Saudi Arabia MBBS fee guide
Almaarefa UniversityMBBS Fees 2026
AlMaarefa publishes a seven-year structure: six years of MBBS study plus a separate internship year, totalling 222 credit hours. This is one of the clearest Saudi structures for NMC-focused verification.
Bachelor of MedicineAlmaarefa University MedicineAlmaarefa University MBBS
City
Al-Deraya / Riyadh region
Duration
7 years
Language
English
Admission route
Paid study — resident and international
Fee structure
Almaarefa 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 1.64 crore
Approx. $171,733
Grand total to complete course
Approx. INR 1.71 crore to INR 1.78 crore
Approx. $179,733 to $186,733
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.
Almaarefa University quick program sheet
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of Medicine | |
| Admission route | Paid study — resident and international | |
| Gender | Male and Female | |
| Language | English | |
| Duration | 7 years | |
| Tuition | SAR 46,000 per semester | |
| Tests / assessments to check | University admission criteria, certificate equivalency and English proficiency |
Fees and test requirements can change by intake. Always verify with official university and Study in Saudi source pages before submitting payment.
What Indian students should prepare
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Keep ready | |
| Official six-year curriculum and 222-credit plan | Keep ready | |
| Written international-student internship confirmation | 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
- Official six-year curriculum and 222-credit plan
- Written international-student internship confirmation
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.
- Confirm that non-Saudi students receive the same continuous hands-on internship opportunity.
- Obtain written confirmation of Saudi licensing eligibility and any non-Saudi VAT or housing charges.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common fee questions are answered below while keeping estimates separate from confirmed university charges.
What is AlMaarefa's published MBBS duration?
The university publishes six years of successful MBBS study plus one internship year, for seven years and 222 credit hours.
What is the published medicine tuition?
The verified Study in Saudi listing shows SAR 46,000 per semester for the seven-year Bachelor of Medicine paid-study route.
Next step
Verify the latest fee before admission
6 study years + 1 internship year