Timor- Leste

Study MBBS Abroad

Timor‑Leste (East Timor) is an emerging MBBS destination that offers an Indian‑aligned curriculum, English‑medium teaching, and focused clinical training in a tropical disease environment similar to India. New medical faculties such as Universidade Catolica Timorense (UCT)  are building modern programs designed to meet international and NMC‑style standards.

Eligibility and Admission

  • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and minimum 50% in PCB for General category; some universities accept 40% for reserved categories as per consultant guidelines.

  • NEET qualification is required for Indian students who wish to return and register in India after MBBS, even if some agents advertise “without NEET”.

  • Minimum age 17 years on or before 31st December of the admission year; admissions usually opened for the 4.5 + 1 year MBBS intake with limited seats for international students.

Make Your MBBS Dreams Real Here

Universidade Católica Timorense (UCT), also known as St. John Paul II Timorese Catholic University, is a private Catholic university located in Dili, Timor-Leste, established in December 2021 as the first Catholic university in the country. It houses a Faculty of Medical Sciences that offers a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program designed to train future doctors with strong scientific knowledge and professional skills. The MBBS degree is taught in English and follows an internationally aligned curriculum that prepares students for global medical careers and licensing exams like FMGE (India), USMLE (USA), and PLAB (UK). UCT’s medical program combines classroom learning with clinical exposure in affiliated hospitals, giving students practical experience in patient care. The university’s program is recognized by national and international medical bodies, ensuring its degree is valid for practice in various countries. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a multicultural campus environment, UCT attracts both local and international students seeking quality medical education in Southeast Asia.) Its strategic location in Dili offers a safe and supportive setting for students pursuing a career in medicine.