The main difference between Ukrainian and European educational system is the 5 year Engineer / specialist programmes offered by Ukrainian Universities. Ukraine is one of the active signatory countries of the Bologna Process Agreement (integrating process of developing a Common European Education System).

Ukrainian Universities offer their courses at low price due to state support but without compromising the quality of education. Universities offer programmes in English to international students.

But those who like to study in Ukrainian must be fluent in Ukrainian and the most effective way to reach the goal is to take a one year preparatory course in Ukrainian language.

Ukrainian people are friendly, well wishing and peaceful. Foreign students are safe in Ukraine. Hostels are guarded and cities are secured by powerful system of police observation.

Medical education in Ukraine - MD / MBBS

National Medical Universities are the highest ranking as per the Ministry of Health of Government of Ukraine and the next ranking goes to the State Medical Universities.

Medical Education in Ukraine is for 6 years ( 5years + 10 months) and many Universities offer Medical education in English medium for all 6 years for international students.

The Degree offered is MD or “Doctor of Medicine” which is equal to the MBBS Degree in India, UK, Australia and other commonwealth countries.

Tuition Fees range from US $ 3000 to 4500 p.a. - depending on the University and the city. Which is really low as compared to the rest of Europe and certainly much cheaper than the West. Hostel cost is between US $ 500 to 700 per annum.

Living expenses including food in the smaller cities are about $200 a month and it may cost around $300 to $400 in big cities like Kiev, Odessa or Lviv.

A cost estimate of studying in one of the best Medical Universities in Ukraine is as given below:

Fees = US $ 3000 p.a.
Hostel = 550 $ p.a.
Insurance = 100 $ p.a.
Food etc = 2000 $ p.a.
Total = 5650 US $ p.a.
Grand Total = 33,900 US $ in 6 years.

All Medical Universities are owned by the Government of Ukraine and are listed in the WHO and IMED directories. Students interested in working in US or UK or in India are eligible to give the USMLE or PLAB or MCI Screening test after graduating from Ukraine. Graduates are also eligible for the competency tests in Australia, Canada, Singapore, UAE etc.

For the Budget student seeking low cost Medical education – MBBS or MD; Ukraine is a GREAT destination.

List Of Universities, Courses And Tuition Fees / Year (Euro)