MBBS in Uzbekistan

Introduction to MBBS in Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan is one of the best destinations for MBBS abroad for Indian students. It provides a unique opportunity and environment as it fulfils all the rules and regulations as per NMC (as per the colleges/universities in Uzbekistan). Shobhit Jayaswal from Global Medical Foundation has visited many medical colleges in Uzbekistan and Global Medical Foundation has placed 100+ students in Uzbekistan.

Already, more than 5,000 Indian students are estimated to be studying in various medical universities in Uzbekistan. Many Indian students have already completed their medical education in this country. It is expected that more than 1,000 Indian students will choose to study MBBS in Uzbekistan in 2023. Some of the biggest reasons for this will be as follows –

• the tuition fee is low and affordable
• the weather in cities like Samarkand and Tashkent is warm and similar to that in India
• direct flights are available and the duration of the flight is exactly 3 hours (Delhi to Tashkent)
• cost of living in Uzbekistan is low and affordable as the Indian currency is very strong when compared to Uzbekistani Som. ₹1 = 140 Uzbekistani Som (approx.).
• hostel facility is available to the students
• Indian mess facility is available
• full-time Indian teachers for various subjects in Uzbekistan (at Samarkand State Medical University)
• duration will be 5 years +1 year internship in Uzbekistan

MBBS in Uzbekistan

Duration	6 years including 1-year of internship in Uzbekistan (as per colleges/universities in Uzbekistan)
Medium of Instruction	English for the whole duration in the universities where GMF provides admission.
Do I need to learn the local language?	Yes, the university will teach the local language. It is compulsory to learn the local languages.
Weather conditions	The temperature in Uzbekistan is hot during summers and cold during winters. You can check the average monthly temperature of Samarkand.
WDOMS listed universities	Yes
Type of Universities	Government and Private
Fee structure	On average the yearly tuition fee for MBBS in Uzbekistan is between USD 3,200-4,000.
Eligibility Criteria	Check below, on the same page.
Dominant Religion in Uzbekistan	Islam
Do I need to qualify NEET to study MBBS in Uzbekistan?	Yes, qualifying NEET is mandatory for admission in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan’s currency	₹1 = 140 Uzbekistani Som (approx.)

About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is a country which is located in Central Asia. It is a secular country with a president as the head of the nation. Uzbekistan is one of the major cotton producers and exporters in the world. It has an ample natural gas supply and is the largest electricity producer in Central Asia. The major religion practised in this country is Islam. In terms of area, it is the 56th largest country in the world and the 40th most populated country (3.5 crores). The temperature in cities like Tashkent or Samarkand is very similar to that in North India. The cities where most Indian students are studying are Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, Bukhara and Andijan. It takes only 3 hours to travel between Delhi and Tashkent via flight.

Official Name	Republic of Uzbekistan
Neighbouring countries	Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan
Languages	Uzbek, Russian, Tajik
Dominant Religion	Islam
Population estimate	3.53 crore (2022)
Currency	Uzbek Som (₹1 = 140 Uzbek Som)
Capital	Tashkent
Delhi to Tashkent travel	A direct flight of 3 hours
Time difference	30 minutes behind IST

MBBS in Uzbekistan Duration

The duration of the medical course is 5 years which is as per the requirements of NMC. After completing the MBBS course in Uzbekistan, you will have to undergo an internship of 1 year in the hospitals of the same university. After getting your medical degree and returning to India, you are also required to undergo an Internship of 1 year in India after clearing NExT 1 and then appear for NExT 2.

Top Medical Colleges in Uzbekistan

There are several top-medical colleges in Uzbekistan where Indian students can study and are studying. A big advantage of studying MBBS in Uzbekistan is that you will find full-time Indian faculty at Samarkand State Medical University. With Indian teachers, the quality of education imparted will be similar to the quality of education in Indian medical colleges. These top medical colleges in Uzbekistan are ranked among the best in the country.

