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EU Degree + European Medical Licence
NOVA Medical School is EU-accredited. After graduation, apply for a European medical licence to practise across all 27 EU member states.
Study destination: Portugal
Portugal is one of Western Europe's most liveable countries and, for Indian students who want a genuine EU MBBS in a Mediterranean climate, it offers something genuinely appealing: the NOVA Medical School in Lisbon operates an English-medium MBBS programme with EU accreditation and strong academic standards, in a city that consistently ranks among Europe's most popular and affordable western European capitals. Portugal's public medical universities, the University of Lisbon, the University of Porto, and the University of Coimbra, are well-respected institutions with long histories in medical education, but their programmes are taught in Portuguese and are extremely competitive for non-EU students.
We blend country research, university comparison, and admission guidance so students can evaluate the right path without guesswork.
NOVA Medical School is EU-accredited. After graduation, apply for a European medical licence to practise across all 27 EU member states.
Lisbon receives over 300 days of sunshine per year. The Mediterranean climate is year-round warm, mild, and genuinely pleasant to live in
NOVA Medical School's MBBS is taught entirely in English. No Portuguese language requirement for academic instruction or clinical teaching at NOVA.
Sintra 40 minutes away, Algarve beaches 2 hours south. Lisbon's food, culture, architecture, and outdoor living are exceptional.
Portugal requires Indian nationals to obtain a student visa before departure. The Portuguese Embassy / Consulate in India processes this before travel. Portuguese Student Visa (Type D — Residência para Estudo) Applied for at the Portuguese Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai. Required documents include: Completed visa application form Valid passport (minimum 6 months beyond intended stay) University admission letter from NOVA Medical School Proof of financial means: minimum €760/month (approximately ₹68,000/month) in bank statements Return flight booking (or itinerary) Accommodation proof (NOVA student housing or private rental contract) Health insurance valid for Portugal Academic certificates (10th, 12th, NEET scorecard) Criminal Record Certificate from India (apostilled or notarised per Portuguese Embassy requirements) Passport-size photographs Processing Time: 4–8 weeks. Begin at least 2 months before departure. Residence Permit After Arrival After arrival, students register with AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo Portugal's Immigration and Borders Service, to obtain a Residence Permit for Study. Our local Portugal team manages the full process and annual renewals. Key Notes English is widely spoken in Lisbon — day-to-day communication is natural for Indian students Portuguese language exposure during studies is helpful but not required for NOVA's English-medium programme Our team manages the full visa and permit process end-to-end
From counselling to visa readiness, here is the usual sequence students follow when planning admission in Portugal.
Our Portugal specialist explains NOVA Medical School, the English-medium programme, the Lisbon lifestyle, total costs, and how it compares to Cyprus and Ireland.
Full NOVA application and Portuguese visa document package prepared, including Criminal Record Certificate arrangements
Our submissions are sent directly to NOVA Medical School. Offer letter typically within 10–14 working days.
Our team receives the offer, explains the terms, and manages the initial fee payment.
Lisbon consistently surprises students with how good it is to live in a warm, walkable, strikingly beautiful, and genuinely affordable city by Western European standards. The city has one of Europe's fastest-growing international student populations, a food culture that runs from excellent local restaurants to well-stocked supermarkets to Indian-specific grocery options in the city Centre. The climate is a real asset, 300+ sunny days, warm from April through October, mild in winter. The Atlantic coast is 30 minutes from central Lisbon. Portugal's social culture is unhurried and welcoming, and Lisbon, in particular, has a cosmopolitan, international atmosphere that makes integration relatively smooth for Indian students.
Portugal is our Western European MBBS offering for students who want EU-standard, English-medium medical education in a Mediterranean environment without the cost of Ireland or Australia. Our team manages the full NOVA Medical School application, Portuguese student visa, Lisbon arrival, and AIMA residence permit process. Our local Lisbon coordinator handles first-week settlement and ongoing support throughout the 6-year programme.
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Arrange a free counselling sessionNOVA Medical School (Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa) is the primary option for English-medium Indian students offering a genuinely international, English-taught medical programme in the heart of Lisbon. Lisbon is an outstanding place to spend 6 years.
The climate is warm and sunny year-round (among the warmest capitals in Europe), the cost of living is lower than in London, Amsterdam, or Vienna, the city is beautiful, safe, and walkable, and the food culture, with abundant seafood, vegetables, beans, and a Mediterranean diet, is generally very well received by Indian students. Sintra is 40 minutes away; the Algarve beaches are 2 hours south.
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Lisbon is meaningfully cheaper than London, Amsterdam, or Dublin for the same Western European quality of life. Monthly living costs are manageable relative to the quality of education.
Portugal consistently ranks in the Global Peace Index top 10. Lisbon is safe, walkable, and welcoming one of the most stress-free MBBS environments.
Full visa documentation prepared and submitted to the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in India. Begin at least 2 months before departure.
Lisbon orientation, accommodation, transport, banking, SIM card, NOVA campus layout, and first-week logistics.
We advise on routing to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Confirms arrival with local coordinator
Our local Portugal coordinator meets you, confirms accommodation check-in, and assists with NOVA registration
University registration, campus tour, and first-week orientation support provided by our Lisbon team.
We file your Residence Permit for Study at AIMA (Portuguese Immigration Service) within your first weeks. Managed through to issuance and renewed annually.