One of the biggest reasons families look at MBBS in Egypt is the cost. Because the universities are run by the Government of Egypt, you pay public-university tuition — not the inflated price of a private seat. Here is the full picture for the 2026 intake.
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Tuition: the headline number
At Port Said University, the lowest-fee university we place students at, government tuition is approximately:
- $3,000 per semester, paid in semester-wise instalments.
You pay tuition directly to the university. The exact figure and the latest payment schedule are confirmed on your counsellor call — see the live fee breakdown on the home page.
The hostel is free
For students who enrol through UniMeridian, we arrange a hostel fee waiver at Port Said University. That removes accommodation rent — usually one of the largest recurring costs of studying abroad — from your budget entirely.
How affordable MBBS in Egypt really is
Comparing like-for-like, the relative cost of an MBBS seat looks like this:
| Option | Indicative tuition |
|---|---|
| Port Said University (Egypt) | ~$3,000 / semester |
| Other Egyptian government universities | ~$4,000 / semester |
| Private MBBS seat in India | Highest |
This is why Egypt is one of the most affordable ways to study medicine abroad: the same government tuition that an Egyptian student pays, with English-medium teaching and a recognised degree.
What else to budget for
Tuition and hostel are the big items. Beyond those, plan for the usual essentials of studying abroad — flights, a one-time visa and attestation process, food, and personal expenses. UniMeridian handles the visa and MEA paperwork end-to-end so there are no surprise agency add-ons along the way.
The bottom line
For an English-medium, government-university MBBS that is recognised for FMGE / NExT, the total cost of studying in Egypt is far lower than a private seat in India — which is exactly the point.
Want the exact, up-to-date figures for your case? Apply now and a counsellor will walk you through the numbers — it is free and takes about two minutes. You can also read about the admission process and recognition by the NMC.