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Studying medicine abroad is a great option to a number of students who aspire quality education in the field of medical sciences. India is having a tremendous amount of aspirants trying to get into government medical colleges in every counting academic year.

The ratio of a number of students versus the number of government colleges is highly unstable. The scenario has given birth to many of the private management run institutes, which are lacking in many of the basic amenities including the fundamental and most vital that is the quality of education. But, yes the fees of such institutes are no less than the grade A medical schools. Thus, the passionate medical MBBS aspirants do actively look out for other options.

MBBS from abroad has emerged as the best option in recent few years. So to help you out on a hunt, we have got a list of such countries offering MBBS to Indian students in abroad. Read here the most affordable countries to study in abroad. 

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Top countries to study medicine abroad for Indian students in 2019

• USA

• Russia

• Ukraine

• China

• Poland

• Kyrgyzstan

• Philippines

• Georgia

 

USA

Top Universities for medicine in the USA

• Harvard University

• Johns Hopkins University

• New York University (Langone)

• Stanford University

• University of California – San Francisco

• Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

• University of California – Los Angeles

• Washington University – St. Louis

• Duke University

Top Courses for medicine in the USA

• MD (Medicine: Pre – Clinical and Clinical)

Duration: 4 years

• MD (Dentistry: Pre – Clinical and Clinical)

Duration: 4 years

Cost of studying medicine in the USA

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between 25-30 Lakhs INR.

How to study medicine in the USA

1. International students need to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree, with all the prerequisite classes needed for the particular medical school being applied to. This generally includes the subjects of biology, general chemistry and organic chemistry. It may include other subjects as well, in accordance to the need of the medical school being applied to.
2. After fulfilling the previous criteria, the students need to prepare and sit for the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test). A good score in this test will help the student to get into a good medical college.
3. After that, the student needs to apply to medical colleges, and after getting selected, the student has to complete the medicine course which is generally for 4 years, and then further go for a residency program of 3 to 7 years, to become a doctor.

Eligibility to study medicine in the USA

• A student must have the High School Diploma.
• A student must have completed his/her undergraduate degrees in the field of sciences (3-4 years).
• The minimum undergraduate GPA for applying to top medical schools in the USA is 3.0.
• A good language score in exams like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE is required for international students.
• The student must meet the MCAT exam score requirements for the medical school he/she is applying to.
• Letters of recommendation are required and may come in handy.
• Extracurricular activities provide the student an edge to a get admission into his/her preferred medical school.

Documents required to study medicine in the USA

• Completed application form proof of secondary school completion (usually 12 years of schooling).
• Completed undergraduate degree in the field of sciences (usually 3-4 years), with a good GPA.
• Certification of English language proficiency (usually a score from the TOEFL/IELTS/PTE).
• MCAT exam score requirements must be provided.
• Evidence of financial support (required for the I-20 form).

How to get a student visa to study in the USA

1. The student must apply to and be accepted by a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), six to twelve months prior to US study.
2. The student must pay the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.
3. The student must complete a US student visa application along with recent photo/photos.
4. Thereafter, the student must pay the visa application fee.
5. Lastly, the student is required to schedule and attend a visa interview, to get the student visa to study in the USA.

Scholarships to study medicine in the USA

• Fulbright Foreign Student Program
• Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
• Abbey Road Summer Scholarships
• Civil Society Leadership Awards
• The Next Gen Scholarship Fund
• Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship
• David P. Shapiro Autism Scholarship
• Preply Scholarship
• Rotary Peace Fellowships

Russia

Top Universities for medicine in Russia

• Tver State Medical University

• Orenburg State Medical University

• Perm State Medical University

• Mari State University

• Nizhny Novgorod State Medical University

• Bashkir State Medical University

• People’s Friendship University

• Kursk State Medical University

• Kazan State Medical University

Top Courses for medicine in Russia

• MD (General medicine)

Duration: 6 years

• MD (Dental)

Duration: 5 years

• MD (Sports Medicine)

Duration: 6 years

Cost of studying medicine in Russia

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between INR 15-20 Lakhs .

How to study medicine in Russia?

1. International students, specifically Indian students planning to study medicine in Russia are required to have passed 10+2 or equivalent higher secondary with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. They are required to have obtained at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination or equivalent.
2. After fulfilling the above criteria, students are required to apply for medical universities for the selection procedure. The Russian MD degree, which generally requires 5-6 years for completion, is considered equivalent to an MBBS degree in India by the Medical Council of India.  

