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USMLE for African doctors: where to test, what it costs, how to practise

Test centres in Africa are few, so planning matters as much as studying. Here is the official centre list, the real cost, and a question bank priced in US dollars.

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Test centres

Where you can test

Official list

Four countries in the Africa region

Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda have Prometric centres for Step 1 and Step 2 CK. Egypt is grouped with the Middle East.

Plan ahead

If your country has no centre

Pick the nearest centre in your testing region, then plan flights, accommodation and a visa around your exam date. Step 3 is only held in the United States.

Fees

What the exam costs

USMLE fees for candidates testing outside the US and Canada, 2026
ExamExam feeTest-delivery surchargeTotal
Step 1US$ 695US$ 210US$ 905
Step 2 CKUS$ 695US$ 235US$ 930
Step 3US$ 955None (US test centres only)US$ 955

Sources: fsmb.org and the ECFMG fees page, checked October 2026. Travel, accommodation and visa costs come on top. Fees can change, so confirm when you register.

Plans in US dollars

Practise with MedMasters USMLE Qbank

3 months

US$ 59
about US$ 20 a month

6 months

US$ 89
about US$ 15 a month
Popular

12 months

US$ 129
about US$ 11 a month

24 months

US$ 199
about US$ 8 a month

Step 2 CK and Step 3 plans are on the pricing page.

Planning

Make the trip count

  1. Fix a target monthChoose the date first, then work back to your study plan.
  2. Book the centre earlyCheck Prometric as soon as your scheduling permit is ready.
  3. Sort travel and visasAllow time for visa decisions before you pay for flights.
  4. Arrive restedThe exam is a long day, so plan to land at least a day before.
For African candidates

Past papers and syllabus

USMLE does not release past papers, and exam questions remembered by candidates are unlawful to share, so none are used here. The published content outline is your syllabus, and MedWorld practice is organised around it.

FAQ

Africa questions answered

Where are the USMLE test centres in Africa?
The Africa testing region lists Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. Centres in Egypt use the Middle East region.
Is there a test centre in Nigeria?
Nigeria is not on the current official list. Nigerian candidates have reported travelling to a centre in another country, so budget for travel and a visa in your plan.
Do I pay the surcharge if I test in Africa?
Yes. Any testing region outside the US and Canada carries the international test delivery surcharge on top of the exam fee.
Can I practise without a fast internet connection?
MedWorld is designed mobile-first and works in a modern phone browser. Download-heavy videos are not part of the question bank.

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