MBBS in Thailand: Complete Information, Admission process, Visa, Fees and Scope

Introduction: MBBS in Thailand is now becoming a popular destination for students who want a medical degree from abroad. Officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia and located in the center of the Indochinese Peninsula.

Thailand is an exciting country with growing economy, experts having great reviews for the country because of its newly industrialization and heavy imports business. Another great sector in Thailand is the tourism industry and the agriculture.

Having said that, Thailand is one of the places in the world wildly popular for its beaches, night life and exciting city lifestyle. Warm and hospitable nature of its citizens makes it the best place for foreign traveler’s interests.

Education is also one of the strong sectors of the Thailand government with well established infrastructure and system in place it has also become one the favorite destinations for international students for higher studies.

There is in-fact numerous higher education universities and colleges to choose from that also adding cherry to the top there are institutes that offer degrees at very low tuition fees.

Students should get excited that Thailand has a significant number of medical universities that an aspirant can choose from. The admission in these prestigious universities is based upon entrance exam also known as the Bio Medical Admission Test (BMAT).

Perhaps, these medical colleges offer globally accepted degrees like MBBS, MD and BDS and the duration of the medical program here is approximately up to 6 years.

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Why choose MBBS in Thailand?

Education quality standard in the Thailand medical universities are at par to the international education system and the curriculum is upgraded with need and time.

Accommodation and other facilities both in and outside the university campus are in great shape adding to it is the Thailand’s exiting lifestyle makes it an attractive place to study.

Comparing tuition fees in the Thailand medical universities with other countries, the cost is little less expensive and the quality of education and specializations are almost same. That is why many medical enthusiasts are choosing Thailand as their academic destination.

The place is completely safe for international students, and in fact, they will enjoy their time here.

What is duration of MBBS in Thailand?

The typical MBBS (medical program) program lasts for almost 6 years in Thailand.

Top MBBS colleges in Thailand

S No.	Name of Medical College
1	Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University
2	Faculty of Medicine and Public Health, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy (PC)
3	Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
4	Faculty of Medicine, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
5	School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University
6	Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital (RA)
7	Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
8	Mahidol Universit
9	Sawanpracharak Hospital
10	Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
11	Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
12	Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
13	Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital (SI)
14	Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University (BM)
15	Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University
16	Faculty of Medicine, Princess of Naradhiwas University
17	Srinakharinwirot University
18	Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
19	Chulabhorn International College of
20	Medicine (CICM), Thammasat University
21	School of Medicine, University of Phayao
22	Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital
23	Ratchaburi Hospital
24	Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology
25	Thammasat University
26	Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (PCM)
27	Joint Medical Programme Srinakharinwirot University and the University of Nottingham
28	Faculty of Medicine, Western University
29	College of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University
30	Collaborative Project to Increase Production of Rural Doctor, Mahidol University (MOPH-Mahidol CPIRD/PI) (affiliated program)
31	Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
32	Faculty of Medicine, Bangkokthonburi University
33	College of Medicine, Rangsit University
34	School of Medicine, Siam University
35	Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University
36	School of Medicine, Walailak University

MBBS in Thailand Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for admission in Thailand MBBS or BDS courses

The aspirant must have passed with an aggregate of 60% marks in PCB subjects.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with (PCB) Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Candidates must have completed 17 years to 25 years in age during the time of admission.
Indian students must have qualified NEET Exam for BDS or MBBS admissions in Thailand (if they want to be eligible to practice back in India).
Students need to clear Bio Medical Admission Test (BMAT).
English proficiency test like IELTS and TOEFL is also required.

We also suggest that, being on safer side the students must check with the admission authorities of the college in Thailand.

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