Study Graduate Entry Medicine at Zaporizhzhia State Medical University

• Zaporizhzhia State Medical University (ZSMU) is one of the most established and well-regarded medical institutions in Ukraine.
• The university attracts a large international population with over 2,200 students from 40 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.
• ZSMU has an exceptional research and clinical history, including being the location of the first heart transplant in Ukraine.
• Student life is balanced with culture and sporting activities including a world-class activity precinct and many outdoor clubs.
• ZSMU boasts top-quality IT facilities on-campus as well as the clinical training facility, “University Clinic”.

3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Programme

• ZSMU in Ukraine is open for applications to the 3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Medicine course with the prerequisite of a science-related Bachelor’s Degree such as Biomedical Science.
• ZSMU is highly regarded for its established medical faculty with all modules taught in English and studies commencing in Year Three or Year Four of the 6-Year Undergraduate course.
• Applicants must submit official documentation including their analytical academic transcripts and, if successful, do not sit entry exams.
• ZSMU is a leader in pre-clinical and clinical pedagogy in Ukraine with all coursework in line with EU standards of medical education.
• The ZSMU teaching team consists of academic, research, clinical and specialist staff who guide students in lectures, laboratories, seminars, in the ‘University Clinic’ and in medical facilities.
• Due to the large international student population, alumni benefit from a significant global network and work all over the world with their MD qualification.
• Study Medicine Europe’s (SME) Transcript Evaluation Team is authorised to assess graduate programme applications including academic transcripts and Bachelor’s studies paperwork; all official Graduate Entry Assessment Process information is available at the tab below.

• SME offers ZSMU students the competitive opportunity to complete clinical rotations abroad for up to three years in teaching hospitals and clinical facilities in line with their course modules.
• SME coordinates placements matched to the ZSMU modules with rotations in medical settings in the USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the UK.
• Students apply directly to SME with key documentation required:
• Their placement preferences of the location and department of placement as well as the duration, plus their CV and programme details.
• An official confirmed application authorisation from the coordinating Professor of their ZSMU programme.
• SME places students in the rotations abroad based on the matching, places available and in order of application submission; places are limited due to numbers and preference matching.
• ZSMU students expand their professional CV with a clinical placement abroad, learning in dynamic locations, and extending their medical network.

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.

• SME facilitates the application and entry to Graduate Medicine Programmes in Ukraine for graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field with no entrance exams for successful applicants.
• SME Assesses applications to the Graduate Programme with the following steps:
1. Completion of the due diligence process on behalf of the medical university
2. Comparison of the transcripts of the students from their past studies with the study programme of the medical university
3. Submission of the comparison for approval to both the respective ministry of education and the medical university itself.
• SME exclusively offers the 3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Medicine Programme on behalf of our European partner universities for students who meet the entry requirements.

• Zaporizhzhia is located in South-East Ukraine and is the sixth-largest city in the country.
• The city’s planning is excellent and it is located near an airport with fantastic public transport, including trains, buses and trolleybus.
• The natural beauty of Zaporizhzhia is famous and it is in close proximity to the beautiful Dnieper River and a national park.
• The city also has a rich cultural scene including art markets, theatres, live music and festivals, and museums.
• Zaporizhzhia is very historic as it was the home of the Cossacks and it is near the island of Khortytsya.

• Ukraine is the largest country in the EU and is centrally located to Western and Eastern countries on the continent.
• For centuries, Ukraine has been a leading food producer and naturally has exceptional local food and cultural cuisine.
• The natural beauty of Ukraine is astounding with mountains, glacial melt, coastline, waterfalls, ski slopes, lakes, steppes, and ancient forests.
• Ukrainians are passionate about their culture and language and characterised for their openness and hospitality.