Pursuing a career in the field of medicine is perhaps the noblest and toughest endeavour that one can have, way before even reaching high school. Future doctors not only study to make a career but also nurture their passion to help people and save their lives.However, the competition in India is more than fierce and seats are limited. But the good thing is that Indian students can have access to world-class medical education and training across borders- overseas- without the worry of having to spend an exuberant amount of money.
Intrigued! Well, let’s have a look at some very attractive and very viable options:
7. Perm State Medical University, Russia
Annual fees: INR 3,70,000
Perm medical university is not only an Association of Medical Schools accredited uni in Europe but it has also been in the State Register of Participants of Foreign Economic Relations since 1992. The med school is a prestigious institute where International students have access to pre-training, undergraduate and postgraduate education. Currently, it is home to students from 21 different countries.Perm State accredited and recognized by global bodies such as the WHO, IMED, and Medical Council of India (MCI).
Its alumni consist of over 50,000 doctors. At the moment,20,000 future doctors are enrolled at the uni including 1400 students from 20 countries & 700 Indian Students. Prem State also provides English language courses to its international students. Ergo, language is no barrier to entry.
6. Bashkir State Medical University, Russia
Annual fees: INR 5,60,000
Ranked among the 10 best Russian Medical Universities Bashkir State Medical University is known for its low-cost tuition fee structure and easy admission process. This is not the only thing that makes it attractive for international students (especially Indians).
The uni has become home to undergraduate and postgraduate courses with recognizable international repute and houses 56 scientific majors and doctoral courses in 8 scientific majors. They also have 10 doctoral and 3 candidate dissertation councils that award academic degrees in 23 majors.
5. Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia
Annual fees: 5,60,000
With over a hundred years of legacy, Tbilisi State Medical University houses 7500 undergrad and over 3,000 post-grad courses. The average intake of international students here is about 25% every year, which is quite high. What makes it one of the most sought after unison this list is a healthy student-teacher ratio.
The exact figure is unknown at this point but what this means is that the university goes through extra lengths to ensure that every student gets access to the faculty as much as needed to complete their training and education successfully. The list of organizations that accredit and acknowledge its courses is quite long:
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Medical Council Of India (MCI)
- Education Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- International Medical Education Directory
- Georgian Education Ministry
- World Federation of Medical Education (WFME)
- And, European Commission for Education
4. Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Nepal
Annual fees: 4,00,000
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences launched its MBBS program in August of 2001 and the program is designed to be program is problem-based rather than subject-based. KUSMS is an MCI approved medical college that endorses the highest medical education values and ethics that the south-east Asian region is known for, thus promoting the highest possible standards in teaching and medical practices.
Apart from MCI, the university also has accreditation from The General Medical Council, Great Britain, The ECFMG -U.S.A., The Sri-Lankan Medical Council and Enlisted in the W.H.O’s World Directory of Medical Schools
3. Kazakh National Medical University, Kazakhstan
- Recognized by the Medical Council of India, UK, USA, and other major nations.
- Courses focused on more research opportunities
- Affordable fee structure than any other countries
- Internationally recognized degree
- World-class Infrastructure
- Low students and teacher ratio
2. Nanjing Medical University, China
Annual fees: INR 3,74,000
Established in 1934 in Zhenjiang, Nanjing Medical University was relocated to Nanjing in 1957. It was among the first medical universities in China to offer six-year programs in 1962. In 1981 it was approved to offer master’s and doctoral degree programs. The institution is now among the top Chinese medical universities.
NMU boasts of a world-class infrastructure with one state-level key laboratory, four ministry-level key laboratories, and sixteen provincial-level key laboratories (engineering centres). Since the beginning of the “Twelfth Five-year Plan”, the scientific research level of NMU has continually ascended and the university has undertaken many “863” programs as well as the “973” programs.
Its faculty categories include Basic Medical Sciences Public Health, Stomatology, Pharmacy and Nursing.
To add to this, the university has more than 1470 registered faculty members, 117 full professors and 175 associate professors, 185 supervisors of doctoral programs and 812 supervisors of master’s programs
1. China Medical University, China/Taiwan
Annual fees: INR 3,74,000
Established in 1934 in Zhenjiang, Nanjing Medical University was relocated to Nanjing in 1957. It was among the first medical universities in China to offer six-year programs in 1962. In 1981 it was approved to offer master’s and doctoral degree programs. The institution is now among the top Chinese medical universities.
NMU boasts of a world-class infrastructure with one state-level key laboratory, four ministry-level key laboratories, and sixteen provincial-level key laboratories (engineering centres). Since the beginning of the “Twelfth Five-year Plan”, the scientific research level of NMU has continually ascended and the university has undertaken many “863” programs as well as the “973” programs.
Its faculty categories include Basic Medical Sciences Public Health, Stomatology, Pharmacy and Nursing.
To add to this, the university has more than 1470 registered faculty members, 117 full professors and 175 associate professors, 185 supervisors of doctoral programs and 812 supervisors of master’s programs
Are you willing to study MBBS abroad?
It is common knowledge that getting into the top med schools in India especially in the first attempt is next to impossible. A NEET aspirant through no fault of their own faces odds that would terrify anyone.
But that shouldn’t stop one from having access to world-class education, does it? With the right counseling and guidance, it can be done.
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