Saudi Arabia MBBS fee guide
Alfaisal UniversityMBBS Fees 2026
Alfaisal University is a premium private medicine route where applicants are typically expected to secure university-level admission first, then proceed with Study in Saudi platform flow.
Medicine & Surgery, MBBSAlfaisal University MedicineAlfaisal University MBBS
City
Riyadh
Duration
6 years
Language
English
Admission route
Self-funded
Fee structure
Alfaisal University fee breakdown
The cards below keep tuition, hostel, ministry or other charges separate so the first-year payable estimate does not get confused with the full course cost.
Total tuition fees and grand total
Total tuition/course fees
Approx. INR 1.43 crore
Approx. $150,400
Grand total to complete course
Approx. INR 1.51 crore to INR 1.58 crore
Approx. $158,400 to $165,400
Approximate 5-7 year completion budget: tuition/course fees plus hostel, mess, visa, air-ticket, insurance, documentation and route expenses. Approximate INR equivalent for planning; 1 USD approx INR 95.28. Rate checked 2 July 2026.
Currency converter
1 SAR approx INR 25.411 USD approx SAR 3.75
Indicative rate checked 2 July 2026. Bank, card and transfer rates can differ.
Alfaisal University quick program sheet
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Medicine & Surgery, MBBS | |
| Admission route | Self-funded | |
| Gender | Male and Female | |
| Language | English | |
| Duration | 6 years | |
| Tuition | Base tuition: SAR 94,000 per academic year (SAR 47,000 per semester). VAT may apply where applicable; at 15%, the corresponding amount is SAR 108,100/year (SAR 54,050/semester). | |
| Tests / assessments to check | SAT/ACT/IB/A-Level/UCAT/MCAT or Saudi equivalents plus IELTS/TOEFL |
Fees and test requirements can change by intake. Always verify with official university and Study in Saudi source pages before submitting payment.
Alfaisal tuition basis
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base semester tuition | SAR 47,000/semester | Official base undergraduate tuition before any applicable VAT. |
| Base annual tuition | SAR 94,000/year | Two semesters at the official base tuition. |
| VAT-inclusive semester example | SAR 54,050/semester | Shown only for a student/invoice subject to 15% VAT. |
| VAT-inclusive annual example | SAR 108,100/year | 15% VAT case; do not treat as a separate base tuition figure. |
VAT applicability must be checked against the official student category and final university invoice.
What Indian students should prepare
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Keep ready | |
| University-specific documents required by Alfaisal | Keep ready |
Primary references
Official sources used for this guide
Open the university or regulator pages below and reconfirm the current intake before submitting an application or payment.
Documents
Documents to keep ready
These are the basic documents the brief asks to keep in hand before processing the admission.
- Class 12 certificate (Science/PCB or equivalent)
- Class 12 marksheet
- Valid passport
- Medical fitness report
- Attested academic documents
- Financial proof for self-funded study
- NEET scorecard for India-return planning
- High School Diploma
- University-specific documents required by Alfaisal
Verification
What should be checked before payment?
These notes are written to keep the fee page useful for families while staying clear about the things that must still be verified.
- Program conditions can change by intake year. Re-check the current Study in Saudi listing and university notice before payment.
- Indian students should verify NMC/FMGE/NExT pathway implications before final admission.
- Do not treat generic 'High School Diploma' wording as enough by itself; keep a full document file ready.
- Confirm internship, clinical training format, refund policy, and licensing eligibility in writing.
- International applicants must document financial capacity with a six-month bank statement showing at least SAR 150,000 or an accepted guarantee.
- Keep base tuition and VAT-inclusive examples separate when comparing fee sheets.
- Obtain a signed letter separating academic study, clinical clerkship and the 12-month internship available to international students.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common fee questions are answered below while keeping estimates separate from confirmed university charges.
What is Alfaisal's published annual tuition?
Base undergraduate tuition is SAR 47,000 per semester or SAR 94,000 per academic year. VAT may apply where applicable; at 15%, the corresponding amount is SAR 54,050 per semester or SAR 108,100 per year. The application fee is SAR 600 and the SAR 20,000 reservation payment forms part of tuition.
How much financial proof is required?
International applicants are asked for an authenticated six-month bank statement showing at least SAR 150,000, or an accepted financial guarantee.
Next step
Verify the latest fee before admission
15% VAT case: SAR 108,100/year where applicable