MBBS Abroad for Malaysian Students: Study Medicine in Europe
The most affordable European university with guaranteed admission — through our agency. Six-year English-taught medical degree at the state Faculty of Medicine Foča, University of East Sarajevo — awarded as Doctor of Medicine (MD), the European equivalent of an MBBS. €3,500 per year, and we have our own office in Foča to handle admission, visa, housing and everything that comes with moving to a new country.
Free eligibility checkApply nowWhy Malaysian students choose Foča
The Faculty of Medicine Foča is a state faculty of the University of East Sarajevo and teaches its six-year medical programme fully in English. Small cohorts, hands-on clinical training at the University Clinical Centre Foča and low living costs make it good conditions if you want to study rather than spend your energy on logistics. Malaysian students choosing Europe get a genuine European state-university degree at a fraction of the cost of private Malaysian medical programmes.
We are the faculty’s official partner for international students and run our own office in Foča. From your first question to your graduation you have one contact person who knows the faculty and the local authorities personally.
Admission requirements
- SPM or equivalent with A in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Mathematics)
- Good command of English — the entire programme is taught in English
- No UCAT or BMAT required for admission to Foča
- No entrance exam — admission through our agency is guaranteed
After graduation: your career options
Most Malaysian students who come to Foča are building a long-term career in Europe — and the MD from Foča is the right degree for that. Students who later decide to return to Malaysia can apply for Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) provisional registration and then full registration after a two-year housemanship.
Working in Europe
We do not stop at Germany. We support graduates into their first post as a doctor in Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria, France, Italy, Norway and Sweden. Germany in particular faces a structural shortage of doctors: after graduation and German at roughly B2 level you can apply for Approbation, the German medical licence. We look at your specific situation and tell you which country fits your career plan, then guide you through the recognition process and the applications.
Returning to Malaysia — MMC
If you plan to return to Malaysia, graduates of medical schools listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) may apply to the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) for provisional registration. The Faculty of Medicine Foča, University of East Sarajevo is listed in WDOMS. After MMC assessment and two years of supervised housemanship in Malaysia, you can obtain full MMC registration and practise as a doctor in Malaysia. MMC may also require an assessment or examination — always verify current requirements at mmc.gov.my before enrolment.
Transfer into a higher semester in Germany or Italy
You do not have to finish all six years in Foča. After your first semesters we can apply on your behalf for a transfer into a higher semester at universities in Germany or Italy: we handle recognition of the exams you have passed and send applications to up to five universities.
Requirement: German at B2 level for Germany, Italian at B2 level for Italy. We can connect you with a language teacher who can get you to that level while you study.
Recognition and transfer requirements may change and are decided case by case. Always verify current MMC requirements at mmc.gov.my, and the requirements of the destination university, before enrolment.
Tuition fees and living costs
Tuition
€3,500 per year, paid per semester (€1,750). No donation fee, no hidden charges, no agency fee bundled into the tuition.
Living costs
Around €450 per month for rent, food, transport and insurance. A room in a shared flat costs roughly €150 to €250.
Full cost overview
All fees and our service packages are listed on our costs page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the degree in Foča an MBBS?
The Faculty of Medicine Foča awards a Doctor of Medicine (MD) after six years and 360 ECTS. In European medical systems the MD is the standard primary medical degree — and in Malaysia the MMC recognises it as equivalent to an MBBS for the purposes of registration. The degree qualifies you for the European recognition process and for MMC provisional registration if you plan to return to Malaysia.
Is admission guaranteed for Malaysian students?
Yes, through our agency: if you hold SPM or equivalent with strong grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Mathematics) and have good English, we secure your place at the Faculty of Medicine Foča. There is no entrance exam and no UCAT or BMAT. We check your documents free of charge within one working day.
Can I transfer to a university in Germany or Italy later?
Yes. After your first semesters we can apply for a transfer into a higher semester at universities in Germany or Italy. We handle recognition of the exams you have passed and send applications to up to five universities. The language requirement is B2 in the language of the destination country — German for Germany, Italian for Italy — and we can connect you with a language teacher.
Can I return to Malaysia and practise as a doctor after graduating in Foča?
Graduates of medical schools listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) — which includes the Faculty of Medicine Foča — may apply to the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) for provisional registration. After MMC assessment and two years of supervised housemanship at a Malaysian public hospital, you can obtain full MMC registration. The MMC may require an additional assessment or examination. Always verify the current process at mmc.gov.my before enrolment, as requirements can change.
Can I work as a doctor in Germany after graduating in Foča?
After completing your MD and German at B2 level, you can apply for Approbation in Germany. Germany actively recruits internationally trained doctors. We help graduates get through the Approbation process and with finding hospital positions.
What does it cost?
Tuition is €3,500 per year (€1,750 per semester), living costs in Foča around €450 per month. There is no donation fee and no hidden charges. Compared with private medical programmes in Malaysia this represents a significant saving over six years.
What does Study-Medicine-Foca.com do for me?
We are the official partner of the University of East Sarajevo for international students. We handle your application, visa and residence permit, housing and daily life, and we support graduates on the path to European medical practice — including transfer into a higher semester in Germany or Italy.
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Send us your SPM results or equivalent. We will tell you whether you can start at the Faculty of Medicine Foča, what it costs and what your path to Europe looks like.
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