Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut
Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut (1847–1940) was the founder and first dean of the Faculty of Medicine, a pioneer of public health and medical education in Serbia; his bust stands at the Faculty entrance.
University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
A historic, QS-ranked European medical faculty in Belgrade, founded in 1920 and part of the University of Belgrade. English-taught six-year MD, #1 in Serbia for medicine, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, in an EU-candidate country with a normal, accessible study environment.
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Serbia
Country (EU candidate)
Belgrade
City
6 Years
Course duration (integrated MD)
English
Medium of instruction
Introduction
University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
- Study program:MBBS — English-taught six-year integrated MD in Medicine (the MBBS-equivalent)
- Language:English (students also learn Serbian, which is needed for the clinical/ward years with local patients)
- Duration:6 Years (12 semesters), integrated MD; confirm the internship/licensing steps for NMC FMGL-2021
- University type:Public university faculty (University of Belgrade), under Serbia's Ministry of Education
- Tuition fees:EUR 8,000/year (about ₹7.5 lakh/year); roughly ₹55–70 lakh all-in over the course, approx.
- Entrance examination:Selective admission (academic record and an entrance/qualifying assessment); a qualifying NEET-UG score is required for Indian students; no IELTS specified but English proficiency is expected
- Application deadline:Main intake in the autumn; apply early as the English programme has limited seats
- Recognition:QS-ranked university; listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools; ECFMG/WFME-recognised; NMC/FMGE pathway for India
The Institute of Public Health of Serbia building on the Belgrade medical campus, Dr Subotica street
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
The University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine is a genuinely ranked, historic European institution. The University of Belgrade is ranked in the QS World University Rankings and is #1 in Serbia and around the #400s band worldwide for medicine by subject; the Faculty is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by ECFMG and WFME. Its ranking, heritage and Belgrade clinical network are its core strengths.
QS-ranked
University of Belgrade ~#760 in the QS World University Rankings (2025)
#1 in Serbia
Top-ranked in Serbia and around the #400s worldwide for medicine by subject
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
ECFMG / WFME
Recognised by ECFMG and the World Federation for Medical Education
The University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine (founded 1920), part of the QS-ranked University of Belgrade, is #1 in Serbia for medicine, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by ECFMG and WFME. Indian students can qualify to practise in India through the National Medical Commission screening/exit examination, subject to meeting the NMC's conditions.
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Academic Excellence
Why Study MBBS at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Belgrade offers a genuinely ranked, historic European medical education in a normal, accessible EU-candidate country. These are its real strengths, with the honest trade-offs.
A QS-Ranked European University
Historic Faculty Since 1920
English-Taught Integrated MD
A Normal European Destination
A Major Clinical Network
Recognised for Licensing
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to the English-taught MD at Belgrade is selective. International applicants are assessed on their academic record and a qualifying/entrance assessment, and Indian students must have a qualifying NEET-UG score. Because the English programme has limited seats, apply early through the Faculty's official admissions route (studiesinenglish.med.bg.ac.rs) and prepare for a competitive process.
Admission Timeline
- 1Class 12 & NEETQualify Class 12 and NEET-UG
Applicants must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, and Indian applicants must have a qualifying NEET-UG score, which is also required for later Indian licensing.
- 2Prepare a Strong ApplicationAcademic Record & Assessment
The English MD is selective, so prepare a strong Class 12 record; the Faculty assesses applicants and may set an entrance/qualifying examination in biology and chemistry. Confirm the exact requirements on the official admissions page.
- 3Apply EarlySubmit the Application
Apply through the Faculty's official 'Studies in English' admissions route (studiesinenglish.med.bg.ac.rs), with academic documents and passport; English-programme seats are limited, so apply early.
- 4Offer & Eligibility CertificateAdmission Letter and NMC Certificate
Successful applicants receive an admission/enrolment letter, and Indian students obtain the NMC Eligibility Certificate now expected before starting an MBBS/MD abroad.
- 5Visa & EnrolmentSerbian Visa and Enrolment
Students apply for the Serbian student visa/temporary residence and pay tuition; banking and payment from India are straightforward, as Serbia is not sanctioned.
