MBBS in Egypt is a rising choice of Indians as well as students from other nations too. Egypt is an ancient country with universities of deep rooted history. The universities have extensive teaching experience and the country gives a chance for exploration. Some universities have made their place in the top 500 universities of the world. Of course the students must learn Arabic but the medium of instruction in universities is English. No IELTS/TOEFL score required to be submitted. There is no entrance test for admission to MBBS in Egypt not the student has to pay donation or capitation fee to enter into MBBS course. Rather the universities offer MBBS at an affordable fee. Most important advantage of studying MBBS in Egypt is that with the amendment in regulations, the medical students are permitted to interact with the patients from the very 1st year and the 2 years of mandatory internship is counted as a professional experience in the country. However, this 2 years of internship done in Egypt is valid in India is still a question as MCI permits only 1 year of internship for Indian medical students.

No. MBBS in Egypt does not have an entrance test. A student with 65%/78 GPA in 10+2 or equivalent is eligible to apply for MBBS in Egypt. Qualifying NEET is a mandatory requirement for Indian medical aspirant.

MBBS in Egypt is technically 7 years program including 2 years of intensive internship. According to the Egyptian Government statement, the classes starting from 2018-2019 will have to undergo 2 years of practical training after 5 years of medicine study. The regulation stated that the 5 years undergraduate study of medicine will be followed by 2 years of practical training after which the students must qualify an examination that will determine their potential as professional doctors. The 2 years of practical training will be counted as 2 years of professional experience in the country. The government statement also made it clear allowing the students to take a transfer in another university or pursue internship in another country. However, the students are advised to read the country guidelines before making up their mind to leave Egypt and pursue internship in another country.

The average annual tuition fee for MBBS in Egypt is 6,000 USD. The first year expenses may be high and goes around 11,000 USD and it is 6000 USD from 2nd year onwards. Hostel expenses amount to 700-800 USD for a year. There are other expenses like the visa extension, medical and insurance that amount to approximate 75-100 USD for a year. Considering the average expenses as in 2020, 1st year will amount to approximate 11,775 USD (including the tuition fee, accommodation, medical & insurance). Starting 2nd year onwards the fee amounts to 6675 USD per year. On an average, a student needs to spend 150 USD in a month for food and essential needs.

Summers are real hot in Egypt with average temperature of 40°C. It even goes to 50°C sometimes. Winters are cold but not chilled in the northern part of the country with an average temperature of 10-12°C. Summers are accompanied with plenty of sunshine and scorching heat.