Science and Technology College of Human Medicine Sana'a — 1
26 Thamar University Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences Dhamar — 1
27 Civilization University Faculty of Medicine Haddah — 1

✈️ Travel videos from Yemen

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Dr. Fariha Khan - Volunteering in Yemen

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📰 Latest news about MBBS in Yemen

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

📝 Longest student reviews from Yemen

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

Taiz University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science

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A strong university, it was once one of the best and remains a leader. Most of its graduates have received scholarships to study abroad to complete their higher education. A garden and park are currently being built within the university, making it more attractive and eye-catching, combining education and recreation.

Al-Razi University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Osama Alarhby
It is a university of the highest and most distinguished level for excellence and success in any field. If it is in the medical field, they provide the best facilities so that the student learns and excels in applying them, and if it is in the administrative field, it is also accompanied by many resources.

Al-Arab University College of Medicine and Health Sciences

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A beautiful place, housing the Arab University for Dentistry and the Arab Hospital. It also includes an emergency center, clinics, pharmacies, and, to the back, the Arab Buffet. Adjacent to it is a medical radiology diagnostic center. It's a fully equipped hospital with ample parking and excellent doctors.

Ibb University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

haron027
It was a distinguished university with a faculty of professors who dedicated themselves to graduating brilliant students. Unfortunately, many of them are now unemployed, and many more are living abroad due to the current situation in our beloved Yemen. We wish Yemen a better future, God willing.

Aden University Faculty of Medicine

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Aden University is currently considered one of the universities that are experiencing poor and declining education. In the clear sense, it is considered a profit-making institution through which those in charge of it invest and exploit education to increase and strengthen their financial assets.

Seiyun University College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Mubarak Salim
What a great journey i had in this place " sieyun University" seeking to achieve our goals and become th "Change Makers" . We had a wonderful time with our doctors,teacher and classmates. Happy to be part in this place, I'd say may we'll meet again. All the best for you guys, enjoy your time.

Al-Saeeda University Faculty of Medicine

Ibrahim Albjly
It is a good university, but it needs independent leadership, free from partisanship, sectarianism, and regionalism, and an ambitious leadership that keeps pace with future changes and works to update its programs to keep up with the rapid development in universities worldwide.

Hikma University College of Medical Sciences

Bahth Soog
A university in every sense of the word, as I noticed its organization and regularity. The influx of male and female students is clear from their eagerness to learn, and this is confirmed by the energy and joy they feel when they leave. This is testimony to what I noticed.

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