Study MBBS in Ukraine
Ukraine is the best study MBBS abroad destination for
Indian Students . Universities of Ukraine provide a good quality of education
and have excellent infrastructure. An estimated 18,000+ Indian students
currently study MBBS in Ukraine. As per its Education
Ministry, Ukraine has more than 80,000 international students from 158 countries. A big
reason for this is that Ukraine imparts high-quality education at a low cost.
All the universities in Ukraine are imparting higher education
in English medium and have a reasonable fee structure. This is the biggest
reason why you should choose to study MBBS in Ukraine.
Fees start from approx. Rupees 2.50 lakh per year. The tuition fees can be paid yearly
or semester wise.
Study MBBS in Ukraine - Fact Check
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Duration
of Course
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6
years
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Medium
of Education
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English
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Do i
need to learn the Local Language ?
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Yes,
the university will give classes for the local language from the 1st year
itself.
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MCI
approved universities
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YES
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Type
of Universities
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Both
Government and Private
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Eligibility
Criteria
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Check
details below
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MBBS
Degree Name
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MD
(Physician) equivalent to MBBS in India
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Do I
need to qualify NEET to study MBBS in Ukraine?
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Yes,
qualifying NEET exam is mandatory for admission in any MCI
recognized university abroad
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Average
Class Size
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12-15
students
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Weather
conditions
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The
temperature will be below 0° in December, January and February and between 5°
to 25° on avg. during the rest of the year.
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Dominant
Religion
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Christianity
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MBBS in Ukraine - Eligibility for Indian
Students
MBBS in Ukraine eligibility criteria is
different for different universities. You can check the eligibility of
different universities for Ukraine MBBS.
However, the variation is not much and the
basic eligibility criteria for studying MBBS from Ukraine for Indian students
remains the same. You need to qualify NEET for studying MBBS in abroad in an
MCI recognized college.
There is an admission test at every medical
university in Ukraine but it is just a formality and no preparation is
required for this exam. This test takes place after student reach university.
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Entrance
Exam in India
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There
are no entrance examinations in India like IELTS/SAT, etc. NEET qualification
is a must for Indian students.
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Age
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The
student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in
which the admission is being taken.
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Board
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The
candidate must have completed class 12th from a regular and recognized board.
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Marks
for General Category students
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The
student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and
Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
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Marks
for Other Category students
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The
candidate must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and
Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
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NEET
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NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad from 2018
onwards.
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Passport
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The
student must hold a valid passport.
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Is Ukraine MBBS Valid in India ?
Yes,
Ukraine MBBS degree is valid in India.
If a student completes medicine in Ukraine
from a Medical Council of India approved university, then he or she, as per
Medical Council of India rules, will be allowed to appear for FMGE or MCI
screening test (soon to be changed to NEXT). You need to clear this exam in order to
practice in India.You will get a license to practice in India. Between
2012-18, the university from which the highest percentage of Indian students
cleared the licensing exam is Bukovinian State Medical University. Higher FMGE
results = higher quality education.
FMGE or the MCI Screening Test
The licensing examination is conducted
twice in a year & there is no cap for appearing in this examination nor is
there any age limit. After clearing FMGE, the students will get the license to
practice in India. For post-graduation in India, students are supposed to
appear for NEET-PG.
National Exit Test (NEXT)
MCI Screening Test or FMGE has been
replaced by NEXT or the National Exit Test which will be a common licensing
exam for students who study in abroad and also in India. This means that Indian
students who study in India will also have to give licensing exam now. The same
exam will be given by the Indian students who do their MBBS from abroad. This
exam will also replace NEET-PG. This means that you will get a license and
admission in medicine PG in India on the basis of one exam only which will be
NEXT.
The NEXT exam is expected to be implemented from 2022.
Even if there is a 1-2 year delay, those who are taking admission in 2020 and
onwards will be appearing for NEXT for sure.
Value of Ukraine MBBS
Degree in India
The medical
universities in Ukraine have kept their fees low and provide students with the
luxury of paying the fees semester-wise. This makes medical education here very
affordable. The total tuition fees for most universities in Ukraine is equal to
1 year of tuition fees in a private college in India. The MBBS in
Ukraine degree is called MD Physician. The admission given
is on the basis of marks in class 12th and NEET. There is no lateral entry in
Ukraine after completing graduation in India like B.Sc etc. The duration of the
MD Physician course is 6 years. After completing the 3rd year of the MBBS
program in Ukraine, the student has to appear for KROK-1. If you don’t clear
this exam within the stipulated number of attempts, then you will have to
repeat the 3rd year. This exam is a national exam and has to be given by every
student who does Ukraine MBBS, even Ukrainian students. Similarly,
you appear for KROK-2 after completing the 6th year and if you don't clear
KROK-2 then you will have to repeat the 6th year.