- 6AutumnEnrolment
Students enrol at the start of the academic year and complete arrival formalities in Belgrade.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
Applicants must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. The general requirement is a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together (with the standard relaxation to 40% for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories), in line with the National Medical Commission's eligibility norms for studying MBBS/MD abroad; Belgrade is selective, so stronger marks help.
Subjects:
PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglishMinimum 50% in PCB (40% reserved)
Age Requirement
Applicants must have completed, or will complete, 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the year of admission, in line with the National Medical Commission's rules for MBBS.
- NEET-UG qualification is mandatoryRequired for Indian applicants and by the NMC for later FMGE/NExT and Indian practice
Requirements
Indian applicants need Class 12 with PCB, a qualifying NEET-UG score and NEET certificate, an NMC Eligibility Certificate, a valid passport and the supporting documents, plus proof of English proficiency and the Faculty's own assessment requirements.
NEET & Strong Academics
A qualifying NEET-UG score is required for Indian applicants, along with a strong Class 12 record, as the English MD is competitive.
Confirm Fees, Seats & Track
Confirm the full six-year cost, seat availability, and that the programme and internship meet NMC FMGL-2021 conditions, in writing.
Admissions Test
Belgrade may set an entrance/qualifying assessment (typically biology and chemistry) for the English MD, alongside the Class 12 record and the NEET requirement for Indian students. Confirm the exact format on the official admissions page.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Application route | Official 'Studies in English' admissions (studiesinenglish.med.bg.ac.rs); apply early (limited seats) |
| Admissions assessment | Academic record plus a Faculty entrance/qualifying assessment (e.g. biology and chemistry) |
| Academic requirement | Class 12 with PCB and English; minimum 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories); stronger marks help |
| Intake | Autumn each year |
| India-side requirement | NEET-UG qualification and NMC Eligibility Certificate, for later FMGE/NExT licensing in India |
Required Documents
Indian applicants typically provide the following documents for admission and the Serbian student visa:
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- NEET-UG scorecard/certificate and NMC Eligibility Certificate
- Valid passport (with sufficient validity)
- Passport-size photographs and a birth certificate
- Admission/enrolment letter, medical fitness certificate and Serbian visa documents; documents may need apostille
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Program Structure
MBBS/MD Course Structure at the Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Belgrade's Medicine programme is a six-year (12-semester) integrated MD taught in English for international students, moving from basic sciences to clinical study across Belgrade's teaching hospitals. The exact structure, internship and licensing steps matter for Indian licensing and should be confirmed in writing.
MBBS (Integrated MD in Medicine) Course
Total Duration:
6 Years (12 semesters), integrated MD in Medicine
Degree:
Doctor of Medicine (MD, equivalent to MBBS)
Course Phases at the Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Years 1–2
Basic Medical Sciences
The pre-clinical foundation years, taught in English, covering the core basic medical sciences with laboratory and early clinical-skills work, and Serbian language alongside for the clinical years:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistryHistologyMicrobiologyMedical humanitiesSerbian languageYears 3–4
Para-clinical & Clinical Subjects
The para-clinical and early clinical years, introducing disease mechanisms and clinical subjects with training in Belgrade's teaching hospitals:
PathologyPharmacologyForensic MedicineInternal MedicineSurgeryYear 5
Senior Clinical Subjects
Senior clinical study across the major specialties, with increasing hands-on hospital training under supervision:
Obstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsPsychiatryCommunity MedicineMedical specialtiesSurgical specialtiesYear 6
Clinical Practice & Graduation
The final clinical year and graduation as a Doctor of Medicine; for FMGL-2021, students must confirm how the clinical-practice/internship requirement is met and that the degree entitles practice in Serbia (Serbia requires a post-graduation internship and state licensing exam for full registration):
Advanced clinical rotationsFinal examinations
Clinical Training & Internship
Clinical training takes place across Belgrade's university teaching hospitals, clinical centres and institutes. For Indian students, a further internship in India is required for Indian registration (see the FMGE & NExT section). An indicative pattern is:
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Years 3–5 | Clinical training in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry and the specialties in Belgrade's teaching hospitals and clinical centres |
| Year 6 | Advanced clinical practice and the final examinations (confirm how the FMGL-2021 internship requirement is met, and Serbia's own internship/state-exam steps) |
| Back in India | Indian graduates clear the FMGE/NExT and complete the required internship in India before registering with the NMC or a State Medical Council |
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Legacy
Founders and Heritage of the Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty has a distinguished heritage in Serbian and European medicine, beginning with the founders honoured in busts outside its entrance.