Eligibility to study medicine in Russia

Diploma and mark sheets of 10+2 or equivalent high secondary exam, where the student must score at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology altogether and must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as his/her subjects, must be provided.

Documents required to study medicine in Russia

• Student must carry his/her passport, which is valid for not less than 2 years.
• Student entry visa is required.
• Immigration card must be carried, which is provided during the flight or at the airport and must be completed by the student and stamped by customs at the airport right after arrival in Russia.
• Medical health certificate, including chest X-Ray result, must be carried.
• Negative AIDS test result must be carried.
• 12 passport size black and white photographs must be carried by the student.
• The 10+2 report card must be carried for seeking admission into Russian medical colleges.

How to get a student visa to study in Russia?

In order to get the student visa for studying in Russia, the student must approach the Embassy/General Consulate of the Russian Federation in his/her country in order to apply for the student visa, after receiving the “invitation letter for study” from the Department of Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation.

The following documents are required for the student visa application process:

• valid passport
• duly completed and signed visa application form
• two passport size identical photos with white background (35 mm x 45 mm)
• visa support letter from university or college
• copy of admission letter from university or college
• AIDS certificate (HIV test)

Scholarships to study medicine in Russia

• Government of Russian Federation Scholarships
• Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships
• American Councils Scholarships

Ukraine

Top Universities for medicine in Ukraine

• Zaporozhye State Medical University

• VN Karazin Kharkiv National University

• Kharkiv National Medical University

• O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University

• Dnepropetrovsk State Medical Academy

• Lugansk State Medical University

• Kyiv Medical University of UAFM

• Donetsk National Medical University

• Ternopil State Medical University

Top Courses for medicine in Ukraine

• MBBS (General Medicine)

Duration: 5.8 years

• MBBS (Paediatrics)

Duration: 5.8 years

• MBBS (Pharmacy)

Duration: 5.8 years

• MBBS (Dentistry)

Duration: 5.8 years

• MBBS (Surgery)

Duration: 5.8 years

Cost of studying medicine in Ukraine

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between 20-25 Lakhs INR.

How to study medicine in Ukraine?

1. International students, specifically Indian students planning to study medicine in Russia are required to have passed 10+2 or equivalent higher secondary with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from CBSE/ICSE or any other equivalent board. They are required to have obtained at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination or equivalent.
2. The student must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission and then, he/she should apply to Medical colleges or universities in Ukraine.
3. Indian students who are aspiring to enrol in Foreign Medical Universities in 2019, and did not qualify/register/appear in NEET – 2019, must produce an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India at the time of admission to Foreign Medical Universities. After this, they can seek admission and study medicine in Ukraine, which is generally 5.8 years long.

Eligibility to study medicine in Ukraine

• Diploma and mark sheet of 10+2 or equivalent high secondary exam, where the student must score at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology altogether from CBSE/ICSE or any other equivalent board examination, must be provided.
• The student must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
• Indian students who are aspiring to enrol in Foreign Medical Universities in 2019, and did not qualify/register/appear in NEET – 2019, must produce an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India at the time of admission to Foreign Medical Universities.
• The applicant doesn’t require to appear for English Proficiency Tests like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE for seeking admission into medical colleges in Ukraine.

Documents required to study medicine in Ukraine

• The original letter of invitation must be provided.
• The original school certificates must be provided.
• The original birth certificate must be provided.
• A general medical certificate must be provided, which shouldn’t be issued two months before the applicant’s arrival.
• HIV – AIDS negative certificate must be provided.
• 10 – 12 photographs, each of size 3 x 4 cm, must be provided.
• A to-and-fro flight ticket to the student’s home country, i.e., an open ticket is a document that is required.
• Photocopies of the applicant’s passport and the Ukrainian visa are required.

How to get a student visa to study in Ukraine?

In order to get the student visa for studying in Ukraine, the student must approach the Embassy/General Consulate of Ukraine in his/her country in order to apply for the student visa, after receiving the “invitation letter for study” from the Department of Federal Migration Service of the Ukraine.

The following documents are required for the student visa application process:

• copy of valid passport
• high school mark sheets.

