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 MMed in Thoracic Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| Master in MMed in Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| PGDip in Oral Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | — | — |
| PhD in DMed specialising in Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
| PhD in DMed specialising in Thoracic Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
| Master in MMed in Paediatric Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| PhD in DMed specialising in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | PhD | — |
| Master in MMed in Plastic Surgery | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Master's | — |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BChD] | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [MBChB] | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3-year programme | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Bachelor'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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