Do you want to do your MBBS and start your career as a doctor? Are you hoping that you’ll clear NEET this year and secure your seat?

Well, here’s a piece of good news – with NEET, you have the option of doing your MBBS abroad and practising in India afterward!

The MCI allows Indian students to pursue their medical degrees abroad, after they gain the minimum passing score required for NEET.

With an MBBS from Ukraine, you would be benefitting from a world-class education! You will also enjoy the life-changing experience of studying abroad.

What’s more, doing your MBBS abroad is possibly the most affordable option for your medical studies – lakhs cheaper than settling for a private college here in India.

And once you’re done with your studies, you would be eligible to answer the NEXT exam (the new graduate exam for all Indian medical graduates), and then to practice in India.

Sounds great, doesn’t it

Here’s our quick guide to studying MBBS in Ukraine – keep scrolling to learn all about it!

About Ukraine

Ukraine is located in the Eastern European region, and is one of its largest countries. It is bordered by Russia to the East, as well as Poland, Hungary and several other countries. Known for its interesting and vibrant culture, and its warm and welcoming people, Ukraine remains an exciting place to live and study. It is home to several renowned government medical colleges, and educates thousands of international graduate students.

How to do MBBS in Ukraine

Like other Eastern European countries, the medical degree in Ukraine is called the Medical Doctor or MD degree.

What do students have to say about MBBS in Ukraine

We know that more than these details, there are other things that you would want to know about moving abroad to study. After all it’s a big commitment and involves major changes!

And who better to tell you about it, than some of the students themselves?

Here’s what they have to say:

Food

A big concern for our students is getting healthy, tasty food. The Indian mess services available in all the major university towns in Ukraine ensure that they get it.

A student at Kharkiv National Medical University says, “All the variety we get in India, we get here. The mess infrastructure is quite good, and all of us can sit together and eat like one big extended family!” She adds that there are options for vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and South Indian regional cuisine – so no matter what Indian students need, they get it!

Another student studying at Lviv National Medical University says, “There is an Indian mess here, and an Indian restaurant. We get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For non-vegetarians there is chicken, for vegetarians there is paneer. It’s all very nice.”

Safety

Another big concern is how safe it is for Indian students in Ukraine. In the past, there were conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, which may create some fears among Indian students and their parents. However, the universities were not affected by these events, and in the last several years, things have become much more peaceful.

One Lviv National Medical University student says, “We feel very safe here, as Indians we face no problems like that. Even when we go out at night, we feel safe. The people here have a very helpful nature, and if we need help, they will leave their work and come help us first.”

A few female students at Bukovinian State Medical University also appreciate the hostel facilities. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, with curfew timings, special entry cards, and proper security. The girls feel very safe there, and their parents feel secure about their well-being.

High standards of Education

Indian students who choose to do their MBBS in Ukraine expect a high standard of education – and they expectations are met!

Our contact at Lviv National Medical University adds, “The university is quite strict. We have to attend all the lectures, there’s no possibility of bunking. Whatever we learn on one day, there is a test on the next day and it is scored out of five marks. We have to ensure that we study everything on time. Even though this sounds a little scary, it is actually very good, because we are learning a lot and are going to become good doctors.”

One of the Bukovinian State Medical University students mentions, “A lot of students who come here tend to worry about food and everything. These things are all fine. In the end, the education you get is the main thing and here, you really get the best!”

Top 5 Colleges for MBBS in Ukraine

Lviv National Medical University

Tuition fee: 1^st year package – 8200 USD; 2^nd-6^th years – 4900 USD per annum

Located in the pretty city of Lviv, in the Western part of Ukraine, this is one of the oldest, biggest and best universities in Ukraine. Its program is challenging, and the quality of education is equal to some of the best in the world, including AIIMS in India. It currently has about 500 international students studying there, most of whom are from India.

Kharkiv National Medical University

Tuition fee: 4800 USD per annum

Founded in 1805, this prestigious medical university is located at the heart of the city of Kharkiv. Starting from the 3^rd year, the students experience hands-on training at hospitals around the city. At present there are more than 4000 international students studying across its top-rated medical programs.

Bogomolets National Medical University

Tuition fee: 4500 USD per annum

This university enjoys the best location – the capital city of Kiev! Named after renowned physiologist Alexander A. Bogomolets, the university continues to uphold his name by training the new generations of doctors from around the globe, especially from India.

Bukovinian State Medical University

Tuition fee: 3900 USD per annum

Located in the city of Chernivtsi in Western Ukraine, this university is a fast-growing, innovative centre of education. It prides itself on its technical infrastructure, including teaching rooms equipped with modern technical aids and a centre of simulation medicine and innovation technologies. At present, it has 1800 international students enrolled.

Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy

Tuition fee: 4212 USD per annum

Another top-rated university, located in Dnipro, Central Ukraine, this institute is led by some of the best scientific minds Ukraine has produced. It is currently training 700 students from several countries around the world, including India.

And that’s our quick guide to MBBS in Ukraine!

If you want to know more about your options for MBBS abroad, reach out to Hurray! Our Overseas Education consultants can help you figure out the right fit for you.

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