Scholarships to study medicine in Ukraine

• The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE – SRF)
• NNI Research Fellowships
• Mawista Scholarships
• University of Westminster Undergraduate Distant Horizons Awards in UK

China

Top Universities for medicine in China

• Zhejiang University

• Sun Yat – Sen University

• Sichuan University

• Wusham University

• Qingdao University

• Xi’an Jiaotong University

• Guangzhou Medical University

• Shantou University Medical College

• Xuzhou Medical University

Top Courses for medicine in China

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine)

Duration: 5+1 year

• MBBS (Bachelor of Surgery)

Duration: 5+1 year

• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Duration: 5 years

Cost of studying medicine in China

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between 20-30 Lakhs INR.

How to study medicine in China?

1. Students are supposed to have done 12 years of schooling, and obtained the grade twelve (10+2) certificate, as a necessary criterion for applying to Chinese medical colleges.
2. The student is supposed to score at least 60 – 70% in the science subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology, for studying MBBS in China.
3. After that, the student is supposed to apply to various medical colleges and universities in China, provided he/she has fulfilled the necessary eligibility criteria and is supposed to provide the necessary documents during the time of admission. The MBBS and BDS degree in China is generally 5-6 years long.

Eligibility to study medicine in China

• The student or applicant is supposed to have qualified grade twelve (10+2), with at least 60-70% score in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology altogether, to become eligible to pursue medical studies in China.
• Among all the subjects, English language is compulsory and the student must have a good grip over it. However, he/she is not required to appear for English Language Proficiency Tests like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE.
• For an undergraduate program like MBBS or BDS, the student must be aged between 18-35.

Documents required to study medicine in China

• The student must provide two relevant pages of his/her passport.
• The student must submit his/her 10+2 or higher secondary or A level transcript/ mark sheet.
• The student must submit his/her completed application form along with passport sized photographs glued to it.

How to get a student visa to study in China?

• The student must decide which medical college or university he/she will apply to, before applying for the student visa. The student can apply for the student visa, only after he/she gets his/her acceptance letter from the university he/she has decided to apply to.
• The student must decide which type of visa he/she needs to apply to. There are two types of student visa:

X1 – For students who plan to study in China for more than six months.

X2 – For students who will stay in China to study for a period of less than six months.

In this case, the student must apply for the student visa of type X1, as the MBBS degree is generally of a period of 5-6 years.

• In order to get the student visa for studying in China, the student must approach the Embassy/General Consulate of China in his/her country in order to apply for the student visa.
• The following documents are required for the student visa application process:
  1. original passport (valid upto at least six months with at least one blank page)
  2. Completed application form
  3. one passport type photograph, original and a copy of acceptance letter from the university to which the student has applied to
  4. proof of paying the visa application fee (around 4570 INR)
  5. a photocopy of previous Chinese passports (only applicable to foreign citizens who were once Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)
  6. proof of legal status in the country where the student is applying for the visa, such as a resident permit (if the student is applying for the VISA outside your country of citizenship)
  7. copy of airplane tickets and accommodation arrangements, and applicants who are over 18 years old and will study in China for more than 180 days need to provide a valid physical examination record.

Scholarships to study medicine in China

• International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Fellowship Program
• Tianjin Government Scholarships in China
• Heilongjiang Provincial Government Scholarships in China
• University of Westminster Undergraduate Distant Horizons Awards in UK
• Guangdong Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarships in China

Poland

Top Universities for medicine in Poland

• Jagiellonian University

• Medical University Gdansk

• Wroclaw Medical University

• Medical University Warsaw

• Medical University Lodz

• Poznan University of Medical Sciences

• Medical University Silesia

• Pomeranian Medical University

• Medical University of Lublin

Top Courses for medicine in Poland

• MD (Medicine)

Duration: 4 or 6 year

• MD (Nursing)

Duration: 6 year

• DMD (Dentistry)

Duration: 4 or 6 year

• MD (Physiotherapy)

Duration: 5 year

• MD (Pharmacy)

Duration: 4 or 6 year

Cost of studying medicine in Poland

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between 25-30 Lakhs INR.

 

How to study medicine in Poland

1. The first step in studying medicine in Poland is to fill in the online application form of the desired university of the candidate. The candidate is also supposed to pay the documentation charges along with it.
2. The candidate is then supposed to send in copies of his/her grade 10, 11 and 12 mark sheets, 12th leaving certificate and a valid passport. Then, the student receives the confirmation letter from the university.
3. After receiving the confirmation letter and after the payment of the second handling fees, the student receives his/her visa stamped on his/her passport.
4. Thereafter, the student receives the welcome letter from the university and the admission letter from his/her college, and he/she is set to pursue his/her MBBS for a period of 5 years, from Poland.

