Samarkand State Medical University

Introduction to Samarkand State Medical University – Samarkand State Medical University is the best university for MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian students. It is No.1 ranked among all the medical universities/colleges/institutes in Uzbekistan. Established in 1930, it is a government university which is more than 93 years old. The previous name of this university was Samarkand State Medical Institute. More than 1,000 Indian students are currently studying at this university. The medium of instruction is English and the course duration is 6 years. Shobhit Jayaswal of Global Medical Foundation personally visited Samarkand State Medical University in 2022 and 2023 and met with many Indian students studying there.

Global Medical Foundation has sent 100+ students for studying MBBS at Samarkand State Medical University. We are an authorized representative for sending students to SSMU. Here is a video by Shobhit Jayaswal (made at the main campus of SSMU) providing complete details on Samarkand State Medical University:

Here are some of the reasons that make Samarkand State Medical University a good choice for Indian students –

• the tuition fee is very affordable and students can pay the fees semester wise
• the weather in the city of Samarkand is warm and similar to that of Delhi but is much colder during winters
• direct flights are available from Delhi to Tashkent and the duration of the flight is 3 hours, from there, you can reach Samarkand via train in 2 hours, via cab in 4.5 hours or via flight from Tashkent in 55 minutes
• cost of living in Samarkand is affordable and it is not an expensive city
• hostel and Indian mess facility is available to the students
• MBBS course duration in Uzbekistan is 6 years
• the course will be taught in the English language
• there is full-time Indian faculty for multiple subjects

About Samarkand State Medical University

Duration	6 years
Medium of Instruction	English medium
Do I need to learn the local language?	Yes, the university will teach the local language from the 1st year. It is compulsory to learn the local languages.
Weather conditions	The temperature in Samarkand is hot during summers and cold during winters. You can check the average monthly temperature of Samarkand.
WDOMS listed	Yes
Type of Universities	Public or government
Fee structure	USD 3,200 per year
Eligibility Criteria	Check below, on the same page.
Dominant Religion in Uzbekistan	Islam
Do I need to qualify NEET for admission?	Yes, qualifying NEET is mandatory for admission to SSMU.
Uzbekistan’s currency	₹1 = approx. 135 to 140 Uzbekistani Som

Is Samarkand a safe city for Indian students?

Yes, Samarkand is a safe city for Indians. Overall, Uzbekistan is a safe country. The locals have immense respect for Indians and the Indian culture. You will find many locals approaching you for selfies. The locals are very welcoming. Shobhit Jayaswal of Global Medical Foundation visited Uzbekistan in 2022 and 2023. We have sent 100+ students to various medical colleges in Uzbekistan. From the experiences shared with us by these students, Samarkand or Uzbekistan is a very safe country. Here is a video of 3 students at Samarkand State Medical University about their experience (including safety):

Politically and economically, Uzbekistan is a very stable nation with no looming threat of war or social unrest. The country is very peaceful.

Samarkand State Medical University Campus

Here is a sneak preview of the campus of Samarkand State Medical University –

Please note that only 1st-year and 2nd-year students have their classes on this campus. The university has more campuses.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

The eligibility criteria for admission to Samarkand State Medical University are not very high and admission is easier when compared to countries such as USA/UK/Poland or other countries in the EU. This is because universities such as Samarkand State Medical University have relaxed the eligibility criteria for Indian students.

Following is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission of an Indian student to Samarkand –

• Age – the student must be 17 years old on or before the 31st of December in the year in which the student is taking admission
• 12th % – A general category student must have at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology for admission. If the student is from SC/ST/OBC category then they must have at least 40% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Also, all the other subjects must be passed.
• NEET – You must have qualified NEET in the current year or in the previous 2 years for MBBS admission abroad as per NMC rules.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for Indian students will be English for the entire course duration. It is to be noted that  Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021 states that a student must have ‘Received a foreign medical degree with the medium of instructions in English’. This means that you cannot study in any other language.

However, you are required to study the local language as well. This is a must for every student and is a part of the course. It will be useful for daily interaction with the locals and with the patients during the internship.

Advantages of studying at Samarkand State Medical University

There are many reasons for an Indian student for selecting Samarkand State Medical University for their medical education –

• Affordability – the tuition fee is very affordable at Samarkand State Medical University and the overall budget is very affordable for Indian students.
• Weather – The weather is similar to that of Delhi with hot summers and cold winters. However, the winters are colder in Samarkand.
• Government university – It is always better to take admitted to a government university as they are generally very old and are directly under the supervision of the government.
• Indian Faculty – There will be Indian teachers for multiple subjects
• Hostel Facility – Separate hostels will be available for Indian boys and girls.
• Indian Mess – Indian food is always a big problem for students who wish to study abroad but it will not be a problem here as there will be an Indian mess with Indian cooks here.
• Less travel time – Delhi to Tashkent flight is about 2.5 hours long and from there, you can reach Samarkand in another 2 hours via train.
• Low cost of travel – A flight from Delhi to Tashkent, if booked timely, will cost less than ₹15,000/-.
• Parents can travel anytime – Getting a Tourist visa for Uzbekistan is very easy and quick. Parents or relatives of the student can plan a travel to Uzbekistan in a short time.

