MBBS IN TIMOR LESTE

WHY CHOOSE TIMOR-LESTE FOR MBBS ?

  • Affordability: Tuition and living costs are significantly lower than in India or Western countries.
  • Accreditation: UCT is clearly recognized and in WDOMS; UNPAZ follows NMC Indian guidelines.
  • Practical Exposure: Emphasis on early and consistent clinical exposure via hospital tie‑ups.
  • International Student-Friendly: English-language programs, scholarship support, and comparatively straightforward licensing.
  • Emerging Opportunity: Be among early cohorts shaping medical education in Timor-Leste’s evolving healthcare landscape.

āœ… Why Are There 2 MBBS Colleges in Timor-Leste?

1. Strategic Focus on Healthcare Development

2. Demand from International Students, Especially Indians

Both UCT and UNPAZ designed their MBBS programs to attract international students, particularly from:

  • INDIA
  • NEPAL
  • BANGLADESH
  • AFRICA

  • 3. Different Ownership & Mission
  • UCT (Universidade Católica Timorense): Founded in 2021 as a Catholic private university, with strong focus on Indian-style curriculum, AIIMS-aligned teaching, and global recognition.
  • UNPAZ (University of Peace): An older private university (founded in 2000), expanded into MBBS education to meet both national need and international student demand.

  • 4. Government Encouragement of Higher Education.
SR.NOCOLLEGE NAMELOCATIONFEE STRUCTURE
1UNIVERSIDADE CATOLICA TIMORENSE(UCT)DILI$17,030
2UNIVERSITY OF PEACE(UNPAZ)DILI$17,700
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