Eligibility to study medicine in Poland

• The candidate must be 17+ and under 25 years of age on or before 31st December of the admission year.
• The candidate must have scored at least 60% in 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as the mandatory subjects.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories are required to score at least 50% in 10+2, with the same subjects.
• An Indian candidate is supposed to have passed the NEET exam.

Documents required to study medicine in Poland

• The candidate is supposed to submit copies of his/her 10th, 11th and 12th mark sheets during the filling up of the online application form of Polish medical colleges.
• The candidate is also supposed to submit his/her 12th leaving certificate during the filling up of the online application form of the Polish medical colleges.
• The candidate must submit his/her passport and visa for admission into his/her desired medical college in Poland.

How to get a student visa to study in Poland?

• The candidate must fill in the visa application form and pay the fee required for that.
• The candidate will receive an official acceptance letter from the medical college he/she wants to pursue his/her MBBS from, after filling up and submitting the visa application form and the required documents.
• The following documents are required for the student visa application process: Valid passport, a short CV, school certificates and diplomas, evidence of proficiency in the language in which one wishes to study, confirmation of having the funds for studying and living in Poland, health insurance and a photo.

Scholarships to study medicine in Poland

• University of Westminster Undergraduate Distant Horizons Awards in UK
• Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships
• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Individual fellowships

Poland

 Top Universities for medicine in Kyrgyzstan

• Osh State University

• Jalal-Abad State University

• International School of Medicine

• Kyrgyz State Medical Academy

• Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University

• Asian Medical Institute

Top Courses for medicine in Kyrgyzstan

MBBS

Duration: 6 years (5+1)

Cost of studying medicine in Kyrgyzstan

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between 10-16 Lakhs INR.

How to study medicine in Kyrgyzstan?

1. Students from India need to have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the compulsory subjects and it is mandatory for them to score between 50-60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology altogether. Even students scoring as low as 50% can get admission in reputed medical colleges of Kyrgyzstan like the Osh State Medical University.
2. Students, who wish to pursue MBBS in Kyrgyzstan State Medical University, must take the KMSU entrance test. However, students scoring as low as 55% and not qualifying the KMSU can apply for admissions in colleges like Asian Medical College.
3. The admission process in Kyrgyzstan is similar to the admission process of MBBS in Russia. After getting admitted into the college of one’s choice in Kyrgyzstan, the MBBS degree is completed within 6 years.

Eligibility to study medicine in Kyrgyzstan

• Students must have completed their 10+2 with the following subjects to pursue MBBS in Kyrgyzstan: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students must score between 50-60% to pursue MBBS in Kyrgyzstan, in Physics, Chemistry and Biology altogether.
• In order to pursue MBBS in the Kyrgyzstan State Medical University, all students, including international students, must give the KMSU. Without appearing for the KMSU and with a score of 55% in 10+2 exam, students can go for other Kyrgyzstan medical colleges like the Asian Medical College.
• The student must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
• Indian students who are aspiring to enrol in Foreign Medical Universities in 2019, and did not qualify/register/appear in NEET – 2019, must produce an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India at the time of admission to Foreign Medical Universities.

Documents required to study medicine in Kyrgyzstan

• Students must provide the grade 12 mark sheet where it is mandatory for him/her to get at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology altogether.
• The student must provide a substantial passport.
• The student must provide the welcome letter from the respective university he/she is applying for.
• The student must provide the affirmation letter to study MBBS in Kyrgyzstan.
• The student visa is compulsory.
• Expenses for the academic year are compulsory.
• The student must also carry with him/her, his/her flight ticket to-and-fro.

How to get a student visa to study in Kyrgyzstan?

• A student wanting to pursue MBBS in Kyrgyzstan must fill up the online visa application form at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Applicants must take a printout of the filled-in application form and submit in the consular section.
• The documents required for obtaining a student visa to pursue MBBS in Kyrgyzstan are:
  one recent colour photograph – 3.5 x 3.5 cm
  one photocopy of passport
  admission letter or bonafide letter from the school/college/university/institution in India
  certificate of education from the educational institute in Kyrgyzstan
  the guarantee letter from parents/guardian for financial support
  bank statement for the past three months.

Scholarships to study medicine in Kyrgyzstan

There is no scholarship for MBBS available in Kyrgyzstan.