Once you clear all
your exam and KROK-2, you will get your degree and you can appear for National
Exit Test in India for getting a license and for PG seat here. The MD
Physician degree is equivalent to MBBS in India. You will also be eligible
to appear for exams such as USMLE & PLAB.
Apart from the cost of
education (tuition fees), the other expenses are those made on accommodation,
food, visa extension, books and travelling. Students get Indian veg food at
Indian mess at a reasonable price.
What After Completion of your Degree ?
Medical education from Ukraine is a great career choice as it
gives many options to students graduating from these Universities. After
completing medicine from Ukraine, a student will have the following options:
Option 1: The most taken option is to come back to
India and apply for FMGE or the MCI Screening Test as it is commonly known as
(FMGE has been replaced by NEXT). Prepare for this exam, clear this exam and
get the registration number from the MCI for medical practice in India.
Option 2: After completing your degree in Ukraine, you
can explore the opportunities in Ukraine itself and go for PG also, and settle
in Ukraine. You can also look for work in EU nations. You need not appear for
any other exam to work in most of the countries in Europe provided that you
learn the local language and clear its tests. One of the most popular choices
in PG is Germany.
Option 3: While studying, you can apply for USMLE Step
1 in case you want to settle down or practice in the United States. USMLE has 3
steps and those who clear all the 3 steps and get Permanent Registration from
the medical council of the USA can practice there. PLAB, which is the licensing
exam of the UK is another popular choice of students. Students can also go for
PG in Australia, Canada, New Zealand.
MBBS in Ukraine - Advantages
There are
many advantages of studying MBBS from Ukraine. Some of the top
advantages are as follows :
LOW FEES – The MBBS
in Ukraine fee structure is between USD 3,500-5,000 which means that
the total tuition fees starts from Rs 15 lakh approximately.
FMGE/MCI TEST – Ukraine
has a higher FMGE passing percentage than China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia,
Bulgaria, Belize and Romania.
QUALITY EDUCATION – Ukraine
provides good quality of education, in English-medium at a reasonable fee
in government medical colleges.
GOVERNMENT –
Most of the universities in Ukraine for MBBS are government
regulated and most of them are about 150-250 years old.
DIRECT ADMISSION – You don’t
have to sit for exams such as IELTS/TOEFL etc. for admission in Ukraine. Qualifying
NEET is a required eligibility criteria.
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE – As one of the international students,
you will get to know about a different culture and you will get international
exposure.
TOP-500 WORLD RANKING – There are many top-500 ranked universities
in Ukraine such as V N Karazin Kharkiv NMU and Taras Schvenko National Medical
University
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED MBBS DEGREE – The MBBS
degree from Ukraine is called MD Physician. It is
recognised by most countries including the USA, UK, Canada, India.
USMLE ELIGIBLE – Indian students are eligible to apply for
International Licensing Exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK) etc after
graduation from Ukraine.
FEE PAYMENT – Tuition fees can be paid semester wise. You
have to pay the fee at the university in Ukraine and not to any
agent/consultant in India.
ENGLISH MEDIUM – The medium
of instruction for full 6-years is English. You will also be taught the local
language which is necessary during your clinical.
CLASS STRENGTH – The teacher to student ratio is 1:12 – small class size
ensures that each student gets adequate attention.
ON-CAMPUS SUPPORT – We will provide on-campus support for the full stay of the
student in Ukraine. We will visit Ukraine every year and we provide
guardianship in Ukraine.
INDIAN MESS – Indian mess is available in almost every university which serves both veg and non-veg food to the Indian students. Good food at low cost is available.
NEXT COACHING – Indian students will get Screening Test coaching from Indian teachers at the university campus in Ukraine.
INDIAN EMBASSY Ukraine MBBS– One of the biggest advantages of studying in Ukraine is the presence and support of the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Click the Link of University to check the details :
BUKOVINIAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
VINNITSA NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
LVIV NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
BOGOMOLETS NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
KHARKIV NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
V.N.KARAZIN KHARKIV NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
TERNOPIL NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
TARAS SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
IVANO- FRANKIVSK NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
KYIV MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
