Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine
MBBCh · Cairo, Egypt
Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine is a medical university in Cairo, Egypt (Other) offering a 6-year MBBCh program taught in English. The estimated total cost of the full course is about $53,165 (≈ ₹45 lakh), with annual tuition around $5,500. Indian students should confirm Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine's current recognition on the official National Medical Commission (NMC) list and meet NMC's FMGL-2021 eligibility rules to qualify for the FMGE / NExT licensing exam.
Some figures for Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine are still being verified by our research team. Treat fees and estimates as indicative and confirm with official sources before paying any deposit.
Key facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt |
| City | Cairo |
| Degree awarded | MBBCh |
| Course duration | 6 years |
| Medium of instruction | English |
| Ownership | Government |
| Year established | Data being verified |
| NMC recognition | Verify on the current National Medical Commission (NMC) list |
| Intake months | September |
| Annual intake (est.) | 40 - 70 |
| Indian students (est.) | 20 - 50 |
| Teaching hospital | Al-Azhar University Hospitals Cairo |
| Teaching hospital beds | 1200 |
Cost overview
| Cost item | Amount (USD) | Approx (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | $5,500 | ≈ ₹4.7 lakh |
| Hostel / year | $1,440 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| Living cost / month | $150 | ≈ ₹12,750 |
| One-time admission fee | $800 | ≈ ₹68,000 |
| Medical insurance / year | $100 | ≈ ₹8,500 |
| Visa / residence per year | $80 | ≈ ₹6,800 |
| Other one-time charges | $800 | ≈ ₹68,000 |
| Estimated total (full course) | $53,165 | ≈ ₹45 lakh |
Always request the latest official fee sheet from Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine before paying any deposit. INR figures are approximate (at ₹85/USD) and for guidance only.
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NMC recognition & licensing
To practise in India, a graduate of Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine must meet NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) 2021 rules — NEET-qualified admission, a course of at least 54 months, a 12-month internship, and the entire course completed in Egypt — and then clear the FMGE (being replaced by the NExT). Confirm the college's current standing on the National Medical Commission (NMC) list and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) before applying.
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Sources & verification
- Recognition / licensing authority: National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Independent medical-school listing: World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
- Official university website: www.azhar.edu.eg/
Figures are compiled by THE IMG PATH from program data and our research team's assessment, and can change. Always confirm current fees, NMC recognition and licensing eligibility with official sources before paying any deposit.