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Why Study Medicine in English at Uzhhorod National University?

Admission

No Entry Exams

Tuition fees

$3,800/year

Undergraduate Entry

6 Years

Intake

October & March

Funding

Not Available

Graduate Entry

Not Available

Clinical Rotations

Up to the last 3 years

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Why choose Uzhhorod National University?

Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU) is located in the charming city of Uzhhorod, the most inland regional city in Ukraine and is close to the borders of Hungary and Slovakia.
UzhNU is a leading Ukrainian public university and is renowned for its history of high-level academia since its founding in 1945.
The university has over 13,000 students and attracts a significant number of international students with great study opportunities for rigorous programmes taught in English.
The motto of UzhNU is “The more we know – the more we can” based on the university’s historic valorisation of wisdom advanced through education.
As a leader in the academic world, Uzhhorod National University attracts a broad faculty of professors and researchers with its established research laboratories, institutes, and centers.

What does the 6-Year Undergraduate Medicine Programme involve?

Study medicine in English at Ukraine’s UzhNU with the 6-Year Undergraduate Medicine Programme.
The programme for undergraduates comprises six years of study with each year consisting of two semesters of modules.
Experts and tenured medical practitioners teach the general medicine programme at UzhNU with students learning from these professionals in academic, laboratory and clinical settings.
The course is structured in a range of formats including in-class or pre-recorded lectures, interactive tutorials, class learning, laboratories, practical workshops, seminars, and consultations.
Students are qualified with an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree that is internationally recognised with significant worldwide demand in the field of healthcare and internal medicine.

Is Online Study Offered?

In accordance with Paragraph 3 of Order, No 1541 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, students who wish to study at a local medical university must relocate to Ukraine as online learning is prohibited for the study of medicine.

Is Graduate Entry Offered?

Graduate entry is not allowed in Ukraine as local medical universities refuse to recognise non-Ukrainian Bachelor’s degrees due to the dissimilarity between the syllabus of the medicine course and the foreign Bachelor’s degree. As a result, Ukrainian medical transcripts do not include subjects studied on a Bachelor’s degree.

How Much Does the Programme Cost?

Programme	Programme Starts	*Annual Fees () ($)**
Medicine	October & March	3800

Living Costs	Monthly ()	Annually ()
Rent (Private Accommodation)	110–220	1300–2600
Food	130	1300
Books	–	200
Electricity & Gas	20	200
Water	2	30
TV Cable/Internet	9	90
Public Transportation	8	80
Total	280–390	3140–4430

Admission to Uzhhorod National University

Applicants must provide the following information:

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

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

Medical Council Requirements for Recognising Medical Degrees

Many of the world’s Medical Councils require that the Medical School that awarded the Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) be listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS).
Additionally, each region has its own requirements:

The General Medical Council (GMC) expects a medical degree to have a minimum 5,500 Clock Hours over a minimum period of three years.

USA

The Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requires a medical degree to have a minimum duration of four years.

Australia

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) maintains an additional database of Recognised Medical Schools.
It also requires a medical degree to have a minimum duration of four years.

Life in Uzhhorod

Uzhhorod is a very historic ninth century city and is the westernmost regional capital of Ukraine.
Uzhhorod retains its centuries of history with the Uzh river dividing the city into the lively ‘old’ and ‘new’ with one of its ancient names referring to the castle that acted as fortification for citizens.
The city is near the border of Slovakia and Hungary and is accessible from other cities and countries with the Uzhhorod railway.
Uzhhorod has a pleasant regional climate that offers a rich quality of life with its cool to cold winters and warm summers.
The city has a low cost of living and vibrant culture making it a relaxed, engaging place for students to live year-round.

Living in Ukraine

Ukraine is one of the biggest countries in Europe and is known for its diverse cultures and lush landscape.
Ukraine draws visitors and residents for its natural attractions including its landscapes from extraordinary mountains to deep lakes and ancient forests spotted with fairytale castles plus wonderful cuisine.
Ukrainian people are well-known for their passion for academia, the arts, culture and hospitality.

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