Tashkent Medical Academy

Located in the capital of Uzbekistan

Tuition Fee = USD 3,000 per year

Essential points on Tashkent Medical Academy –

• It has 3 branches – Tashkent, Urgench & Fergana
• 6-year course including an internship in Uzbekistan
• English medium throughout the course
• Indian students already studying here
• Delhi to Tashkent direct flight of only 2.5 hours
• Established in 2005
• WHO recognised
• Fulfiling FMGL Regulations, 2021

About Tashkent Medical Academy

Tashkent Medical Academy is one of the best and most prestigious medical universities in Uzbekistan. As Uzbekistan is one of the very few countries which fulfils Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021, its popularity has increased in recent years. MBBS in Uzbekistan is thus a very attractive option for Indian students. More than 1,000 Indian students already study at Tashkent Medical Academy. The university has 2 campuses – one in the capital city which is Tashkent and another one in Urgench. Indian students are studying on both campuses.

Tashkent Medical Academy was established in July 2005 by the President of Uzbekistan by merging First Tashkent State Medical Institute and Second Tashkent State Medical Institute. Fergana Medical Institute is also a branch of Tashkent Medical Academy. The duration of the MBBS course in this academy is 6 years. This includes an internship of 1-year in Uzbekistan. The medium of instruction will be English for the entire duration. However, you are required to learn the local language as well which the university will teach from the 1st semester.

Tashkent Medical Academy has 800+ Faculty members and boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 4:1. More than 5,000 students are enrolled here. There are 4 faculties here –

• General Medicine,
• Medico-pedagogical,
• Medico-prophylactic, and
• Higher Nursing

For admission to Tashkent Medical Academy, contact Global Medical Foundation. Call Pradeep Jayaswal, owner of Global Medical Foundation at 9899065852.

History of Tashkent Medical Academy

1919-1931 – Faculty of Medicine, Turkestan State University 

The history of Tashkent Medical Academy dates back over a century to April 1919. Back in 1919, the formerly known Turkestan State University opened a local branch for medicine in Tashkent.

In 1920, the Faculty of Medicine was merged with the State University. In 1922, a total of 27 students graduated from the faculty of medicine and in 1923, the total strength of students increased to 973.

1931-1990 – Tashkent State Medical Institute

In 1931, the medical faculty got renamed and was called a medical institute. By 1932, the number of students had increased to over 1,000. In 1935, the institute was called Central Asian Medical Institute. During the 2nd World War (1941-1945), more than 10 hospitals were opened up at the institute. After the war, in 1945, a 6-year curriculum was started and the academy got specialized medical technology. In 1946, the university had over 2,750 students and classes were conducted in Uzbek and Russian languages. By 1953, the number of students increased to over 3,150.

In 1954, the department of dentistry was established. In 1962, students from Asian, African and Latin American countries started studying here. In this period, more than 4,000 students were studying at Tashkent Medical Academy. In 1972, more than 10,000 students were studying here.

During this period, the Tashkent Medical Academy improved educational, scientific, methodological, state and international relations. The Institute established cooperation with leading medical institutions in Hungary, Russia, Germany and Poland.

First and Second Tashkent State Medical Institute

In 1990, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan established 2 institutes – the First Tashkent State Medical Institute which taught medical and dentistry and the Second Tashkent State Medical Institute which had the faculties of medical and sanitary-hygienic.

Office and training centre

In 1992, Tashkent State Medical Institute’s branches were set up in Urgench and Fergana.

Tashkent Medical Academy

In July 2005, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan established the present-day Tashkent Medical Academy.

Affiliation and Recognition of Tashkent Medical Academy

Tashkent Medical Academy has collaborated with several international organisations and institutions to work on education and research issues. It also aims at strengthening relations with leading higher education facilities of NIS countries and far abroad –

• Humboldt University (Berlin) – Charity Clinic
• Samara State Medical University, Russia
• Chkhonnam State University (Korea)
• Family Medicine Residency Center (Oklahoma, USA)
• “Komsta” Oriental Medicine Center of Korean Republic Medical Association
• Seoul University
• Russian State Medical University
• St. Petersburg State Medical Academy named after I.I.Mechnikov
• The First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M.Setchenov
• Moscow State Medical Stomatology University

Advantages of studying at Tashkent Medical Academy

There are many advantages for an Indian student to study at Tashkent Medical Academy –