Philippines

Top Universities for medicine in the Philippines

• Fatima Medical Colleges (OLFU – Medicine)

• University of the Philippines – College of Medicine

• University of Santo Tomas – Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

• Far Eastern University – Doctor Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

• Cebu Institute of Medicine

• St. Luke’s College of Medicine

• University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Centre

• Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health

• De La Salle Health Sciences Institute

Top Courses for medicine in the Philippines

MBBS (BS, MD and Internship)

Duration: 4 year

Cost of studying medicine in the Philippines

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between 30-35 Lakhs INR.

How to study medicine in the Philippines?

1. The student wishing to pursue MBBS in Philippines must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the mandatory subjects 12th grade, and must pass the school education in 10+2 system. The student must score at least 50% in the major subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken altogether. There is an individual subject score requirement too, which is, students must score at least 50% in the major subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually.
2. An Indian student wishing to pursue MBBS in Philippines must be NEET – UG qualified.
3. Thereafter, the student must seek admission in the respective Filipino medical college or university of his/her choice, to pursue the foundation course of BS, which is the first part of the MBBS degree. It takes 1.5 to 2 years to complete the BS degree, after which the student needs to appear for the NMAT (National Medical Admission Test). After qualifying the NMAT, the student can seek admission for the MD course, which is generally 4 years long. After that, the student is placed for internships in local hospitals, clinics and healthcare centres.

Eligibility to study medicine in the Philippines

• The student must have a school education in the 10+2 pattern.
• In the 12th grade, the student is required to have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the mandatory subjects and have a score of at least 50% in the 12th grade exam with all the mentioned mandatory subjects taken together. Students must have a score of 50% in each of the main subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Students must provide all certificates that authenticate their qualification while sending application for admission. This includes mark sheets, school leaving certificates, etc.
• Students must provide the proof of paying capacity.
• Students must provide the medical examination certificate.
• An Indian student must be NEET – UG qualified.

Documents required to study medicine in the Philippines

• Mark sheets of 12th grade exam
• School leaving certificate
• Proof of paying capacity
• Substantial passport to study in the Philippines
• Student visa to study in the Philippines
• Medication examination certificate
• Proof of NEET – UG qualification

How to get a student visa to study in the Philippines?

1. The applicant for the student visa must be at least 18 years old.
2. The student applicant must first communicate with the school concerned and comply with the school’s institutional requirements. The school shall forward the application package to the commission on higher education (CHED) for approval. Once approved, the application package shall be endorsed by CHED to the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID), if approved; it will be forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DFA will inform the Philippines Embassy for issuance of the student visa. The Philippines Embassy shall then notify the student accordingly.
3. The documents required for obtaining a student visa are:
   personal appearance
   two originals of application form
   original passport
   two photographs
   original and one photocopy of birth certificate
   original and one photocopy of affidavit of support executed by parent or legal  original
   one photocopy of transcripts of records
   original and one photocopy of certificate of good moral character,
   original and one photocopy of police certificate, original and one
   photocopy of medical examination reports, duly accomplished
   personal history statement from the school concerned
   original and one photocopy of comprehensive list of student’s possible contact persons in the Philippines
   diploma for student pursuing graduate studies and the required payment for the student visa.

Scholarships to study medicine in the Philippines

• DOH Medical Scholarship Program
• Bailon Dela Rama Scholarship
• University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc. (UERMMMC) Scholarship Program
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine   

Georgia

Top Universities for medicine in Georgia

• Georgian American Academy

• University of Georgia

• East European University (EEU)

• Tbilisi Medical Academy

• Geomedi Medical University

• Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University

• “AIETI” Medical School

• Akaki Tsereteli State University

• David Tvildiani Medical University

Top Courses for medicine in Georgia

MBBS

Duration: 5-6 years

Cost of studying medicine in the Georgia

The cost of studying medicine in any of the top universities is somewhere between 10-12 Lakhs INR.

How to study medicine in the Georgia?

1. To study in Georgia, students need to have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the mandatory subjects in 12th grade, and obtain a score of at least 50% in the 12th grade final examination, in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken altogether.
2. The admission process is hassle free in Georgia. The students need to fill the online application form and submit the documents, after which the university issues the offer letter to the student. Thereafter the student is supposed to deposit the fee in the bank account of the university.
3. After submitting the student visa in the university, the student can finally take his/her admission and pursue his/her MBBS course in the chosen Georgian university.

Eligibility to study medicine in Georgia

• The student needs to have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the mandatory subjects in grade 12th of his/her schooling. He/she is required to obtain a minimum score of at least 50% to obtain admission in the preferred Georgian university for pursuing his/her MBBS.
• The student doesn’t need to clear any entrance exam to get admission in a Georgian medical college.

