About Ukraine

Ukraine, the second-largest country in Europe after Russia is surrounded by Belarus to the north, the Black Sea to the south, Russia to the east and Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west. The capital city of Ukraine is Kyiv which is also the largest and most populous city of the country. The other largest cities of Ukraine include Odessa, Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv.

Ukraine is well known for its culture and historic background and is the centre of attraction for people from around the world. It is also one of the youngest countries in the world having a well-developed system and connectivity. Arsenalna Metro Station of Ukraine is the deepest metro station in the world.

Apart from being the centre of attraction for tourists because of its scenic beauty Ukraine is also known for its higher education system that is recognised globally. Ukraine is ranked in the list of best countries in Europe to pursue higher education. In the last 10 years, the institutes in Ukraine have enrolled over 80,000 international students from 150 countries among which more than 18,000 students are from India. The percentage of Indian students is the highest among all international students in Ukraine. The well-established institutes in Ukraine attracts students from across the world and every year thousands of students visit the country for studies.

There are several course options for international students in Ukraine. However, MBBS is the most sought after course among international students to study in Ukraine. If you are planning to study MBBS from an abroad country, then you can check all details related to MBBS admissions in Ukraine for Indian students here. Before getting into the details, have a look at the major highlights of the MBBS course in Ukraine for Indian students in the table given below:

Eligibility Criteria to Pursue MBBS in Ukraine

Students from India must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to get apply for the MBBS in Ukraine:

• Academic Qualification: TThe candidate must have passed Class 12th from CBSE, ISC or State level board exam with Biology as the main subject.
  The minimum % in Class 12th should be 50%
• Age Criteria: The age of the candidate should not be less than 17 years as of December 31st of the same year of admission.
• Entrance Exam: Applicants from India must qualify NEET(UG) exam. NEET (UG) examination is mandatory for foreign medical education for Indian students after the National Medical Commission Act was passed in 2019.
  The NEET (UG) cutoff for admissions in Ukraine is defined by an individual college based on which admission is confirmed.
• Language Test Requirement: The medium of instruction at medical colleges in Ukraine is English. However, there is no need to take the English Language Test for MBBS admissions in Ukraine

Why Should You Pursue MBBS in Ukraine?

If you are also planning to pursue MBBS from a foreign medical college then check why Ukraine can be the right option for you:

• Low Cost of Study: The MBBS course fee in top medical colleges in Ukraine ranges between Rs. 16 Lakhs to 25 Lakhs. The fee is reasonable and equivalent to the cost of study in India. MBBS degree programmes offered in Ukraine are also recognised by NMC having even lesser tuition fees.
• Quality Education and Infrastructure: Despite the low cost of study for the MBBS course, the infrastructure of the medical colleges is world-class. Advanced technology and modern techniques are implemented to provide the best learning experience to students
• Less Cutoff: NEET (UG) cutoff is not very high. With a minimum of 50 Percentile, one can apply for admission in top medical colleges in Ukraine
• Recognised: The medical colleges in Ukraine are recognised by the WHO and the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the National Medical Commission( NMC), India.

What After Completing MBBS in Ukraine?

After completing the MBBS degree programme from Ukraine international students can choose to practice in their home country or go for higher studies for specialisation. Know how to get a licence to practise in India after completing MBBS in Ukraine.

Practise in India

Indian students can register for the MCI Screening test / National Exit Test (NEXT) to be eligible to practice in India after completing.Medical Council of India Screening Test is also known as Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE). It is a test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and is mandatory to be taken by Indian students who wish to practice medicine in India after completing an MBBS course from abroad. The college from where the student has completed MBBS must be recognised by MCI.Students must ensure to collect all the documents like mark sheet, degree etc and get it verified by MCI before applying for the MCI Screening Test.

MD from Abroad Medical College

As most medical colleges in Ukraine are recognized by MCI and WHO one can choose to practice anywhere in the world, if not India.
Students can also apply for postgraduate medical courses for a degree in a specialised field like MD in Paediatrics, Radiotherapy, Psychiatry, Physiology, Pathology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology etc from USA, UK etc.