Saudi Arabia MBBS fee guide
King Saud UniversityMBBS Fees 2026
King Saud University offers a highly selective academically distinguished medicine route with premium annual tuition. This is not a general easy-admission MBBS pathway.
Medicine and Surgery for Academically Distinguished StudentsKing Saud University MedicineKing Saud University MBBS
City
Riyadh
Duration
7 years
Language
Arabic and English
Admission route
Self-funded
Fee structure
King Saud 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 2,49,72,528
Approx. $277,473
Grand total to complete course
Approx. INR 2,56,92,528 to INR 2,63,22,528
Approx. $285,473 to $292,473
Approximate 5-7 year completion budget: tuition/course fees plus hostel, mess, visa, air-ticket, insurance, documentation and route expenses. Conversion used: USD 1 = INR 90.
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.
King Saud University quick program sheet
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Medicine and Surgery for Academically Distinguished Students | |
| Admission route | Self-funded | |
| Gender | Male and Female | |
| Language | Arabic and English | |
| Duration | 7 years | |
| Tuition | SAR 148,646 per year | |
| Tests / assessments to check | SAT >= 1200, interview/written assessment, strict profile screening |
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 | |
| SAT score (1200+ benchmark) | Keep ready | |
| Medical exam records | Keep ready |
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
- SAT score (1200+ benchmark)
- Medical exam records
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.
- SAT 1200+ is a major benchmark in this route.
- Students should verify bilingual (Arabic/English) teaching and clinical communication requirements.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
A short FAQ helps this page rank for fee queries without implying the fees are fixed or guaranteed.
Who should consider this route?
Primarily very strong academic profiles ready for strict screening, SAT threshold, and competitive progression conditions.
Is this a standard MBBS option for every applicant?
No. It should be counselled as an academically distinguished route with high selectivity and high fee commitment.
Next step
Verify the latest fee before admission
Highly selective distinguished route