The top-medical colleges in Uzbekistan are –

• Samarkand State Medical University
• Tashkent Medical Academy
• Fergana Medical Institute
• Andijan State Medical Institute
• Tashkent State Dental and Medical Institute
• Bukhara State Medical Institute
• Angren University – Faculty of Medicine

Campus tour of Samarkand State Medical University –

FMGE Passing Percentage after MBBS in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is a fairly new destination and as such, Indian students’ record of performance in FMGE does not show up in the latest version of university-wise FMGE results. Therefore, the FMGE/MCI Screening Test passing percentage is not available for any year.

MBBS in Uzbekistan Eligibility Criteria

Getting admission to a medical university in Uzbekistan is very easy when compared to countries such as USA/UK/Poland or other countries in the EU. This is because of the fact that medical colleges have relaxed the eligibility criteria for admission of international students.

The following are the minimum eligibility criteria for admission of an Indian student to any of the top medical colleges in Uzbekistan –

• Age – The student should be 17 years old on or before 31st December of the year in which the student is taking admission
• 12th % – You must have at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology for admission. Also, all the subjects must be cleared.
• NEET – You must be a NEET-qualified candidate in the current year or in the previous 2 years.
• Passport – It is required.

Is Uzbekistan good for MBBS?

Global Medical Foundation’s representative Shobhit Jayaswal has visited medical universities in Uzbekistan and interacted with many Indian students who are studying there. As per the feedback received from Indian students there, MBBS in Uzbekistan is a good option for Indian students. There is Indian faculty also in the universities in Uzbekistan which is a big advantage for Indian students. The weather is similar to that in India which is another plus. With a similar climate, the disease pattern is also the same.

Is there any Scholarship for MBBS in Uzbekistan?

Unfortunately, there are no scholarships for studying MBBS in Uzbekistan. You have to either fund your education or take a loan from an Indian bank.

MCI-approved medical colleges in Uzbekistan

MCI or the Medical Council of India has been replaced by the National Medical Commission (NMC). MCI used to main a list of approved medical colleges for MBBS abroad for Indian students. However, NMC does not maintain a list of MCI-approved medical colleges in Uzbekistan or NMC-approved medical colleges for MBBS abroad.

MBBS in Uzbekistan Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for studying MBBS in Uzbekistan is English for the complete course duration. As per the new NMC rules and regulations, the medium of instruction must be English for studying MBBS abroad. If the medium of instruction is not English for even 1 year, you will not be allowed to sit for NEXT in India.

As there will be Indian teachers in many colleges, it will be much easier for Indian students to understand what they are being taught. Though the medium of instruction is English, it does not mean that you won’t have to learn a new language.

Learning the local language is mandatory for all Indian students. This will help you during patient interaction and also in day-to-day interaction with the locals, eg, cab drivers/shopkeepers.

Hostel Facility by Uzbekistan Medical Colleges

The hostel provides safety to the students while also ensuring a low cost of living. All the medical colleges/universities/institutes provide hostel facilities to all the newcomers. It is normal that students are generally concerned about the number of students in 1 room and the condition of the hostels. Global Medical Foundation has made hostel videos of some of the most popular colleges for MBBS in Uzbekistan, you may check them out here –

Tashkent Medical Academy hostel –

Samarkand State Medical University hostel –

Tashkent State Dental Institute – Faculty of Medicine –

The hostels provided by colleges such as Andijan State Medical Insitute and Fergana Medical Institute are excellent as well. At Andijan Medical Institute, you can get 2-seater, 3-seater and 4-seater rooms. In general, the hostels provided by different colleges are good. Of course, at some colleges, the hostel facility is better. The hostels are fully furnished and you don’t have to pay any additional charges such as electricity or water bills. Most hostels provide washing machines where students can bring their own detergents and make use of these facilities as well.

