MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian Students

Studying MBBS in Uzbekistan is an excellent option for Indian students. It offers a unique opportunity and learning environment while fully complying with the NMC’s FMGL (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, as per the medical universities in Uzbekistan.

Shobhit Jayaswal from Global Medical Foundation has personally visited numerous medical universities in Uzbekistan, and the Foundation has successfully placed hundreds of Indian students across the country. Shobhit Jayaswal’s most recent visit to Uzbekistan was in 2025, in April and October. He has also visited the medical universities in Uzbekistan in 2022 and 2023. Indian students seeking admission are recommended to contact Shobhit Jayaswal for admission guidance. He has visited Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, and Georgia, which are among the most popular destinations for MBBS abroad today. Here is a video of Shobhit Jayaswal with Indian students studying MBBS in Uzbekistan at Samarkand State Medical University:

It is estimated that more than 10,000 Indian students are pursuing their medical education in Uzbekistan. Many have already graduated and begun their medical careers in India after clearing FMGE. In 2025, more than 3,000 Indian students are expected to pursue MBBS studies in Uzbekistan. Key reasons for this growing popularity include:

• Affordable Tuition Fees: The tuition fees are low, and all universities recommended by Global Medical Foundation are government universities.

• Familiar Climate: Cities like Fergana, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent have warm climates, similar to those found in many parts of India.

• Convenient Travel: Direct flights are available, with the Delhi-Tashkent flight taking about 3 hours.

• Low Cost of Living: Living expenses are affordable, and the Indian Rupee is stronger than the Uzbekistani Som (₹1 = 150 Uzbekistani Som).

• Hostel Facilities: Hostel accommodation is readily available for students. Check the hostel videos on this page.

• Indian Mess Facility: Indian food is available through Indian mess services in most universities. Cities like Tashkent and Samarkand have plenty of Indian restaurants.

• Indian Faculty: Full-time Indian teachers are available for various subjects, particularly at universities like Samarkand State Medical University, which has over 50 Indian teachers and Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health, which has 15+ Indian faculty.

• High FMGE Passing Rate: Universities such as Bukhara State Medical Institute have recorded impressive FMGE results — for example, 143 out of 299 students passed in 2024, resulting in a 47.83% pass rate.

• Course Duration: The MBBS program is 5 years, followed by a 1-year mandatory internship in Uzbekistan (as per information from various government universities in Uzbekistan).

Here is what all information you will find on this page on MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian students:

Shobhit Jayaswal at Medical Universities in Uzbekistan

Check videos of Shobhit Jayaswal at Tashkent State Medical University (formerly Tashkent Medical Institute), located in the capital of Uzbekistan:

Shobhit Jayaswal interviews a 1st-year student at the Tashkent State Medical University hostel.

Tashkent State Medical University Student Review:

Shobhit Jayaswal at Bukhara State Medical Institute, Bukhara, Uzbekistan:

Shobhit Jayaswal interviews two students at the campus of Bukhara State Medical Institute:

Bukhara State Medical Institute Clinical Training, Classes and Student Review:

Shobhit Jayaswal at Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan:

Samarkand State Medical University Student Review:

Review by a student about GMF who took admission at Samarkand State Medical University:

Shobhit Jayaswal at Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health:

Information on the Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health by Shobhit Jayaswal:

MBBS in Uzbekistan Seminar by Global Medical Foundation

On August 1, 2025, the Global Medical Foundation organised a seminar about Samarkand State Medical University in Karol Bagh, Delhi. The highlight of the seminar was the presence of Dr Zafar Aminov, the Vice Chancellor of Samarkand State Medical University, who had visited India especially to meet with Indian students and parents. The seminar was attended by numerous parents and students who are desirous of applying for MBBS in Uzbekistan. Many students in their final year also participated in the seminar to interact with prospective students. Numerous students who had applied for admission to Samarkand State Medical University for the upcoming September 2025 intake received an admission letter from the Vice Chancellor. The presence of the Vice Chancellor demonstrates the university’s trust in Global Medical Foundation, as this was the only seminar he attended in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. Here are some snapshots of the seminar:

MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian Students

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 teaches the local language. It is compulsory to learn the local language.
Weather conditions	The temperature in Uzbekistan is hot during summer and cold during winter. Check the average monthly temperature of Samarkand.
WDOMS listed universities	Yes
Types of Universities in Uzbekistan	Government and Private
Fee structure	On average, the yearly tuition fee for MBBS in Uzbekistan is between USD 3,200 and USD 3,500 (₹2,75,000 to ₹3,00,000) for the reputed government universities.
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 to study MBBS in Uzbekistan. If the student does not want to practice in India, then NEET is not required.
Uzbekistan’s currency	₹1 = 150 Uzbekistani Som (approx.)