Dr Vojislav Subotic
Dr Vojislav Subotic (1859–1923), a founder of Serbian surgery and one of the founders of the Faculty, is honoured alongside Batut at the Faculty entrance; the first anatomy lecture in 1920 was given by Professor Niko Miljanic.
Faculty
Teaching is delivered by the Faculty's departments and Belgrade's university teaching hospitals, clinical centres and institutes, with modern research and simulation facilities, within a QS-ranked university.
Academic Expertise
A historic Faculty since 1920
Part of the QS-ranked University of Belgrade (since 1808)
#1 in Serbia for medicine
English-taught MD for international students
Student Support & Mentorship
An established international student community
Clinical training in Belgrade's teaching hospitals
A normal, accessible European environment
Guidance for Indian students on FMGE/NExT
About University
History Information
Busts of the founders Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut and Dr Vojislav Subotic outside the Faculty of Medicine entrance in Belgrade
Founded in 1920
Part of a Historic University
A Century of Medical Education
A Global Faculty Today
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
The bust of Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut, founder and first dean, at the entrance to the Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Serbia's Leading Medical Faculty
Training International Doctors
Ranked, Recognised, European
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Cost of living
Living Cost in Belgrade
Belgrade is a European capital with a moderate cost of living by Western-European standards, though higher than smaller Russian or Kazakh cities. Students should budget for a continental climate (cold winters, warm summers). Here is an approximate monthly breakdown for a student, separate from tuition.
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount (per month) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (student/rental) | EUR 150 – EUR 300 (₹14,000 – ₹28,000) |
| Food & Groceries | EUR 130 – EUR 220 (₹12,000 – ₹21,000) |
| Transport & Personal | EUR 40 – EUR 80 (₹3,800 – ₹7,500) |
| Utilities & Winter Clothing | EUR 40 – EUR 90 (₹3,800 – ₹8,500) |
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Average monthly living cost (excluding tuition)
EUR 360 – EUR 690 (₹34,000 – ₹65,000)
Housing
Accommodation
International students in Belgrade live in student residences (dormitories) or in private rentals, at a moderate European cost, in a safe, walkable capital city.
Student Residences
Belgrade has university student residences (dormitories); places for international students can be limited, so many international students rent privately. Confirm current availability with the Faculty.
Private Apartments
Most international students rent private apartments or shared flats in Belgrade, at a moderate European cost, often close to the medical campus and hospitals.
Furnished, Heated Homes
Rooms and apartments are typically furnished and heated, important for Belgrade's continental winters.
An International Community
Belgrade and the Faculty host an established international student community, so support and familiarity are available for new arrivals.
Indian & Vegetarian Food
Belgrade is a cosmopolitan capital with Indian restaurants and international grocery stores, so Indian and vegetarian food is accessible, alongside Serbian cuisine.
A Safe, Walkable Capital
Accommodation is in Belgrade, a lively, relatively affordable European capital on the Sava and Danube, with good public transport.
Cost by European Standards
Housing is more expensive than in Russia or Kazakhstan but moderate by Western-European standards, part of Belgrade's premium positioning.
Arrival Support
The Faculty and student services help international students with enrolment and settling in; our counsellors can help with housing guidance.
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Food & Dining
Indian and Vegetarian Food in Belgrade
Belgrade is a cosmopolitan European capital, so Indian and vegetarian food is available, alongside Serbian and international cuisine.
As a European capital, Belgrade has Indian restaurants and eateries catering to residents, students and visitors, so Indian food is accessible.
Location
How to Reach the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Address
University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, Dr Subotica 8, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
Nearest Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG). Indian students typically travel on a one-stop connection via a European or Gulf hub, and need a Serbian student visa/temporary residence. Serbia is on Central European Time, about 3.5–4.5 hours behind Indian time
Local Transport
Belgrade has buses, trams and trolleybuses and a walkable centre, so students can travel around the city and to the teaching hospitals easily
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at the Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
The MD from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by ECFMG and WFME, opening licensing pathways in India, the United States, Europe and other countries.
