Setting
Niš is a major city in southern Serbia, with a historic Ottoman-era old town.
Medicine (MD) · October, 2026-27
University of Niš
Founded in 1965, a southern Serbian university offering an all-inclusive first-year fee.
LocationNiš, Serbia
Founded1965
ProgrammeMedicine (MD)
Duration6 years
University overview
A southern Serbian university with an all-inclusive first-year fee.
The University of Niš, founded in 1965, is a southern Serbian option whose medical admission pathway typically includes Biology, Chemistry and an English interview. Its first-year fee is quoted as 'all-inclusive' in the brochure's comparison table, at a higher rate than subsequent years.
- Founded in 1965, in the southern Serbian city of Niš
- Admission pathway typically includes Biology, Chemistry and an English interview
- First-year fee quoted as 'all-inclusive', at a higher rate than Years 2-6
- Optional Serbian-language course offered, charged per semester
Life in Niš
Studying in Niš.
Serbia offers six-year integrated medical programmes within the European Bologna and ECTS framework. Students can consider public universities in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Kragujevac, with programme-level checks required for teaching medium, clinical training, internship and professional eligibility.
Student community
A developing base of Indian and South Asian medical students in the city.
Cost
Accommodation and living costs are generally lower than in Belgrade.
Climate
A continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, typical of the Balkans.
Community
A developing Indian and South Asian student community across Serbia's university cities.
Cost of living
Accommodation and living expenses of approximately €150-300 per month each (the latter excluding rent), generally higher in Belgrade and lower in Niš/Kragujevac.
Connectivity
Flight connections to India typically route via a European or Gulf hub.
Accreditations and listings
Organisations named in the university's materials.
A listing or accreditation reference must be checked directly for the exact programme and current intake.
NMC/WHO/WDOMS listing status is not independently confirmed in this brochure — verify directly with the university before relying on it for Indian licensing purposes
Admission requirements
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Entry requirements
- Valid NEET UG scorecard (required for future FMGE/NExT eligibility, per the brochure)
- 10+2 with Biology and Chemistry; university-specific Biology/Chemistry entrance test plus an English interview (format varies by university)
- Minimum age and marks under prevailing National Medical Commission (India) rules
- Medical fitness certificate, proof of funds/bank statement, and health/travel insurance of at least €20,000-30,000 cover
Supporting documents
- 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Passport with sufficient validity for the Serbian student visa (Type D)
- NEET UG scorecard
- Birth certificate and passport-size photographs
- Medical fitness certificate and proof of funds/bank statement
- Health/travel insurance with minimum €20,000-30,000 cover
Important for Indian applicants
IMPORTANT: the fee figures on this page are ranges compiled from multiple agent/university-partner sources for the 2025-26 cycle, not confirmed official figures — the source brochure is itself explicitly marked as a 'planning draft' and instructs that tuition must be verified directly with each university's International Office / Secretariat for Studies in English before being quoted to a student.
Confirm each university's current NMC/WHO/WDOMS listing status directly before relying on it — the brochure explicitly flags this as unverified.
Indian applicants must meet the prevailing National Medical Commission (India) eligibility requirements before admission.
October intake; entrance exams typically held June-September; the entrance exam format (Biology/Chemistry test plus an English interview) varies by university.
Fee structure 2026-2027
The fees, exactly as listed.
All amounts are shown exactly as presented in the university's fee sheet and require current written confirmation.
| Item | Year 1 | Years 2-6 (per year) | 6-Year Total (EUR) | 6-Year Total (INR, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD tuition | €8,000 (all-inclusive) | €5,700 | €36,500 | ₹33 Lakh |
| Total programme cost | Typical 6-year MD tuition, per the brochure's fee-comparison table: €36,500 (approximately ₹33 Lakh, at ₹90/€1) | |||
These figures are approximate ranges compiled from multiple agent/university-partner sources for the 2025-26 cycle — not confirmed official fees. Request the current official fee schedule (PDF) directly from the university's International Office before treating this as a fixed quote.
Accommodation: approximately €150-300 per month (higher in Belgrade, lower in Niš/Kragujevac).
Living expenses (excluding rent, for food and transport): approximately €150-300 per month.
Health insurance: approximately €200-350 per year, mandatory for the residence permit.
Entrance-exam preparation (optional paid prep courses/pre-med year) is offered by some agents.
A Serbian-language course is optional at some universities (e.g. Niš) and charged per semester.
Total 6-year cost of living plus tuition typically lands between ₹35-48 Lakh depending on the university and lifestyle, per the brochure's own estimate.
Consultancy and service charges payable in India: approximately ₹1,50,000 plus the air ticket — covering admission and registration support, Type D visa/residence-permit documentation, health-insurance arrangement, airport pickup, accommodation allotment and guidance across the full programme duration.
Student services
Support from application to graduation.
Yodhapath supports a structured transition, clearer cost planning and practical help so students can focus on study and career growth.
Administrative and documentation
Application processing, verification, offer letter, translations, notarisation, apostille, legalisation, education-ministry and immigration support, invitations, visa assistance and document review.
Pre-arrival and travel
Flight-booking guidance, airport pickup and transport to the university or hostel.
Financial and payment
Assistance with timely and secure tuition-fee payments.
Accommodation and living
University hostel booking and assistance for students choosing private accommodation.
Enrolment
University registration, local ID and police registration, mentorship and counselling.
Post-graduation
Degree attestation, embassy verification, residency and licensing-exam guidance, and alumni networking.
Fee payment terms and conditions
- Tuition and hostel fees are payable in advance according to the university schedule.
- Each semester's or year's charges must be cleared before it begins; late payment may prevent progression and may attract penalties.
- First-year hostel fees must be paid before travel, and education-loan formalities should be completed before travel confirmation.
- Refunds are governed by university policy and may be calculated according to services already used.
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