About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia. It is a secular country with a president as its head of state. Uzbekistan is one of the world’s major cotton producers and exporters. It has an ample natural gas supply and is the largest electricity producer in Central Asia. Uzbekistan opened its doors for international students in 2018. The primary religion practised in this country is Islam. In terms of area, it is the 56th-largest country and the 40th-most populous (3.57 crores).

The climate in cities such as Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand closely resembles that of North India, making it comfortable for Indian students. The majority of Indian students in Uzbekistan are located in these cities. Tashkent is well-connected to India, with direct flights from Delhi taking about 3 hours.

Official Name	Republic of Uzbekistan
Neighbouring countries	Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan
Languages	Uzbek, Russian, Tajik
Dominant Religion	Islam
Population estimate	3.57 crore
Currency	Uzbek Som (₹1 = 150 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 MBBS course in Uzbekistan is 6 years (5 years of academic study + 1 year of mandatory internship), which is in full compliance with the latest NMC (National Medical Commission) guidelines (as per various medical universities in Uzbekistan). During the final year, students complete a 1-year clinical internship at the university-affiliated hospitals in Uzbekistan. After earning your MBBS degree from Uzbekistan and returning to India, you must clear the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) and complete a 1-year internship in India as per NMC regulations to be eligible for medical practice.

Top 5 Medical Universities in Uzbekistan

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

Here are the top 5 medical universities in Uzbekistan –

• Bukhara State Medical Institute – Ranked No.1 by the Ministry of Education of Uzbekistan and the best FMGE passing ratio in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia (among universities with a minimum of 100 students appearing in FMGE 2024)
• Samarkand State Medical University – The university with the highest number of Indian students. There are 50+ full-time Indian faculty at Samarkand, and it provides some of the best facilities to Indian students.
• Tashkent State Medical University – The university is located in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and is one of the premier medical universities in Central Asia. Its previous name was Tashkent Medical Academy. The university was promised significant improvements in the quality of education in the future.
• Fergana Medical Institute – Another government medical university with 15+ Indian faculty and visiting faculty from India to provide FMGE coaching.
• Andijan State Medical Institute

University Ranking by the Ministry of Education of Uzbekistan

The following are the rankings of the Medical Universities in Uzbekistan by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

Campus tour of Samarkand State Medical University –

Campus Tour of Bukhara State Medical Institute:

FMGE Passing Percentage after MBBS in Uzbekistan

As Uzbekistan is a relatively new destination for MBBS abroad, data on Indian students’ performance in the FMGE from Uzbekistan is limited. As per the latest data (2024), here is the FMGE passing ratio of the medical universities in Uzbekistan:

• Bukhara State Medical Institute – 143/299 = 47.83%
• Samarkand State Medical University – 7/54 = 12.96%
• Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent Branch = 4/4 = 100%
• Urgench Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy – 35/108 = 32.41%
• Tashkent State Dental Institute, Faculty of Medicine = 8/21 = 38.10%

Here is the data for the year 2023 –

• Bukhara State Medical Institute – 6/38 = 15.79%
• Samarkand State Medical University – 0/8 = 0%
• Urgench Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy – 2/18 = 11.11%

MBBS in Uzbekistan Eligibility Criteria

Getting admission to a medical university in Uzbekistan is much easier than in countries such as the USA/UK/Australia, or other EU countries. This is because medical colleges have relaxed the eligibility criteria for international student admissions.

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

• Age Limit – 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 the previous 2 years.
• Passport – It is required.

Any student who meets the above MBBS in Uzbekistan requirements can be admitted to study through Global Medical Foundation.

Is Uzbekistan good for MBBS?

Shobhit Jayaswal, a representative of Global Medical Foundation, has visited medical universities in Uzbekistan and interacted with numerous Indian students studying there. According to feedback from Indian students, MBBS in Uzbekistan is a good option. Indian faculty members are also present in universities in Uzbekistan, which is a significant 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 MBBS in Uzbekistan. You 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, was replaced by the National Medical Commission (NMC) years ago. MCI used to maintain a list of approved medical colleges for MBBS abroad for Indian students. However, NMC does not have a list of MCI-approved medical colleges in Uzbekistan or NMC-approved medical colleges for MBBS abroad. Therefore, there is no list of MCI-approved medical colleges in Uzbekistan. So what now?

In November 2021, NMC introduced FMGL Regulations. For a university to be NMC-approved, it must follow all the rules and regulations outlined in the FMGL Regulations.

MBBS in Uzbekistan: Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for MBBS studies in Uzbekistan is English throughout the course. According to the new NMC rules and regulations, the medium of instruction for studying MBBS abroad must be English. 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 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 interactions and interactions with locals, such as cab drivers/shopkeepers.

