STUDY MBBS ABROAD

RUSSIA

Russia stretches over a vast expanse of eastern Europe and northern Asia. By far its the world’s largest country with a total area of 1,71,25200 sq.km and with a population of 146 million. The capital city Moscow is known as the largest city in Russia and its official currency is Russian rouble. Russia is known to have the 5^th largest economy in Europe. It has over 1,000 cities, including 15 with populations over 1 million. English is the 2^nd most widely spoken language in Russia after its official language “Russian”.

Most of Russia lies in a moderate climate zone and is quite a comfortable place to live in. With a splendid education system, Russia thrives to produce competent medical professionals at a very affordable cost. Russian medical colleges have a high infrastructure, exceptional faculty and well structured curriculum. All the leading MBBS universities in Russia are recognised by international medical bodies such as MCI, WHO, FAIMER etc. MBBS in Russia is of 6 years course of study as per the European standards, which includes 5 years of academic study and 1 year of internship. Russia has always been highly famous for its medical education. More than20000 Indian students go to Russia for studying medicine every year.

TOP UNIVERSITIES

• Stavropol state medical university
• Bashkir state medical university
• Kazan state medical university
• Orel state medical University
• Kazan Federal University 
• First Moscow State medical University.
• Peter’s burg state medical university

MBBS tuition fee in Russia is not so high as in India, the cost of renting a room in university hostels is quite low, saving your money for a larger spending budget. Student living costs remain almost the same as in India because the economic value of the Russian rouble is the same as Indian Rupee. 

MBBS fees in Russia are subsidized by the Russian Government, which makes it affordable for Indian students to study MBBS in Russia. The average MBBS fee in Russia is 4000 US Dollars = 2,80,000 Indian Rupees per year, which is the lowest fee for MBBS study abroad. MBBS fees in Russian medical universities range between USD 4,000 to USD 6,000 per year. 

 

UKRAINE

Ukraine, country located in eastern Europe, the second largest on the continent after Russia . It spans an area of 603,628 km² (233,062 sq mi), with a population of 41.3 million, and is the eighth-most populous country in Europe. The nation’s capital and largest city is Kyiv. Ukraine is a developing country ranking 74th in the HDI. The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian, an East Slavic language. The hryvnia, hryvna, or sometimes gryvnya, has been the national currency of Ukraine since 2 September 1996.

Ukraine has a temperate continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Ukraine is one of the most secure destinations for students or tourists to visit as there is no racial discrimination and hence foreigners may enjoy equal status in the country. Overall crime rate is very low.

Universities in Ukraine have been superior choice for education among international students from across the world. Almost all of the universities in Ukraine are recognized by World Health Organisation (WHO) and by MCI. Universities in Ukraine offer a high quality of education in Ukraine is at extremely low tuition fees. More than 5,000 Indian students study among other 60,000 international students in Ukraine.

There are many facilities available for students visiting Ukraine for higher education. Students are also given special discounts over transportation, foods in restaurants, sports and movie tickets. This makes over all expenses to be very less in Ukraine for international students.

Moreover students are offered campus hostels by universities which further reduce the expenses to live. Monthly expenses as low as INR 5,000 to 10,000. The cost of studying MBBS in Ukraine is very less compared with private medical colleges in India. The total cost of MBBS education for six years in Ukraine comes in between 15 lakh to 30 lakh.

TOP MEDICAL COLLEGES IN UKRAINE

1. Zaporozhye state medical university
2. Karazin kharkiv national university
3. Vinnitsa national medical university
4. Kharkiv national medical university
5. Kiev medical university of uafm.

 

KAZAKHSTAN

Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia and the 9^th largest in the world. Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country, at 2,724,900 km2, larger than all of Western Europe. The capital is Nur-Sultan located in the north-central part of the country. Kazakhstan has a population of 18.8 million, and one of the lowest population densities in the world, at fewer than 6 people per square kilometre. Kazakhstan is the most dominant nation of Central Asia economically and politically. The official languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. Both Kazakh and Russian are used on equal grounds. Kazakhstan experiences an extreme continental climate, with long, hot summers and cold winters. Moreover, climatic conditions in Kazakhstan are favourable.

Studying MBBS in Kazakhstan is one of the best options for the Indian students who want to pursue MBBS from abroad as the MBBS in Kazakhstan duration is 5 years only. Universities in Kazakhstan are approved by MCI, WHO and are recognized by UNESCO.

Most MBBS colleges in Kazakhstan do not have donations or headcount fees. The tuition fees of Kazakhstan medical schools are even lower than those of the Indian private universities in the rupee. MCI Coaching is provided to the students at the Universities.

All campuses in Kazakhstan have world-class hospital facilities and modern equipment. The Faculty of the Universities in Kazakhstan are highly qualified and experienced. The medium of studies is in English-language which makes it easier for Indian students to complete their medical courses in Kazakhstan and study accordingly.

The average cost of studying MBBS in Kazakhstan is about $4,000 per year. The cost of living is also affordable (The minimum monthly fee is between $200 and $300.)

TOP UNIVERSITIES

1. Kazakh national medical university
2. Al-farabi Kazakh national university
3. Astana medical university Kazakhstan
4. International Kazakh Turkish University
5. South Kazakhstan medical academy.

