Frequently asked questions about MBBS in Vietnam
The questions our counselling team hears most often from Indian students and parents, answered directly by the official admissions partner.
Common Questions
All questions, answered in full
Is MBBS from Vietnam valid to practise medicine in India?
Since 2021, the National Medical Commission (NMC) does not pre-approve individual foreign universities. Instead it issues the Foreign Medical Graduate Regulations (FMGR 2021), a set of eligibility criteria a foreign degree must satisfy. All seven partner universities on this site are listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and recognised by Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), and are positioned to satisfy FMGR 2021 requirements. Graduates must still qualify India's NExT exam to obtain a licence to practise, exactly as any other foreign medical graduate must.
Do I need to qualify NEET before applying?
For six of the seven partner universities, NEET is not required for admission — it becomes relevant only later, when the graduate needs to sit India's NExT/FMGE licensing exam. Dai Nam University is the one exception on this list: it requires a valid NEET qualifying score as a mandatory admission criterion.
What is the total cost of studying MBBS in Vietnam?
The published 2026 six-year tuition totals across the seven partner universities range from $24,606 at Dai Nam University to $39,350 at the University of Health Sciences, VNU-HCM. Hostel and one-time visa, flight, insurance and documentation costs are separate and should be confirmed in an itemised estimate before payment.
Is it safe for my child to study in Vietnam?
Vietnam is consistently rated among the safer countries for international students compared with the more common MBBS-abroad destinations, with low violent crime rates and large, established Indian student communities on partner campuses. As with any move abroad, standard precautions apply, and admissions counsellors can put parents in touch with current students and hostel wardens before the student departs.
Is the medium of instruction really English throughout?
Yes. All seven partner universities teach the MBBS programme entirely in English, with a short introductory Vietnamese-language module in the first year to support day-to-day life and basic patient communication during clinical postings.
When does the admission cycle open, and is there an entrance exam?
Applications for the September intake typically open in March–April each year. Most partner universities admit directly on Class 12 marks with no separate entrance test; Dai Nam University additionally requires a NEET qualifying score.
What documents do I need to apply?
10th and 12th marksheets, transfer certificate, an English-medium bonafide certificate, a valid passport with at least 18 months' validity, recent photographs, and — where applicable — a NEET scorecard and health certificate. The full list is on the Eligibility page.
Are there hidden costs beyond tuition and hostel fees?
The main costs to budget for are annual tuition, annual hostel fees, and one-time charges for visa processing, flights, insurance and document authentication in the first year. Reputable admission partners should be able to give you an itemised, all-in cost breakdown per university before you commit — treat any consultant unwilling to do this as a red flag.
Why does this site not compare Vietnam with the Philippines, Bangladesh, China or Nepal?
This site is intentionally scoped to Vietnam and its most commonly cross-shopped alternatives among Indian families weighing an MBBS-abroad decision in 2026 — Russia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. It does not attempt to be a general MBBS-abroad comparison resource.
How do I verify that an admissions consultant is genuine?
No private consultancy — including the ones referenced on this site — is a government body, embassy or regulatory authority, and none can lawfully claim 'embassy-authorised' status. Always verify a consultant's university MOUs directly with the university where possible, and be cautious of anyone asking for large payments before an official invitation letter has been issued.
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