Now, MBBS in Abroad is a topic that has been a hot topic of debate for quite a while now. With many benefits and certain underhanded, a medical study abroad welcomes thousands of students from India. Among many of the countries serving up the needs of the Indian students medical studies, let us know about the second largest country of Europe, Ukraine.
Ukraine as a country is significantly young, once a part of the Soviet Union, the country has come a long way since its independence in 1991. The present-day Ukraine is at the strategic position in Eastern Europe lies on the northern shores of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary in the west, Belarus in the north, Moldova and Romania in the south-west and Russia in the east.
As far as the concerns go for safety and living standards, the country holds an esteemed reputation for being one of the safest countries in Europe, with the safety index at 52.64 points and a low cost but high quality of living. The country holds a grand history of wars, treaties and disaster, etc but has gracefully holds a high reputation globally. Known for its extravagant hospital care and education system, Ukraine, as a choice for MBBS abroad, does not require many second guesses.
| Degree | MBBS/MD |
| Duration Of The Course | 5 years 8 months |
| Required Score in PCB | 50% |
| NEET | Mandatory |
| Recognition | WHO, NMC/MCI, ECFMG, WDOMS |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Foreign Language | Russian/ Ukrainian |
| Tuition Fee | 17-25 Lacs |
| Cost Of Living | ~20,000-25,000 per month |
For the Indian students, the first step towards pursuing their medical education in Ukraine, involves getting admission in the universities under the medicine program. The degree awarded to the students after successful completion of the 6 year course of general medicine is that of MD. Doctor of Medicine (MD) is the degree equivalent to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) of India.
As part of the general medical curriculum of the university, provided it is approved by the now National Medical Commission (NMC), earlier known as Medical Council of India (MCI), the students undergo a vigorous training for attaining the conceptual understanding and professional skill development as ascribed. Apart from academics, studying MBBS in Ukraine also opens up a lot of global opportunities.
A popular fact about the universities of Ukraine is that you can find many carrying the legacy of as long as 200 years and sometimes even more!
Though there is no entrance exam required to get admission in a medical college in Ukraine, the students are mandated to qua;ify KROK tests in 3rd year and 6th year in order to proceed further in their studies and careers respectively. KROK-1 exam is to be given by the medical students of Ukraine after completing 3rd year to continue in the 4th year of their studies. KROK-2 exam is conducted after the completion of the 6th year by the medical students of Ukraine. The exam provides a license to the foreign medical students.
1. Climate: Some students may find it hard to adjust to the cold climate of Ukraine. The temperature is generally below 0
