Perhaps if there’s any country that comes into the minds of people in terms of quality medical universities apart from Russia, it’s Ukraine. MBBS in Ukraine has been one of the most attractive propositions for medical aspirants throughout the world since the Soviet days. This is evident from the huge number of international students thaa enroll in universities in Ukraine every year, with more than 18,000 being from India.

This post attempts to give a good idea about this prospect of MBBS in Ukraine by looking at the various opportunities available here as well as the quality of the said opportunities.

The Most Affordable Universities in Ukraine

When considering the prospect of MBBS in Ukraine, it’s important to first consider the university out of the many options the country provides. However, choosing a university was never enough; choosing the “right” university is.

This post, therefore, lays down the top 10 most prestigious medical institutes in all of Ukraine in order of the least to most expensive. One important thing to remember is that though these amounts seem to appear big, these are all that the student has to pay (no extra payments as donations or capitation fees)

  1. Kyiv Medical University = 19-20 Lakh INR
  2. Dnipropetrovsk State Medical University = 21-22 Lakh INR
  3. Uzhorod National University = 22-23 Lakh INR
  4. V N Kharazin Kharkiv National University = 23-24 Lakh INR
  5. Bukovinian State Medical University =23-24 Lakh INR
  6. Kharkiv National Medical University = 25-26 Lakh INR
  7. Bogomolets National Medical University = 25-26 Lakh INR
  8. Taras Shevchenko National University = 25-26 Lakh INR
  9. Lviv National Medical University = 26-27 Lakh INR
  10. Vinnitsa National Medical University = 26-27 Lakh INR

Why Choose this Prospect?

This might be one of the most important questions or rather a “doubt” that comes into people’s minds when planning MBBS abroad. MBBS in Philippines particularly is sought-after by many medical aspirants worldwide due to the following reasons: –

  1. Most universities, at least the ones mentioned above, are approved by the WHO as well as the MCI/NMC, reflecting the fact that the educational and other amenities here are up to the accepted international standards.
  2. The sheer number of international students is proof of the multicultural and discrimination-free environment here. Thus, students won’t feel uncomfortable and out of place in universities here. Indian students have a distinct advantage as the hostel messes here also specialize in Indian food.
  3. This is further ensured by the fact that all Ukrainian universities use the English language to teach.
  4. What further makes MBBS in Ukraine an attractive prospect is the hassle-free nature of the admissions here. Students neither need to worry about any university entrance exams, nor any proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL. All they do need is the required 10+2 score and NEET score.
  5. Finally, thanks to the vast curriculum with its focus on both theory and practical, students have a distinct advantage when it comes to cracking licentiate exams across the world like the FMGE Exam (India), PLAB (UK), or the USMLE (USA).

Ukraine has been a trustworthy destination when it comes to higher medical education. Perhaps this is why MBBS in Ukraine has a positive legacy and image, and in turn, one of the best choices for those seeking MBBS abroad.