Specialised programmes in less crowded destinations: medicine, hospitality, business and design at 9 institutions in 4 countries.
A small, specialised group. Most students choose them for one particular programme. The UAE has its own page.
These countries are not on every student's list, and that is part of their value: smaller classes, simpler admission and campuses built for international students.
Mauritius hosts campuses of British, Australian and French institutions, so you earn a recognised international degree in a safe, multilingual island with a large community of Indian origin.
The Gulf and the Caribbean are chosen mainly for medicine and specialist courses. For these, the question that matters most is where the degree lets you practise, so we look at that with you first.
Branch campuses award the same degree as the home university.
More contact with teachers and more support for international students.
English-taught medicine with defined routes to licensing exams.
Stable countries with established Indian communities.
What each country offers on our list.
Fees, living costs and visa rules are a guide only and were last checked in October 2026. They change often and differ by university and course. We confirm the current figures for your shortlist before you apply.
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For branch campuses, check that the degree is awarded by the home university. For medicine, check the listing of the medical school and how the degree fits the rules of the country where you want to practise. We check both with you before you apply.
In most of these countries the institution sponsors or supports your visa, which keeps the process simple.
Apply and receive your acceptance letter.
Pay the fees the institution asks for to start the visa process.
The institution applies for your student visa or entry permit, or gives you the papers to apply.
Complete the medical tests and police clearance the country requires.
Enter on the approved visa and complete registration after you arrive.
Mauritius lets international students work part-time for up to 20 hours a week. In Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the Caribbean, student work is restricted, so plan your budget without part-time income.
There is usually no automatic post-study visa. Graduates stay with an employer-sponsored work permit, return to India, or move on: medical graduates to licensing exams and residency, others to a master's in the UK, Australia or Europe.
A medical degree is only as useful as the licence it leads to. Read how the Gulf route, the USA route and NMC rules apply before you choose a college.
Short answers to what students and parents ask us most about these destinations.
Degrees awarded by the home university of a branch campus carry that university's recognition. For local institutions, we check national accreditation. Always confirm recognition for the country where you plan to work.
Caribbean medical schools follow the American model, with basic sciences on the island and clinical rotations in teaching hospitals, often in the USA. They prepare students for the USMLE. Outcomes vary a great deal between schools, so choose carefully.
Only if the course meets the National Medical Commission rules and you clear the screening exam. Our Study MBBS Abroad page explains the rules in full.
Yes. The island has a large resort industry, schools that teach to French and international standards, and internships are part of most programmes.
Usually four to eight weeks once the institution has your complete documents. Apply at least three months before your intake.
Not sure yet? Most students look at two or three countries before they decide. The number beside each is the institutions we represent there.
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