Advantages of Studying MBBS in Uzbekistan

There are many advantages for Indian students if they choose to study MBBS in Uzbekistan –

• Low tuition fee – The average yearly tuition fee for studying MBBS in Uzbekistan is ₹2.70 lakh which is very low and extremely affordable for Indian students.
• Climate – The weather will be hot in summer when the temperature will go up to 40°C. Winters are cold but not extremely cold as the temperature will drop to -2°C.
• Close to India – You may get surprised to know that the distance between Delhi and Tashkent is the same as the distance between Delhi and Kolkata. Travel time via a flight to Tashkent is just 3 hours. This would also mean that travel cost is very low.
• Easy visa process for students – Getting a visa is challenging if you plan to go to Georgia or the EU nations. However, it is not the case for Uzbekistan. You will have to submit your original documents to Global Medical Foundation and we will apply and get your visa done.
• Easy visa process for parents – We have already mentioned that the flight duration and cost are less. But what about getting a visa for parents? Well, you will be happy to know that you can get an e-visa within 2-5 days for travel to Uzbekistan. Global Medical Foundation will assist you with this.
• Low cost of living – The cost of food, taxi service and daily essentials is low and affordable for us.
• Strong exchange rate – INR 1 equals approx 140 Uzbeki Som. This means that our currency is very strong when compared to the currency of Uzbekistan.

MBBS in Uzbekistan Review

Shobhit Jayaswal has visited Uzbekistan and currently, more than 100 students have been sent by Global Medical Foundation to study MBBS in Uzbekistan. Here are some review videos of medical education in Uzbekistan by Indian students:

MBBS in Uzbekistan review by Indian students:

Review of Tashkent Medical Academy, main branch, in Tashkent:

Review of Samarkand State Medical University by Indian students:

MBBS in Uzbekistan Fees

Uzbekistan MBBS fee for Indian students is very affordable. The low and affordable cost is one of the biggest advantages of studying MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian students. Indian students will find MBBS in Uzbekistan fees very reasonable. Following are the tuition fees of some of the top medical colleges in Uzbekistan –

Samarkand State Medical University	USD 3,200
Tashkent State Dental & Medical Institute	USD 4,000
Fergana Medical Institute	USD 3,500
Tashkent Medical Academy	USD 3,400
Angren University	USD 3,200
Andijan State Medical Institute	USD 3,400
Bukhara State Medical Institute	USD 5,000

As you can see above, MBBS in Uzbekistan fees is around ₹2,65,000 per year.

When to apply for MBBS in Uzbekistan?

There are 2 intakes for MBBS in Uzbekistan – September and March. The best time to apply is immediately after NEET is conducted. This will guarantee that your admission process and visa process will be completed on time and you will not miss out on admission.

Documents Required for MBBS in Uzbekistan

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• NEET qualified result (current or previous 2 years)
• Passport

Is Uzbekistan fulfilling FMGL Regulations?

In November 2021, NMC released an e-gazette (https://www.nmc.org.in/ActivitiWebClient/open/getDocument?path=/Documents/Public/Portal/NmcGazette/231275.pdf) called the National Medical Commission Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021. Any Indian student who plans to study MBBS abroad and come back to India to practise as a doctor must satisfy all the regulations. These regulations are as follows –

Rule	If/how MBBS in Uzbekistan satisfies these regulations
Course duration must be 54 months	The course duration of the medicine course is 5 years of theory + 1 year of internship. Therefore, this regulation is satisfied.
Undergo an internship of 1 year	The 6-year medicine course includes 1 year of internship which happens in the 6th year.
The medium of instruction must be English	The medium of instruction will be English. However, becoming proficient in the local language is a must as you will need to interact with patients during the internship. It will also be required for day-to-day interaction with local citizens.
Registered with the respective professional regulatory body and getting a license to practice in that country	Unlike in many other countries such as Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, there is no need to sit for a licensing exam in Uzbekistan. You will get automatic registration when you graduate.

Therefore, there is no need to worry about the FMGL Regulations 2021 if you choose to study MBBS in Uzbekistan, but you need to keep a few key points in mind – 

• The total duration of the foreign medical graduation course shall be completed within ten years from the date of joining the course.
• You have to learn the local language.