Documents required to study medicine in Georgia

• The candidate is supposed to submit his/her 10th grade and 12th grade mark sheet and certificate.
• The candidate needs to submit his/her health certificate which mentions the vaccinations.
• The candidate needs to submit his/her passport and visa.
• The candidate needs to submit his/her birth certificate.
• The candidate needs to submit his/her necessary college transcripts.
• The candidate needs to submit his/her passport size photographs with white background.

How to get a student visa to study in Georgia?

• Students need to fill up the visa application form to obtain a student visa to study in Georgia.
• The documents required for obtaining a student visa are: Invitation letter from the Georgian university to which the student has applied to, original passport, six passport size photos, completely filled application form and the proof of payment of the visa application fee.

Scholarships to study medicine in Georgia

• Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships
• Boren Awards
• Fulbright Scholarships
• The American Councils for International Education
• International Research and Exchange Board
• Mount Holyoke
• Florida International University

 

FAQs for studying Medicine Abroad

1. What are the best college for mbbs in Philippines?

Ans. Some of the best colleges in philippines

• Fatima Medical Colleges (OLFU – Medicine)
• University of the Philippines – College of Medicine
• University of Santo Tomas – Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
• Far Eastern University – Doctor Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
• Cebu Institute of Medicine
• St. Luke’s College of Medicine
• University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Centre
• Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
• De La Salle Health Sciences Institute

 

   2. What are the best colleges for mbbs in Russia?

Ans. Some of the best colleges are:-

• I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
• Tver State Medical University
• Orenburg State Medical University
• Perm State Medical University
• Mari State University
• Bashkir State Medical University

 3. What are the best cheap colleges in China for mbbs?

Ans. Some of the best college are:-

• JILIN University
• NANJING Medical University
• HUAZHONG University of Science and Technology
• TIANJIN Medical University

 4. What are the best colleges in ukraine for mbbs?

Ans. Some of the best colleges in ukraine:-

• Bukovinian State Medical University
• Dnepropetrovsk State Medical University
• Ivano Frankovsk State
• Kharkiv National Medical University
• Kyiv Medical University of UAFM
• Lugansk State Medical University
• National Pirogov Memorial Medical University
• Odessa National Medical University
• O O Bogomolets National Medical University
• Poltava Ukrainian Medical And Dental University
• Sumy State University
• Ternopil
• Ukraine Medical and Dental Academy
• Uzhhorod National University
• V N Karazin University
• Zaporozhye State Medical University

5. What is the eligibility criteria for Mbbs Abroad?

Ans. The eligible criteria will be vary depends upon the country and university. Even though, some common criteria are you have to score from 50% to 75% and above in your higher secondary, some countries required IELTS, TOEFL like proficiency exam score(it is exam to understand your english language level). these are the basic eligible criteria to apply medicine course in abroad. after that you have to submit the certificate of 10th, 11th, 12th mark sheet, your DOB certificate, Transcript certificate, your address and ID proof etc.,. university will provide the offer letter with further procedure.

6. What is MCI Screening test?

According to MCI, following are the eligibility criteria for a student to pursue MBBS from abroad:-

• MCI screening test is conducted by NBE for Foreign Medical Graduates so that they may be eligible to practice in India.
• The screening test is of 300 marks, out of which candidate have to score minimum 15o marks to qualify this exam.
• This is qualifying exam. That means candidate have to just score 150 marks to pass this exam. It doesn’t have number of seats.
• This exam is held twice in a year.
• A student can appear for multiple times till he/she clears the exam.

7. What is the documentation required for doing MBBS from Abroad?

Ans. Following documents may be required for the entire process

• 10th, 11th and 12th mark sheets & pass certificates.
• Translated copies of all the documents if it is not in English.
• Passport.
• Passport size photographs with white background.
• HIV, TB and other medical fitness reports.
• Police clearance certificates.
• HRD attestation and MOE apostles of the mark sheets.
• Funding source and other related documents.
• MCI eligibility.
• Caste certificate if students belong to reserved category.

Studying medicine abroad has always been a great option for every Indian student and the countries listed above provide a great opportunity for the same. Characterized by quality education and student-friendly environment, these offer the best choices to study medicine. If you have something to add to this list, please feel free to do so in the comments. Also, don’t forget to share your suggestions and feedback.