Singapore recognises Aga Khan University medical degree
Singapore · · 2 min
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Karachi, Pakistan, 21 February 2026 – Singapore’s Ministry of Health has announced that graduates from eight highly ranked medical schools around the world – including AKU’s Medical College in Pakistan – can now apply to practice medicine in Singapore.
Medical doctors trained at AKU, whether they graduate before or after 2026, can apply for registration with the Singapore Medical Council to practice medicine, subject to meeting its requirements.
The new accreditation adds to a growing number of destinations that AKU medical graduates can consider when deciding where to build their careers and apply their learning.
“An AKU medical education equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to be change makers and to succeed globally,” said Professor Karim Damji, dean of AKU’s Medical College in Pakistan.
AKU’s MBBS degree is fully recognised in Pakistan and provides a strong, globally respected foundation for postgraduate training and medical practice internationally.
Graduates are eligible to pursue licensure pathways in many countries and regions including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, and now Singapore.
About the Aga Khan University
The Aga Khan University helps to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond through world-class teaching, research and health-care delivery. The University educates students about local and global leadership, generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, and raises standards and aspirations in the countries in which it works. It empowers women and the disadvantaged, builds support for pluralism, and collaborates with local partners and world-renowned organisations to achieve shared goals.
The Aga Khan University Medical College was established in 1983, as a part of the Aga Khan University’s Faculty of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. It works closely with the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the University Hospital to produce excellence in educational programmes and medical practice.