The full and official name of the university is Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University. At first, it existed as the medical faculty of the Lviv University. In 1939 Medical Faculty of Lviv University was rearranged into Lviv State Medical University with the faculties of general medicine and pharmacy. On October 17, 1996, by the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, a higher educational institution of the IV level of accreditation – Lviv State Medical University – was established.

On October 21, 1998, the University was granted the name of Danylo Halytsky, after the first king of Halychyna-Ukraine. On October 21, 2003, according to the decree of the President of Ukraine, the University conferred a degree of National. One of the best things about the university is that the hostels (except Hostel-8) and all of its departments are in one place. This ensures that the students do not have to travel during the first three years or the non-clinical phase. There is a cafe just adjacent to the campus. Indian food is available to the students and also, the kitchen facility is available in case the students want to cook food for themselves.

You need 50% marks in every subject in class 12th (General Category) and you need to qualify NEET to be eligible for admission at this university. However, many agents in India spread incorrect information saying that the eligibility is more than 60-70%. There is no cut-off for NEET from the university’s side.

Following is Lviv National Medical University eligibility criteria for an Indian student:

• Global Medical Foundation is the authorized and official representative of Lviv National Medical University.
• We have sent students to Lviv.
• Shobhit Jayaswal of GMF has visited the campus and hostels of Lviv National Medical University.
• We have our own Indian partner for taking care of students in Ukraine.
• Right experience to provide guidance to Indian students.
• We have sent more than 400 students to study MBBS abroad.
• Genuine and complete information about Danylo Halytsky Lviv University.
• 100% visa guarantee.
• Free study material, laptop bag, lab coat to every student.
• We can provide references of current students studying at Lviv.

For the students who are appearing for 12th and NEET in the current year, they can apply for an admission letter as soon as they get their 12th mark sheet. For applying, you need to get in touch with Global Medical Foundation, the helpline number is 9999404348.

The admission letter from Lviv National Medical University starts to be issued in the month of July.

A scanned copy of the following documents is required for the admission letter:

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Passport / Aadhar Card

After getting the admission letter, the next step is to get the invitation letter. A scanned copy of the following documents is required for the invitation letter:

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Passport
• NEET Qualified Result in the current or the previous 2 years

Once this is done, the next step is to apply for a visa. Global Medical Foundation will provide the students with a list of documents that will be required for getting the visa for Ukraine. We will get your visa formalities done. All the rest of the formalities will be conveyed and taken care of through our help.

Once all the formalities are finished in India, Global Medical Foundation will send the students in groups. The strength of the group is generally around 15-30 students. You will travel from Delhi to Kyiv and then take a connecting flight to Lviv. GMF will assist you in the booking of flights. Upon reaching Lviv, you will be provided with airport pickup facility.

The journey will be around 15-20 minutes and you will be taken to the university’s hostel and will be allotted rooms. The following process will take place after that:

• collection of original documents
• collection of fees

After this, the admission formalities start and it generally takes about 5 working days for the process completion and for the classes to start.

You will appear for an entrance exam which consists of 3 subjects – Biology, English and Chemistry. No preparation is required for this. There will be contract signing and allotment of batches after this.

Once you are allotted a group, you will get the schedule and the classes will start.

Global Medical Foundation will assist the students in adjusting to a new environment and during the entire admission process.

Pre-COVID – The classes at Lviv National Medical University used to start in the month of September for all the students.

Lviv National Medical University intake in and before 2019: September-October

The last date to reach the university was 31st October if there were any seats remaining. However, the seats generally get filled up by 1st October. There is only one intake for Lviv.

Post-COVID – In 2020 and 2021, NEET and its results were delayed. The students went to Ukraine in all the universities including Lviv National Medical University in the month of December. However, the 1st year was finished on time and the 2nd year for these students will start in September.

The same is expected in 2022 in case NEET gets delayed this year too. You should apply for admission to Lviv National Medical University through Global Medical Foundation as soon as you get your 12th mark sheet in 2022 as the seats are limited and admission is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Lviv National Medical University has the reputation of being a very strict university. This is something every parent is concerned about. Global Medical Foundation’s representatives have talked to many students who are studying at Lviv and we have sent many students there too. Video Review of Lviv National Medical University by Indian students sent by Global Medical Foundation. This video was shot in October 2019 in Lviv, Ukraine –

Lviv National Medical University reviews have been largely very positive and the students are very much satisfied with the education quality and facilities at Lviv. Global Medical Foundation’s representative Shobhit Jayaswal has personally visited the university and spoke with many students to get the reviews about Lviv.

Another way to check the quality of education at Lviv National Medical Medical University is by checking its MCI result or FMGE passing ratio:

Lviv National Medical University reviews are very positive and many students will even say that it is the best medical university for MBBS in Ukraine. The city is also very good to live in. GMF will recommend Lviv NMU to the students.

Lviv National Medical University Reviews –

“Lviv NMU is a very strict university where there are daily exams, 100% attendance is compulsory, the teachers are experienced and strict, however, it does not mean that you cannot ask your doubts or speak in the classes. If you are regular and hardworking, then you will become a good doctor.” – Anmol, Odisha

“Hostel rooms were allotted at the same night when we came here, we got dinner too, on the next day, our admission process was started, the hostel-8 is very good and new. All departments are at one place, the teachers are very cooperative and they support Indian students and make sure we are not nervous.” – Venkateshwar, Delhi

Lviv National Medical University is recognized by the following international bodies:

• WHO
• ECFMG
• Ukraine’s Education Ministry

Indian mess is available to the students at Lviv National Medical University. Both veg and non-veg food are available to the students. The food is served two times – lunch and dinner. There is a canteen at the campus which serves veg food to the students. Apart from this, there is a kitchen facility available to the students at each hostel floor at no extra cost.

The students can buy all the ingredients from the nearby market and cook food for themselves.

Hostel-8 video of Lviv National Medical University –

Check how far are Hostel-2 and Hostel-3 from the campus of Lviv National Medical University –

Lviv National Medical University provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facility to Indian students. The university has many hostels under its wings which are both renovated and non-renovated. Hostel-8 is a renovated hostel but is located about 4-5 km away from the main campus. The other hostels are located at the campus and have both renovated and non-renovated rooms. Indian students get accommodation in Hostel-2 and Hostel-3. The hostels are not separate for boys and girls. It is better to stay at the hostels which are on-campus as you won’t have to travel to the campus then.

The hostel-8 have a block system wherein one block houses about 10-11 students who share common washroom/bathroom and a common kitchen. There is the availability of 2 and 3 seater rooms. The block system in hostel-2 and hostel-3 are shown in the 2nd video above.

Overall, the hostel facility is very good at Lviv National Medical University. The hostels are safe and there is the provision of sports grounds and reading rooms as well. Students can rent apartments as well from 2nd year onwards.

Lviv National Medical University is located in the main city of Lviv which is the largest city in western Ukraine with a population of more than 7 lakh people. The city is considered to be the most beautiful city in all of Ukraine. The historic city centre of Lviv is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Lviv is bordered by Poland and the cities of Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Volyn, Rivne and Zakarpattia where Uzzhorod Medical University is located. Kyiv is about 540 km away from Lviv.

The students who take admission in Lviv NMU can travel easily to Lviv as there is an international airport present here.

Following is the average temperature in Lviv: