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Timor‑Leste Offers Affordable MBBS to Indian Students
Timor‑Leste, a peaceful country in Asia, is letting Indian students study medicine for about Rs 18 lakh, which is cheaper than many Indian colleges.
Two universities in its capital, Dili, follow the same syllabus as Indian medical schools.
Over 600 Indian students, mostly from South India, are already studying there, and most teachers are Indian too.
After finishing the course, students must pass a test called the FMG to work in India, but only 12% passed last year because of language problems.
The country’s climate is similar to parts of India, making it feel familiar for students.
Timor‑Leste offers MBBS to Indian students at about Rs 18 lakh.
The country partners with Universidade Católica Timorense and UNPAZ in Dili, following the Indian curriculum.
More than 600 Indian students, mainly from South India, are currently studying there, with 70% of faculty being Indian.
Students must clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination to practice in India; last year only 12% passed, largely due to language barriers.
Timor‑Leste is described as one of Asia’s most democratic and peaceful countries, with a climate similar to parts of India.
- Who
- Indian medical students, Ambassador Karlito Nunes, University faculty
- What
- MBBS education offered in Timor‑Leste
- Where
- Hyderabad, India; Dili, Timor‑Leste
- When
- Sunday press conference (recent)
- Why
- Cost‑effective, Indian curriculum, diplomatic ties
Key facts
- Country offering MBBS
- Timor‑Leste
- Cost of MBBS
- Rs 18 lakh
- Partner universities
- Universidade Católica Timorense, UNPAZ
- Number of Indian students
- 600+
- FMG pass rate
- 12%
Quotes
Mahendra Naidu
Faculty representative of Universidade Católica Timorense
“With collaboration in medical education, both countries can strengthen people-to-people ties. Timor‑Leste is one of the most democratic countries in Asia and a reliable destination for Indian students. We are currently partnering with two universities – Universidade Católica Timorense (UCT) and UNPAZ, both located in the capital city, Dili”
thehansindia.com
“With a comparatively lower budget, students can complete their entire MBBS course in Timor‑Leste. The amount spent on one year's MBBS education in many Indian private colleges is sufficient to complete the entire course in Timor‑Leste, which costs around 18 lakh”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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