 

 

KYRGYSTAN

Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous landlocked country in Central Asia.  The land has a total area of 199,950 km² (77,201 mi²). Kyrgyzstan is thus the 23rd biggest country in Asia and in terms of area ranked 87th worldwide. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek.  Kyrgyzstan 2020 population is estimated at 6,524,195 people at mid-year according to UN data. Time is +6:00 hrs ahead of Universal Coordinated Time (UTC+06:00). The climate in Kyrgyzstan is generally sunny, averaging only about 70 days of rain a year. The climate is continental; the general climate of Kyrgyzstan is quite pleasant, with four defined seasons. Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the country’s six million people, followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians. The Kyrgyz language is closely related to other Turkic languages, although Russian remains spoken and is a co-official language. The som is the currency of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Kyrgyzstan is counted among the top choices for MBBS in Abroad by the international students at low cost. The quality of medical education provided in the universities of Kyrgyzstan is comparable to the European standards. .

When it comes to MBBS in Kyrgyzstan the duration of course is 6 years, a total of 5 year of classroom study including practicals and one year of mandatory Internship program for all medical aspirants .The medical universities of Kyrgyzstan are recognized by the world’s major organizations including WHO, MCI, UNESCO and the Medical Councils of many other countries.

MBBS in Kyrgyzstan is affordable. The complete course of MBBS in Kyrgyzstan from any top medical university in Kyrgyzstan can be completed in Rs.15 lakhs onwards. The cost of living is around Rs.6500 per month and hostel costs are low as compared to other countries (around Rs.30000 per year). Kyrgyzstan not only offers affordable medical education, but also a very healthy environment to the students coming from foreign countries.

The medium of instruction for MBBS in Kyrgyzstan is English. Top Medical universities of Kyrgyzstan provide MCI coaching and the ratio of teacher: student is optimal, allowing the students to get complete attention from the faculty members and becoming successful doctors.

TOP UNIVERSITIES

1. Kyrgyz state medical university
2. Osh state university
3. Jalalabad state university
4. Asian medical institute, Kant
5. IMI academy Bishkek

 

 

UZBEKISTAN

Uzbekistan is a resource-rich, doubly-landlocked country, strategically located in the heart of Central Asia. Uzbekistan has an area of 447,400 square kilometres (172,700 sq mi). It is the 56th largest country in the world by area and the 42nd by population. Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. The 2 main languages of Uzbekistan are Uzbek and Russia. The landscape of Uzbekistan is dry with mostly flat-to-rolling sandy desert, inclusive sand dunes. The Uzbekistani Som is the currency of Uzbekistan (UZS). Uzbekistan’s climate is classified as continental, with hot summers and cool winters.

MBBS in Uzbekistan 2021 is one of the commendable choices for Indian students to practice medicine abroad. The primary mode of communication in the education system is English.

Most of the medical Universities in Uzbekistan are recognised by the Medical Council of India as well as by WHO. The quality of education of the medical universities of Uzbekistan is simply amazing. They have very high standards of education. The Universities in Uzbekistan are equipped with best infrastructure &facilities, best labs, and they have well qualified and excellent faculty that ensure that they impart the best knowledge to the medical students.

The course duration is 5year+1 year internship in Uzbekistan. The education cost for most medical universities in Uzbekistan is approximately between 15-20 lakh for the whole course.

TOP UNIVERSITIES

1. Tashkent medical university
2. Samarkand State Medical Institute
3. Andijan State Medical Institute.
4. Bukhara State Medical Institute.

 

 

GEORGIA

Georgia is a European country located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and West Asia. It covers 69,700 square kilometres (26,911 sq mi), and has a population of around 4 million. The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi which is known for its diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets. The major area of the country is covered with mountains. The official language of Georgia is Georgian (nationwide) and Abkhazian (Abkhazian AR).The official Currency is Georgian Lari.

The climate of Georgia is mild and rainy on the coast and in the western plain, while it is more continental and arid in the central and eastern inland areas. In the mountains, it is obviously colder.

Georgia has successfully achieved 100% of literacy and is considered to be the best place for studying medicine in the world. The Medical universities and colleges in Georgia offer rich quality education with affordable cost (Rs.3.5 lakh-5 lakh/year) the cost of living ranges between Rs.12000-15000/month. The medical universities of Georgia are recognized by MCI and WHO. The students in Georgia get sufficient discounts on travel within the country.

The duration of studying MBBS from Georgia is of 6 years in total. 5 years of academic studies+1 year of internship in a hospital that is affiliated to the university you are studying in. Students are given opportunity to do the practicals, experiments and clinical rounds to improve their skills in a better way.

TOP UNIVERSITIES

1. Georgia National University (SEU)
2. David Tvildiani Medical University
3. Tbilisi state medical university
4. Akaki Tsereteli state university
5. Ivana Javakhishvili Tbilisi state

 

 

ARMENIA

Armenia, situated along the route of the Great Silk Road, is a landlocked country of rugged mountains and extinct volcanoes, located in the southern Caucasus, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea with an area of 29,743 km². Armenia has a population of just 3 million people. Capital and largest city is Yerevan. Armenian is the only official language in Armenia and the main foreign languages that Armenians know are Russian and English.  Roubles, euros and dollars are the most common currency in the country. In Armenia, the climate is continental, with cold winters and hot summers.

MBBS in Armenia can be the best option for the Indian Medical aspirants. Indian students get everything that they wish for in their medical university. The students do not need to pay huge amount of money as donation. The maximum fees for studying MBBs in Armenia is 2500 USD and minimum of 4000 USD per year. The living cost in Armenia is 100 USD per month. It will take a total six years for the MBBS students to complete their study in Armenia (5 yr academics+1 yr internship). Almost all the medical universities in Armenia are approved by WHO and NMC.

English is their medium of teaching courses. Sometimes, the faculties also teach their students in the local language. It will help them to understand their subjects in a better way. The medical students will face no issue while they will interact with the local people for the internship.

TOP UNIVERSITIES

1. Mkhitar Gosh Armenian-Russian International University
2. Tereza Medical University
3. The University of Traditional Medicine
4. Yerevan Haybusak University
5. Yerevan State Medical University