Studying medicine in Saudi Arabia is both competitive and high-quality, thanks to significant investments in advanced laboratories and research facilities over the past few years. Before applying to medical school in Saudi Arabia, Saudi students must have good average marks in high school, as well as pass two entrance exams and an entrance interview at their preferred university. The interview includes a simple English language test.

Almost all universities teach medicine in Arabic or English, and many of them are public. As a result, Saudi students can attend medical school for free. Residency programs are paid for both Saudi and international students, but the sponsoring hospital covers these costs when a student is accepted. In this post, we will look at the top medical colleges in Saudi Arabia.

In Saudi Arabia, studying medicine requires completing an undergraduate degree that normally lasts five years. This includes actual application of the curriculum in years 4 and 5, followed by internships before becoming a fully qualified doctor. Many students go through a pre-medical year of study before beginning the core 5-year curriculum to verify that their knowledge of science meets the requirements for medical school. Depending on your high school science level, this may not be required.