Hostel Facility by Uzbekistan Medical Colleges

The hostel provides a safe environment for students while also ensuring a low cost of living. All the medical colleges/universities/institutes provide hostel facilities to all newcomers. Usually, students are concerned about the number of students in 1 room and the condition of the hostels. Global Medical Foundation has produced hostel videos for some of the most popular colleges offering MBBS programs in Uzbekistan. You may check them out here –

Tashkent Medical Academy hostel –

Samarkand State Medical University hostel –

Bukhara State Medical Institute Hostel Facility for Indian Students –

The hostels provided by colleges such as Andijan State Medical Institute and Fergana Medical Institute are also excellent. At Andijan Medical Institute, you can choose from 2-seater, 3-seater, and 4-seater rooms. Generally, the hostels provided by different colleges are of good quality. Of course, at some colleges, the hostel facility is better. The hostels are fully furnished, and you don’t incur additional charges for utilities such as electricity or water bills. Most hostels offer washing machines where students can bring their own detergent and use them.

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 highly affordable for Indian students.
• Climate – The weather will be hot in summer, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C. Winters are cold but not extremely cold, with temperatures typically dropping to around -2°C.
• Close to India – You may be surprised to know that the distance between Delhi and Tashkent is the same as the distance between Delhi and Kolkata. The flight to Tashkent takes just 3 hours. This would also mean that travel costs are very low.
• Easy visa process for students – Obtaining a visa can be challenging if you plan to visit Georgia or the EU nations. However, this is not the case for Uzbekistan. You will need to submit your original documents to Global Medical Foundation, and we will apply for and obtain your visa.
• 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? You will be pleased to know that you can obtain an e-visa for travel to Uzbekistan within 2-5 days. Global Medical Foundation will assist you with this.
• Low cost of living – The prices of food, taxi services, and daily essentials are low and affordable for us.
• Strong exchange rate: ₹1 equals approximately 150 Uzbekistani Soms. This means our currency is significantly stronger than Uzbekistan’s.

MBBS in Uzbekistan Review

Shobhit Jayaswal has visited Uzbekistan, and the Global Medical Foundation has currently sent more than 250 students to study MBBS there. 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:

Review of Bukhara State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan:

MBBS in Uzbekistan Fees Structure

Tashkent State Medical University (previously called Tashkent Medical Academy) introduction by Shobhit Jayaswal:

The MBBS fee in Uzbekistan for Indian students is very affordable. The low and affordable cost is one of the most significant advantages of studying MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian students. Indian students will find the MBBS fees in Uzbekistan to be very reasonable. Following is the MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian students’ fees (yearly)-

Samarkand State Medical University	USD 3,500
Namangan State University	USD 3,390
Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health	USD 3,500
Tashkent State Medical University	USD 3,500
Medical Institute of Karakalpak	USD 2,900
Andijan State Medical Institute	USD 3,500
Bukhara State Medical Institute	USD 3,200
Medical Institute of Karakalpak	USD 2,900
Gulistan State University	USD 2,800
Bukhara Innovative Education and Medical University	USD 2,400

As you can see above, the MBBS in Uzbekistan fee starts from around ₹2,15,000 per year. For the complete fee structure, contact Global Medical Foundation.

When to apply for MBBS in Uzbekistan?

There are two intakes for MBBS in Uzbekistan: September and March. The best time to apply is immediately after the NEET is conducted. This will ensure that your admission process and visa application are completed on time, and you will not miss out on admission.

How to apply for MBBS in Uzbekistan?

If you want to secure your seat in a medical university in Uzbekistan, you must contact Global Medical Foundation, as we guarantee the following:

• guaranteed admission
• 100% guaranteed visa
• No hidden charges
• hassle-free admission process

Once you have finalised the university you want to study at, the following will be the process for MBBS admission in Uzbekistan:

• Send scan copies of your documents via email to Global Medical Foundation
• We will apply for your admission letter
• Once the letter is issued, we will forward the scanned copy of the letter to you
• Submit original documents to the office of Global Medical Foundation
• We will apply for a Telex number and submit your documents to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Delhi
• Once your visa is issued, we will assist the students with all remaining arrangements and send them to Uzbekistan in a group.
• Our students will be provided with pickup and transport facilities to the university.
• Global Medical Foundation will assist students with the entire admission, registration, and visa process for MBBS in Uzbekistan, ensuring a smooth transition. With our guidance, students can confidently begin their journey toward becoming doctors.

Documents Required for MBBS in Uzbekistan

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

Is the MBBS in Uzbekistan Valid in India?

In November 2021, NMC released an e-gazette called the National Medical Commission Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021. Any Indian student planning to study MBBS abroad must meet all the requirements to practice medicine in India. These regulations are as follows –

Rule	If/how the MBBS in Uzbekistan satisfies these regulations
The course duration must be 54 months	The medicine course duration is 5 years of theory and 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 take a licensing exam in Uzbekistan. You will receive automatic registration upon graduation.

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.

Disclaimer: The above information is based on the data published by various government medical universities in Uzbekistan. Global Medical Foundation has just stated what the government medical universities in Uzbekistan have officially declared.

Read the complete FMGL Regulations here – Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021.