Hostel Facility for Global Medical Foundation’s Students

Every new student will be provided with a hostel facility by the university itself. There will be separate hostels for boys and girls and the hostel campus will accommodate only Indian students. The hostel will provide 4 seater and 2 seater rooms. However, most of the rooms are 4 seater only. Washrooms will be common and there will be no kitchen facility in the hostel. Check Samarkand State Medical University hostel video:

The students sent by Global Medical Foundation will be accommodated in Hostels 5, 6 and 7. Shobhit Jayaswal of Global Medical Foundation has visited all 3 hostels.

Parents need not worry about the safety of the students as the hostels will have guards and restrictions on the movement of students after a certain time. Also, outsiders will not be allowed inside the hostels.

Indian Mess Facility

Indian food, especially veg food is a big concern for students who think about studying abroad. This won’t be a problem for Indian students at Samarkand State Medical University as there is an Indian mess with Indian cooks. Both veg and non-veg food will be served to the students through the Indian mess. Shobhit Jayaswal has visited the Indian mess and in fact, during his stay in Samarkand, he ate food only at the Indian mess.

The mess has 2 Indian chefs plus local helpers. The Indian mess is located at Hostel-5. Some of the Indian teachers are living in Hostel-5 and eat at the Indian mess only. Please note that you might not get access to this Indian mess if you apply through other agents in India. However, if you apply through Global Medical Foundation, you will definitely get access to these services.

Admission Process at Samarkand State Medical University

Global Medical Foundation has sent 100+ students for studying MBBS at Samarkand State Medical University. We are authorised to send students to various medical colleges in Uzbeksitan including SSMU. Therefore, you can 101% trust us on giving the right information. Here is the complete admission process:

• Get in touch with Global Medical Foundation. You can call Shobhit Jayaswal directly at his number: +91-9999404348. We will check if you match the eligibility criteria mentioned above on this page and we will share the complete fee structure of Samarkand State Medical University with you.
• You will have to send a scanned copy of some documents to us over e-mail or WhatsApp and you will have to deposit the registration amount with Global Medical Foundation to start your admission process.
• We will apply for your admission letter with the university. The university started issuing admission letters for the 2023 intake in June. We will provide you with an admission letter within 2-5 working days.
• We will need a scanned copy of your passport before proceeding to the next step.
• Thereafter, the next step will be to apply for your visa. For this, we will send you a list of documents which we will require from you. You will be required to send original documents at this step.
• Global Medical Foundation will send you a confirmation when we receive your original documents at our office in Delhi. You need to pay 2nd instalment of the fee due to Global Medical Foundation.
• After this, we will apply for your admission letter with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Delhi and we guarantee that you will get a visa.
• After the issue of the visa, we will send you a photo of the same and will proceed with the booking of flight tickets. We send students in groups only.
• You will travel to Delhi for your flight to Uzbekistan. We will return your original documents. Also, you need to pay 3rd and final instalment of the fee due to Global Medical Foundation.
• The students will meet other students going to Samarkand State Medical University at the airport and travel to Uzbekistan.
• Once you reach the airport in Uzbekistan, our team will provide an airport pick-up facility and will take the students to Samarkand where you will start your journey of becoming a doctor.

Admission Intakes

Samarkand State Medical University has two intakes:

• September intake
• March intake

Therefore, if you miss out on the September intake for any reason, you will get a chance to apply and study at SSMU in the March intake.

Loan Facility

Can you get a loan to study MBBS in Uzbekistan? The answer is yes! If you want a loan, you can get one from a bank in India. In the case of Samarkand State Medical University, you can get a loan for covering the tuition fee.

In 2023, the tuition fee is USD 3,200 or approx. ₹2,65,000 per year. You can get a loan for this amount.

Weather in Samarkand

Here is the average monthly temperature in the city of Samarkand –

Average	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	6°C	8°C	13°C	21°C	26°C	31°C	33°C	32°C	27°C	21°C	14°C	8°C
Temp.	2°C	3°C	9°C	15°C	20°C	25°C	27°C	25°C	20°C	14°C	8°C	3°C
Low	-2°C	-1°C	4°C	9°C	14°C	18°C	19°C	17°C	13°C	8°C	3°C	-1°C

Can I earn while studying MBBS in Uzbekistan?

No, you cannot work as you will be on a student visa. Also, you won’t get as much free time also.

Holidays

The university will be off for around 2 months – July and August. The students can come back to India during this time. Indian mess is closed during this time. The students can book a direct flight between Tashkent and Delhi at a cost of approx. ₹17,000 to 20,000. It takes only 2 hours via train and 4.5 hours via taxi to travel between Samarkand and Tashkent. Shobhit Jayaswal from Global Medical Foundation has travelled between Tashkent and Samarkand via taxi, train and flight. Therefore, we have the right experience to give information on this.

Samarkand State Medical University Fees Structure

The following is Samarkand State Medical University’s fees structure for an Indian student for a 6-year medical course –

Tuition fee – USD 3,200 (per year)
Hostel fee – USD 650 for a 4 seater room and 900 for a 2 seater room (per year)

Please note: there are additional charges as well. Please contact Global Medical Foundation at 9999404348 for full information.