Why is this called a test-heavy route?
Because the listing includes SAT, ACT, English test requirements and interview expectations for medicine applicants.
Saudi Arabia MBBS fee guide
Almaarefa UniversityMBBS Fees 2026
Almaarefa University is a test-heavy medicine route with semester-wise tuition and interview requirement. Students should plan SAT, ACT and English test readiness before applying.
Bachelor of MedicineAlmaarefa University MedicineAlmaarefa University MBBS
City
Al-Deraya / Riyadh region
Duration
7 years
Language
English
Admission route
Self-funded
Fee structure
Almaarefa University fee breakdown
The cards below keep tuition, hostel, ministry or other charges separate so the first-year payable estimate does not get confused with the full course cost.
Currency converter
1 SAR approx INR 25.411 USD approx SAR 3.75
Indicative rate checked 2 July 2026. Bank, card and transfer rates can differ.
Almaarefa University quick program sheet
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of Medicine | |
| Admission route | Self-funded | |
| Gender | Male and Female | |
| Language | English | |
| Duration | 7 years | |
| Tuition | SAR 46,000 per semester | |
| Tests / assessments to check | SAT, ACT, English test (TOEFL/IELTS/STEP/Cambridge), interview |
Fees and test requirements can change by intake. Always verify with official university and Study in Saudi source pages before submitting payment.
What Indian students should prepare
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Keep ready | |
| SAT score | Keep ready | |
| ACT score | Keep ready | |
| English test score (TOEFL/IELTS/STEP/Cambridge) | Keep ready | |
| STEM/AP/IB/Cambridge evidence where applicable | Keep ready |
Documents
Documents to keep ready
These are the basic documents the brief asks to keep in hand before processing the admission.
- Class 12 certificate (Science/PCB or equivalent)
- Class 12 marksheet
- Valid passport
- Medical fitness report
- Attested academic documents
- Financial proof for self-funded study
- NEET scorecard for India-return planning
- High School Diploma
- SAT score
- ACT score
- English test score (TOEFL/IELTS/STEP/Cambridge)
- STEM/AP/IB/Cambridge evidence where applicable
Verification
What should be checked before payment?
These notes are written to keep the fee page useful for families while staying clear about the things that must still be verified.
- Program conditions can change by intake year. Re-check the current Study in Saudi listing and university notice before payment.
- Indian students should verify NMC/FMGE/NExT pathway implications before final admission.
- Do not treat generic 'High School Diploma' wording as enough by itself; keep a full document file ready.
- Confirm internship, clinical training format, refund policy, and licensing eligibility in writing.
- SAT and ACT are listed; students should not assume board marks alone are sufficient.
- Indian board students should confirm STEM/equivalency interpretation for their curriculum.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
A short FAQ helps this page rank for fee queries without implying the fees are fixed or guaranteed.
Does Class 12 PCB still matter?
Yes. Strong Class 12 Science marks remain important, but test readiness is also central for this route.
Next step
Verify the latest fee before admission
SAT + ACT + English test readiness