MBBS Abroad for Nigerian 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 Nigerian 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, clinical training at the University Clinical Centre Foča and low living costs make it a good place to study without the pressure and expense of private medical education. Many Nigerian students come to Foča to avoid the intense competition for domestic medical places and the high cost of private programmes back home.
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
- WAEC/WASSCE or NECO SSCE with credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language and Mathematics
- Good command of English — the entire programme is taught in English
- No JAMB/UTME required for admission to Foča
- No entrance exam — admission through our agency is guaranteed
After graduation: your career options
Most Nigerian 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 Nigeria can also pursue MDCN registration after a qualifying assessment.
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 and many Nigerian doctors already work there successfully: 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 Nigeria — MDCN
If you plan to return to Nigeria, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) assesses foreign medical qualifications. Graduates of foreign universities that appear in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) are generally eligible to apply for MDCN assessment. The Faculty of Medicine Foča, University of East Sarajevo is listed in WDOMS. After the MDCN assessment and completion of a housemanship (internship), you can register with the MDCN and practise as a doctor in Nigeria.
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 MDCN requirements at mdcn.gov.ng, 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 — and increasingly worldwide — the MD is the standard primary medical degree. The degree qualifies you for the European recognition process and for MDCN assessment if you plan to return to Nigeria.
Is admission guaranteed for Nigerian students?
Yes, through our agency: if you hold WAEC/WASSCE or NECO SSCE with credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language and Mathematics and have good English, we secure your place at the Faculty of Medicine Foča. There is no selection by grades, no JAMB and no entrance exam. We check your documents free of charge within one working day.
Do I need JAMB to study in Bosnia?
No. Admission to the Faculty of Medicine Foča does not require JAMB/UTME. Your WAEC or NECO results and English skills are sufficient for admission through our agency.
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 Nigeria and practise as a doctor after graduating in Foča?
Graduates of universities listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) — which includes the Faculty of Medicine Foča — are generally eligible to apply for Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) assessment. After a successful MDCN assessment and completion of housemanship (a supervised internship year), you can register with the MDCN and practise as a doctor in Nigeria. Always verify the current MDCN process at mdcn.gov.ng before enrolment.
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. Among English-taught medical degrees in Europe this is one of the most affordable options.
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 WAEC or NECO results. 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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