Founded
First-Generation Students (1978)
Students, incl. 240+ International (late 1990s)
Eligibility Criteria
WHO/WDOMS Listed
6 Years (Including Internship) – Comprehensive Medical Education
50% in PCB (40% for reserved category) + NEET Qualification Mandatory
Approx. €4,500 per year tuition after Year 1 – see full fee table below for verified rate-sheet figures
Student accommodation available for international students in Banja Luka
Founded in 1978; grew to 1,200+ students including 240+ international students by the late 1990s
WHO, NMC — WDOMS Listed – confirm current listing at wdoms.org before quoting to students
Bologna Process / ECTS-based curriculum (360 ECTS) recognised across the European Union
Bosnia’s second-largest city, known for its green boulevards and relaxed pace, generally lower cost of living than Sarajevo
Entire International Medical Degree Program is taught in English
MBBS Program
6 Years Duration
Prepare these documents before starting your application
Duly filled admission application form
NEET scorecard and admit card
Valid passport (first & last page scanned copy)
Class 10th & 12th marksheets and pass certificates
6 passport-size photos (4.5cm × 3.5cm, white background)
Required by Bosnian immigration authorities for the student visa.
Used for identity verification during enrolment
Demonstrates your ability to cover tuition and living costs
Aadhar, PAN, or Driving License (if passport not ready)
A structured, semester-wise curriculum designed to build strong medical knowledge and clinical skills.
| Fee Component | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Total (6 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | €4,500 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €27,000 |
| University Other Charges (Year 1 only) | €2,500 | – | – | – | – | – | €2,500 |
| Total | €7,000 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €4,500 | €29,500 |
Figures sourced from Study Overseas' official 2026 Bosnia rate sheet, shown in EUR. University Other Charges (€2,500) is a one-time Year-1 charge. Hostel (approx. €120–150/month), food (approx. €150/month, self-cooking), visa and processing fees are billed separately. Please confirm exact current figures with our counsellors or the university directly.
Follow this straightforward 5-step process to join the Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
Application form, passport copy, academic documents (translated/notarized), NEET scorecard, health fitness certificate with vaccination details
Issued after document verification by the Faculty of Medicine's admissions office.
As per the university's published fee schedule.
Apply for your Bosnia and Herzegovina student visa using the admission letter.
Travel to Banja Luka ahead of the intake for registration and orientation.
Make Your Dream to Study in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Faculty was established on 17 March 1978, with its first lecture on 15 November 1978 for a founding class of 152 students — making it a well-established public medical faculty in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for all Indian applicants seeking MBBS admission under NMC regulations.
The total cost for the full 6-year MBBS program is approximately €29,500 (tuition plus Year-1 University Other Charges combined), based on the current rate sheet. Hostel, food, visa, and documentation costs are billed separately.
The International Medical Degree Program is taught entirely in English, fully conforming to EU regulation of regulated professions.
The main intake takes place in the autumn each year, aligned with the standard academic calendar. Confirm exact application windows with your counsellor.
No, IELTS or TOEFL is not required for Indian students applying through the NEET pathway.
Yes — graduates can pursue postgraduate studies via NEET-PG in India, or further study/practice within the European Union given the degree’s EU recognition, alongside the FMGE/NExT and CRMI pathway for practice in India.
Yes, student accommodation is available for international students in Banja Luka.
By the late 1990s the Faculty had grown to over 1,200 students, including more than 240 international students — reflecting a long history of hosting students from abroad.
Banja Luka is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s second-largest city, located in the northwestern Republika Srpska entity, known for its tree-lined boulevards and relaxed pace of life.