Saudi Arabia MBBS fee guide
Riyadh Elm UniversityMBBS Fees 2026
Riyadh Elm University offers a semester-wise private medicine route in Riyadh. Students should verify weighted-ratio and SAAT/GAT equivalency handling for non-Saudi board profiles.
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of SurgeryRiyadh Elm University MedicineRiyadh Elm University MBBS
City
Riyadh
Duration
7 years
Language
English
Admission route
Paid study — resident and international
Fee structure
Riyadh Elm 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.
Riyadh Elm University quick program sheet
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | |
| 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 | Weighted ratio benchmark, SAAT/GAT or accepted alternatives |
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 | |
| Test score proofs required by university | Keep ready | |
| Alternative exam proof if GAT/SAAT not available | 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
- Test score proofs required by university
- Alternative exam proof if GAT/SAAT not available
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.
- Students should get written clarity on accepted alternatives if they do not have GAT/SAAT.
- Registration and tuition payment readiness is part of admission compliance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common fee questions are answered below while keeping estimates separate from confirmed university charges.
Can Indian board students apply without GAT/SAAT?
Possibly through accepted alternatives, but this must be confirmed through official university process for the intake year.
Is this fee annual or semester-wise?
The listing indicates SAR 46,000 per semester.
Next step
Verify the latest fee before admission
Private Riyadh option