Study Medicine (MBBS) in Africa

35 programmes in medicine (mbbs) at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,725 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,683 USD and 3,157 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Medicine (MBBS) programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Master in Medicine in Neurosurgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,663 USD
Master of Science in Medicine (Research) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Bachelor in Emergency Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,024 USD
Master of Science in Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Master in Genomic Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 614 USD
Master in Vaccinology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 2,778 USD
Bachelor in Clinical Medical Practice University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,024 USD
Master in Medicine Internal Medicine University of Nairobi Kenya Master's
Bachelor in Molecular Medicine University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Master in Medicine in Urology University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,354 USD
Organ Donation: From Death to Life Online University of Cape Town South Africa
Master in Orthopaedic Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in General Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in Medicine in Anaesthesia University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 5,000 USD
Master in Paediatrics and Child Health University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,766 USD
Master in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Fellowship in Paediatric Emergency and Critical Care University of Nairobi Kenya 5,282 USD
Master in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Master in Paediatric Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,683 USD
Healthcare Capacity Building University of Nairobi Kenya
PhD in Philosophy in Medicine University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 3,403 USD
Bachelor in BSc in Medical Sciences University of Pretoria South Africa Bachelor's
Master in MChD in Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery University of Pretoria South Africa Master's

Medicine (MBBS) in Africa by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7
Master's 20 2,683 USD 2,725 USD 3,157 USD
PhD 4

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within medicine (mbbs)

Medicine 21 Surgery 14

Universities for medicine (mbbs) in Africa

Study Medicine (MBBS) in Africa: common questions

How many medicine (mbbs) programmes are there in Africa?
35 medicine (mbbs) programmes at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in Africa cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in medicine (mbbs) in Africa is 2,725 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,683 USD and 3,157 USD per year.
Can I study medicine (mbbs) in Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the medicine (mbbs) programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (35 of 35).
Are any of these medicine (mbbs) programmes available online?
1 of the 35 programmes in Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.

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