• Large Indian Base – The academy already has a large number of Indian students from all over India.
• Less Travel Duration – You can take a direct flight from Delhi to Tashkent which will be of around 2.5 hours only.
• Low cost of travel – Direct flights from Delhi to Tashkent are cheap. If you take a longer route, the cost will be even less for you.
• Fulfilling NMC FMGL 2021 rules – Uzbekistan is among the few countries which are fulfilling the new rules and regulations.
• No Licensing Exam – You have to get registered with the regulatory authority as a doctor in the country from which you study MBBS. This option is either not available in most countries or you are required to clear a licensing exam (Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan). However, you get registered without any licensing exam in Uzbekistan. This is one of the biggest advantages of studying MBBS in Uzbekistan for an Indian student.
• Low Tuition Fees – The tuition fees at Tashkent Medical Academy are very low and affordable.
• Low cost of living in Uzbekistan – Indian currency is very strong when compared to Uzbekistani Som. Uzbekistan is a pocket-friendly country for foreign students.
• Located in the capital of Uzbekistan – Most students prefer to study in the capital city of any country as the capital city is generally the most developed city.

Tashkent Medical Academy Eligibility for Indian Students

Following are the admission eligibility criteria for an Indian student for admission to Tashkent Medical Academy –

• Lower Age Limit – At least 17 years old in the year in which the student is taking admission.
• NEET – The student is required to be NEET qualified in the current or the previous 2 years.
• 12th board – Recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects.
• 12th % for General Category students – Minimum aggregate % should be 50% in PCB.
• 12th % for Other Category students – Minimum aggregate % should be 40% in PCB.

MBBS Course Duration in Tashkent Medical Academy

As per NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021, any Indian student who goes to study MBBS abroad after November 2021 has to undergo a medicine course of a minimum duration of 54 months. In addition to this, you have to do an internship of 1-year in the same university/college abroad.

The duration of the MBBS course at Tashkent Medical Academy is 5 years followed by an internship of 1 year. This means that the total duration is 6 years.

Medium of Instruction at Tashkent Medical Academy

As per NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021, the medium of instruction has to be English for the whole duration and no part of the MBBS course curriculum can be in the local language.

The medium of teaching at Tashkent Medical Academy is English for the whole course duration. In addition, the academy will teach you the local language to enable you to interact with patients during the internship and also for day-to-day interaction with the locals.

Tashkent Medical Academy Admission Process

Indian students who wish to apply to Tashkent Medical Academy from anywhere in India should get in touch with Global Medical Foundation at 9899065852. Following is the admission process –

• Get in touch with Global Medical Foundation’s representatives by calling us, visiting our office or filling out the contact form on our website.
• We will forward the complete Tashkent Medical Academy fee structure and answer all your queries.
• Once satisfied, you will send a scanned copy of the following documents to us – 10th mark sheet, 12th mark sheet, NEET qualified result and Passport. Along with this, you will pay a part of the processing fees due to GMF.
• We will check your documents and eligibility and apply for your admission letter from Tashkent Medical Academy.
• The university will forward a scanned copy of the admission letter to us and we will forward the same to you.
• After this, you will have to submit some original documents along with visa processing fees and we will apply and get your visa issued.
• We will help you with all the formality completion and guide you throughout the process.
• GMF will send the students in groups and we will help you in booking flight tickets.
• Our representatives will meet you at the airport in Delhi and get you acquainted with other students who are flying to study at Tashkent Medical Academy.
• Once you reach Tashkent, our partner team in Uzbekistan will provide an airport pickup facility and will help in the completion of all the various and compulsory steps for admission to the university.

Tashkent Medical Academy MBBS Fees

Following is Tashkent Medical Academy MBBS Fee –

Tashkent Medical University Fees = USD 3,000 per year.

Note – Hostel, travel, visa from India, visa extension, police registration, medical insurance, one-time charges, etc. fee/charges will be extra. Contact Global Medical Foundation for admission and for the complete and latest Tashkent Medical University Fee Structure.

GMF Assistance for MBBS Admission in Tashkent Medical Academy

Global Medical Foundation provides guaranteed admission and visa for eligible Indian students who wish to study at any medical university in Uzbekistan. We have sent 500+ students for MBBS abroad to various countries. Shobhit Jayaswal of GMF has visited multiple medical universities in Uzbekistan. In addition, we have already sent many students to various medical universities in Uzbekistan.

If you are looking for genuine guidance and fraud-proof admission to Tashkent Medical Academy then choose the experienced consultants of Global Medical Foundation.

We have our own partner team of Indians in Tashkent. They will assist students when they reach Tashkent from day one. Our students will be provided with local support throughout their stay. In addition, we will help students in the completion of the entire admission process which involves the completion of various formalities after reaching Uzbekistan.

GMF will help students in getting visa extension, SIM card, police registration, etc. when the student reaches Tashkent. The entire admission process will be taken care of.