Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

About Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv:

Type Government University
Tuition Fees per year US $ 4,500
Location Kyiv, Ukraine
Year Founded 1834, the third oldest university in Ukraine.
Rankings Taras Shevchenko National University Ranking: QS World Universities – 541-550
Medium of Instruction English for the whole course (the students will be taught local language)
Recognized by MCI and WHO
Total students 24,000+
Shobhit Jayaswal at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Shobhit Jayaswal at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

Taras Shevchenko National University MBBS course got recently recognised by the Medical Council of India. Indian students have been studying MBBS in Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv from 2017 session only. This means that a batch with Indian students is yet to pass out from Taras Shevchenko National University. We cannot comment of the passing percentage from this university.

However, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is a top-ranked university and has been ranked as the number 1 university in Ukraine for many years. Also, it is the third oldest university in Ukraine having been established in 1834.

Located in Kiev, it is one of the three MCI recognised colleges in the capital city of Ukraine. The other two being Bogomolets National Medical University and Kyiv Medical University. This university is undoubtfully one of the best for MBBS in Ukraine.

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Ranking

As per the website QS World Rankings, the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv world ranking in 2020 is 541-550. However, as stated by Global Medical Foundation on several occasions, these world rankings have no relevance while selecting the medical university for MBBS abroad.

The rankings which Indian students should be checking is the MCI result and there are many medical universities in Ukraine which are among the best performers. Check MCI ranking of medical colleges in Ukraine.

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Admission

For Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv admission as an Indian student, you need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Entrance Exam in India There is no entrance exam in India like IELTS/SAT, etc. NEET qualification is a must.
Age The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
Board The candidate must have completed class 12th from a regular and recognised board.
Marks in class 12th The student must have 50% marks individually in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in class 12th. The student must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects in 11th and 12th. The board should be a recognised one.
NEET You need to qualify NEET for admission in any MCI recognised medical university in Ukraine. NEET is valid for 3 years from 2018 onwards.
Passport The student must hold a valid passport.

After reaching the university, there will be an entrance exam which needs to be cleared. Some students might fail in this exam and won’t get admission then. They will have the option to take admission in some other university. We would ask you to keep another university as a back in case of the unlikely scenario that you fail the entrance exam.

Course Duration

The total duration of the MBBS course at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyivis 5.8 years, which is the same as all the other universities teaching MBBS in Ukraine.

The first 3 years are pre-clinical where 20% of the teaching is practical training and the rest is theoretical. After this, the students appear for KROK-1 and upon clearing it, the students move to the 4th year. The final 3 years is the clinical phase where all the classes will be held in different hospitals depending on the subjects being taught to the student at the point of time.

After completing the course, the student needs to clear KROK-2. Once this is done, the student will be awarded MD Physician degree which is equivalent to MBBS in India. The student can then come back to India and sit for the licensing exam or go for licensing exam of any other country.

MBBS Syllabus

The syllabus of MBBS of all the universities in Ukraine is the same as Ukraine follows the ECTS system. There might be a little variation in the number of hours devoted to each subject. You can check the full year-wise syllabus of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv here:

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Scholarship

There is no official scholarship for studying MBBS in Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. However, Global Medical Foundation is providing a scholarship to students who wish to study in this university. The scholarship amount will be up to ₹45,000.

This scholarship will be given to only those students who apply for admission through Global Medical Foundation. For Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv scholarship, contact us.

Why Global Medical Foundation?

  • Global Medical Foundation is an authorized representative of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
  • We have sent 250+ students for MBBS in Ukraine. Check the list of students sent by Global Medical Foundation for MBBS abroad.
  • In September-October, when the students will reach the university, Shobhit Jayaswal will be present at the university for helping the students settle down and for completion of their admission process.

  • Shobhit Jayaswal visits Taras Shevchenko National University every year to guide the students.
  • 6-year on-campus support for taking care of students in Ukraine through an Indian representative.
  • Right experience to provide guidance to Indian students.
  • Genuine and complete information about education in Ukraine.
  • 100% visa guarantee.
  • Scholarship opportunity.
  • We can provide the reference of students and organize a meeting with current or passed out students.

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Tuition Fee

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv tuition fee for the MBBS program is US $ 4,500 per year. This comes out to US $ 27,000 which is approx. ₹20 lakh. Apart from the tuition fee, the student will also have to pay for the hostel/accommodation and food. Here is the breakdown of Taras Shevchenko National University fees:

Year -> 1st year2nd Year 3rd Year4th Year5th Year 6th Year Total for 6 Years
Fees in US $4,5004,5004,5004,5004,5004,50027,000
Hostel Fee in US $ 1,2001,2001,2001,2001,2001,2007,200
Total in US $5,7005,7005,7005,7005,7005,70034,200
Total in ₹ 4,27,5004,27,5004,27,5004,27,5004,27,5004,27,50025,65,000

US $ 1= ₹75 has been taken as the exchange rate above. Please use the current exchange for the calculation of fees in INR.

Note:

  • Admission, application, and visa charges will be extra.
  • Flight tickets at the actual rate extra.
  • One-time charges in the 1st year are payable at the university.
  • Contact Global Medical Foundation for the complete fee structure.