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Practising in India
FMGE & NExT Details
An Indian graduate of the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine who wants to practise in India follows the licensing pathway set by the National Medical Commission (NMC): qualifying NEET before starting, completing a course and internship that meet the NMC's conditions, clearing the NMC screening examination (currently the FMGE, transitioning to the NExT), completing the required internship in India and registering with the medical council. The NMC does not 'approve' individual foreign universities; it sets conditions, and the Serbian MD structure should be checked against them.
Step 1
NEET Before You Start
An Indian student must have qualified NEET-UG before beginning the course abroad to be eligible later for Indian licensing. A qualifying NEET score is required, and an NMC Eligibility Certificate is now expected before starting.
Step 2
Meet the FMGL 2021 Conditions
The Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021 require the course and internship to meet the NMC's minimum duration (about 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship), completed in the SAME institution, taught in English, with a degree that entitles the holder to practise in the country of study. Because Belgrade awards a six-year integrated MD (with Serbia's own internship/state-exam steps for full local registration), students must confirm in writing how these conditions are met.
Step 3
Clear the FMGE / NExT and Register
Graduates must clear the qualifying examination for foreign medical graduates, currently the FMGE, which India is replacing with the National Exit Test (NExT), then complete the required internship in India and register with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council.
Student Life Style
Student life at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Being a medical student in Belgrade is a mix of demanding study at a historic, ranked faculty and life in a lively, affordable European capital on the Sava and Danube.
The green mountains of western Serbia, a popular weekend-travel destination for students
Academics
The rolling hills of the Zlatibor region in western Serbia, a weekend-travel destination from Belgrade
Life in Belgrade
Challenges and Growth
Social Life
Overall Experience
Fees & Financial
Fees & Financial Planning
Belgrade is a premium European option, so realistic financial planning across the whole six-year course matters; banking and payment from India are straightforward as Serbia is not sanctioned.
International students pay tuition of EUR 8,000 per year (about ₹7.5 lakh), and with Belgrade living costs the realistic all-in is roughly ₹55–70 lakh across the six-year course — higher than Russia or Kazakhstan, reflecting the QS ranking and EU-candidate location, but lower than Western-European or UK medical degrees.
- EUR 8,000/year tuition (about ₹7.5 lakh)
- Belgrade living costs about ₹34,000–₹65,000/month
- Roughly ₹55–70 lakh all-in over six years
- Straightforward EUR payment (Serbia is not sanctioned)
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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Academics4.6
Reputation & Ranking4.6
Clinical Exposure4.4
City & Lifestyle4.5
Value for Money3.7
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| University | University of Belgrade Faculty of MedicineBelgrade, Serbia | AIIMS New DelhiNew Delhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Public university faculty (University of Belgrade), EU-candidate country | Government institute of national importance |
| Medium | English (some Serbian for clinical years) | English |
| Course Duration | 6 years (integrated MD in Medicine) | 5.5 years including internship (MBBS) |
| Tuition (per year) | EUR 8,000 (~₹7.5 lakh); ~₹55–70 lakh all-in | Nominal (a few thousand rupees per year) |
| Admission | NEET-qualified + strong Class 12 + Faculty assessment (selective) | NEET-UG (extremely high rank) |
| Recognition | QS-ranked; WDOMS-listed; ECFMG/WFME; NMC via FMGE/NExT | NMC-recognised |
| World Ranking | QS-ranked university (~#760); #1 in Serbia for medicine | India's top-ranked medical institute (NIRF #1) |
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Campus photographs supplied by the client (views of the Belgrade medical precinct on Dr Subotica street: a historic Faculty building, the busts of the founders Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut and Dr Vojislav Subotic, and the Institute of Public Health of Serbia). City and scenery images courtesy of Unsplash: the Victor ('Pobednik') at Kalemegdan, the rooftops of Zemun on the Danube and the Belgrade winter riverfront — photos by Dimitrije Milenkovic, Nikola Cirkovic and Ljubomir Zarkovic; and the mountains and rolling hills of western Serbia — photos by Milica Spasojevic and 'goxy-bgd'.