Zaporizhzhia State Medical University

• Founded in 1903, Zaporizhzhia State Medical University (ZSMU) is one of Ukraine’s oldest medical schools.
• ZSMU has a lively community of international students, currently there are more than 2200 students from over 40 countries attending the university.
• Students with an interest in fitness will enjoy the university’s high-calibre sporting facilities which include three gyms, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a shooting-range.
• The university also has a very active student’s club which arranges a diverse selection of activities and events throughout the year such as festivals, shows and exhibitions.

• ZSMU’s internationally-recognised undergraduate dentistry programme is 5 years in duration and is fully taught through the English language.
• The course aims to give students a comprehensive knowledge of the basic subjects of a medical and biological profile, as well as various clinical disciplines.
• With an average class size of just ten, dentistry students at ZSMU can be sure they will receive as much individual attention as they need to succeed.
• Initially, students get a good grounding in theoretical disciplines. From the fourth year onwards, emphasis is placed on clinical disciplines.

• Dentistry courses are not permitted to be taught online; this is in accordance with Paragraph 3 of Order, No 1541 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Therefore, it is necessary that students who want to study at a Ukrainian medical university must physically relocate to Ukraine.
• Online studies are not recognised by any of the world’s Dental Council.
• All Dental Councils evaluate the evidence of studies, which includes online studies when dentistry graduates apply for registration:
• If a student completed online studies during Covid-19 they should have a detailed explanation prepared, including evidence and exception documentation, which they can provide upon request.

Applicants must provide the following information:

1. An application which includes the following details: bio, education history and course for which you are applying.
2. A copy of your secondary education results with subjects studied.
3. Documents from your home country confirming that you are authorised to study in Ukraine.
4. Two small photos of 4-5cm.

All documents need to be translated into Ukrainian to satisfy state directives.

• Graduate entry is not permitted in Ukraine since local medical universities refuse to acknowledge non-Ukrainian bachelor’s degrees due to the differences in the syllabus of the dentistry course and the foreign Bachelor’s degree. As a result, the Ukrainian dental transcript cannot include the modules that have been studied in a BSc degree.

• Zaporizhzhia (also called Zaporozhye) is the sixth largest city in Ukraine and is located in the South East of the country
• Situated on the scenic Dnieper River, Zaporizhzhia is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
• With its diverse array of museums, theatres, festivals and art markets, cultural types are sure to enjoy the city’s thriving arts scene.
• Known as the home of the Cossacks, those interested in history will enjoy Zaporizhzhia’s rich historical offerings.

• An ideal destination for explorers, Ukraine is Europe’s largest country and offers a huge variety of attractions to discover from sun-soaked beaches to snow-peaked mountains.
• Outdoor types will enjoy the country’s magnificent nature reserves which are well known for their beautiful hiking and cycling trails.
• As one of the cheapest countries in Europe, Ukraine is a top choice for international students on a budget.
• Internationally renowned for their warm hospitality, Ukrainians welcome travellers with open arms.