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More Indian students should consider choosing MBBS in Albania, One of the less explored foreign education destinations, as an option.

About Albania

A member of the EU, Albania is situated in the southeastern Europe. The World Bank has classified Albania as an upper-middle income economy which means that it is fairly developed. After the Bologna process, the higher education infrastructure has transformed greatly.

Numerous private and public universities have come into existence since it applied for EU membership in 2009.

MBBS in Albania for international students

It is reasonable to assert that the academics at an Albanian Medical university are at par with the high EU standards. As mentioned, Albania is a member of the EU. This in itself gives an assurance of quality education and better opportunities.

With the elimination of Ukraine as an MBBS abroad destination due to its war with Russia, the European countries like Albania are coming up in the radar of seekers. MBBS in Albania for Indian students is also rising in popularity.

Medical Universities in Albania

The medical universities in Albania are all private. Out of a few prominent medical universities, two feature in the WDOMS.

University	Medium of Instruction
Our Lady of Good Counsel University Faculty of Medicine	Albanian/English
University of Medicine of Tirana Faculty of Medicine	Albanian (as per WDOMS)

Duration

The ECTS is adhered to by all EU member nations and this gives uniformity to the various aspects of academics. In the same vein, the MBBS in Albania duration is also of 6 years that includes a year of internship.

This is important for the Indian students because as per the new NMC guidelines, an MBBS abroad pass out can practice in India only if the university offers a 6 years MBBS.

Living Cost

The living cost in Albania is almost at par with rest of this region of Europe. Barring the money you will spend on rent or accommodation, all else falls under living cost. On average students have to bear €250 - €300 as living cost in Albania..

You will get a better picture from the table below that gives you cost of general utility requirements for day to day life:

Commodity/Service	Cost (in Euro)
Milk (1 litre)	1.1
Bread Loaf (White)	0.54
Eggs (dozen)	1.88
Monthly Pass for local conveyance	13.43
Basic Utility (Gas, Electricity, etc)	80

Hostel

Getting accommodation in the university hostel in Albania will be difficult initially. A popular alternative is renting an apartment. Typically, you would need to pay €300 for an apartment. You may share the apartment with as many students as you like. Triple sharing is the most common arrangement and per head cost will be €100.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee that the Albanian medical universities charge ranges from €1000 - €5000 per year.

Eligibility

The eligibility that one must have to get MBBS in Albania admission are summarized in the table below:

Class XII	60% PCB with English
Age	17-25 years
NEET	Compulsory Qualification

Why study MBBS in Albania?

• You get every advantage of studying in the European Union, including better career prospects.
• English taught MBBS program in Albanian universities.
• he Albanian medical degree has all the necessary recognition and accreditation. You may come back to India and appear in NEXT and you may clear USMLE/PLAB and end up in US/UK.
• The cultural richness of Albania adds a little something to the whole European Experience

Medical PG Option after MBBS/MD in Albania

Medical PG in India after MBBS in Albania/NEXT

Whether in Albania or any country, you start realizing the importance of being a specialist after the 2nd year of MBBS. That’s actually too late. Let’s start understanding things here.

First, you need to visualize how tough it is to secure a Medical PG Seat in a Govt. College in India.

The success ratio to get PG in Govt. Medical College India is 11%. That is to say, only 1 out of 10 will succeed. The chance of getting a Clinical specialty is bleaker. It is 1 out of 20 applicants. Either, you must have Crores to pay to Pvt. Med. Colleges or give up the medical PG dream altogether.

Total Applicants NEET PG 2021	Specialty	Govt Med College		Pvt Med College
Total Applicants NEET PG 2021	Specialty	Seats	Success Ratio	Seats
1.75 Lacs
	MD (Non Clinical)	15K	8.6%	10K
	MS ( Clinical)	8K	4.6%	5K
	Total	23K	11.4%	15K

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