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

Introduction: MBBS in Cuba is now becoming a popular destination for students who want a medical degree from abroad. Officially known as the republic of Cuba, it is a country that comprises of several minor archipelagos, the Cuba Island and Isla de la Juventud. The location of the island is very unique where it is located at the northern Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean meet.

Cuba economy has come a long way and according to some experts, it is considered to be centrally planned economy with major privatization done across many sectors. The country has beautiful landscapes, beaches, sun and sand which makes it attractive among foreign tourists.

Education per say is of high quality and can be considered by international students, already there are significant numbers of foreign students studying in the country and enjoying education and Cuban lifestyle at the same time.

Minster of higher education looks after education in Cuba and so it is also responsible for medical schools also. Medical education was initiated in the year 1980 with Carlos J Finlay University of Medical Science in Camaguey which was later upgraded in 2010.

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Why choose MBBS in Cuba?

Education quality standard in the Cuba 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 Cuba lifestyle makes it an attractive place to study.

Comparing tuition fees in the Cuba 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 Cuba as their academic destination.

What is duration of MBBS in Cuba?

The typical MBBS (medical program) program lasts for almost 5 to 6 years in Cuba.

Top MBBS colleges in Cuba

S No.	Name of Medical College
1	Ciego De Avila, College of Medical Science
2	Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
3	The Universidad de Cienfuegos Carlos Rafeal Rodriguez
4	Universidad de Oriente Santiago de Cuba
5	Universidad de los Andes
6	Universidad Estadual de, Campinas(unicamp)
7	Ciudad Universitaria Jose Antonio Echevarria
8	The Universidad de Chile
9	Universidad de Costa Rica
10	Universidad de La Habana
11	The Universidad de Antioquia
12	Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

MBBS in Cuba Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for admission in Cuba 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 age must be between 24 and 31
Indian students must have qualified NEET Exam for BDS or MBBS admissions in Cuba (if they want to be eligible to practice back in India).

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

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What is the cost of completing MBBS in Cuba?

We can provide you with an estimation of tuition fees for MBBS course in Cuba and what it looks like, the bandwidth may range from $20,000 and $40,000 USD onwards for complete course. Having said that, some colleges does not charge anything.

Students have to bear additional expenses like living cost (which includes lodging and food).