Study Medicine in Ukraine

• Medicine programmes at Kiev Medical University (KMU), Ukraine are taught in English.
• This is a six-year course taught over two semesters each year.
• KMU has a progressive curriculum in line with European Union tertiary standards.
• The course structure is split into three years of pre-clinical subjects then three years of clinical rotations and advanced theory.
• Students study in a range of different formats comprising lectures, tutorials and classes, laboratories, practical sessions, seminars, and clinical rotations.
• The KMU faculty are highly experienced with a focus on innovative teaching for international students.

• Study the 6-Year Undergraduate Medicine Programme in Ukraine at Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU).
• This high-level course is taught in English.
• The General Medicine programme for undergraduates comprises six years of student 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.

• Students study 6-Year Undergraduate Medicine at Sumy State University (SSU), Ukraine in English.
• The 6-Year Undergraduate Programme is taught in small class groups of 8-10 students on average allowing for valuable teacher-student engagement.
• The undergraduate medicine programme is structured into sequential learning for students to build upon theory and practical experience progressively.
• Students complete clinical rotations in Ukrainian hospitals and medical clinics.
• SSU encourages all students to join academic networks and participate in mobility programs, volunteering, summer international practice, and conferences.

• Zaporizhzhia State Medical University, Ukraine offers a 6-Year Undergraduate Medicine Programme.
• This programme is highly competitive and aligns with European Union standards.
• ZSMU teaches in English with an internationally accredited medicine programme that equips students with a global qualification.
• Students access ZSMU’s “University Clinic” for practical classes and medical aid with the institution highly sought after for these facilities.
• The undergraduate medicine programme attracts a high number of international students for the robust curriculum and clinical facilities.
• Clinical subjects are taught from the third year of study with students developing experience in medical procedures in hospitals and clinics.

3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Programme

• Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU), Ukraine offers the 3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Medicine Programme with applicants required to hold a science-related Bachelor’s Degree (BSc).
• Studies begin in the third or the fourth year of the 6-Year Undergraduate Medicine Programme.
• Applications require the submission of analytical academic transcripts and there are no entry exams.
• The course is taught entirely in English.
• UzhNU offers this accelerated course as an internationally-recognised Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification.
• Students complete rigorous clinical rotations to qualify ready to practise medicine.
• The 3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Programme from UzhNU is highly regarded as an advanced qualification and graduates currently work in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
• The SME Transcript Evaluation Team has been authorised to assess the Graduate Entry Programme applications including candidate’s academic transcripts, undergraduate Bachelor’s studies, and evaluating all submitted paperwork; all points for this can be found at the Graduate Entry Assessment Process tab below.

3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Programme

• Sumy State University (SSU), Ukraine offers the 3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Medicine course to graduates with a science-related Bachelor’s Degree such as Biomedical Science.
• The course is taught entirely in English with studies commencing in the third or fourth year of the SSU undergraduate 6-Year Medicine Course.
• To apply, there are no entrance exams with student eligibility assessed based on their analytical academic transcripts along with application documents.
• The SSU graduate programme has a rigorous pedagogical framework of pre-clinical and clinical modules with students learning key fundamentals in the university, clinical and professional development settings.
• The SSU clinical rotations include hospitals and facilities as well as volunteering opportunities to establish their medical skills.
• Graduates from SSU are sought after for their fundamental and clinical skills with their globally-recognised qualification enabling them to pursue international work.
• The SME Transcript Evaluation Team has authorisation to assess candidate paperwork for the graduate programme consisting of academic transcripts review, Bachelor’s Degree documentation, and evaluating application paperwork; see the tab below for all Graduate Entry Assessment Process information.

3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Programme

• Zaporizhia State Medical University (ZSMU), Ukraine offers the 3-Year or 4-Year Graduate Entry Medicine course to Bachelor’s Degree graduates from a science-related field, e.g. Biomedical Science.
• The ZSMU programme has high international regard as it is one of the oldest universities in Ukraine, it has its own medical clinic, and programmes are taught in English.
• To apply, candidates submit their analytical academic transcripts and application documentation, do not sit entry exams, and the programme commences in Year Three or Four of the 6-Year Undergraduate Programme.
• The ZSMU graduate programme aligns with the EU’s tertiary medicine standards with students learning from a pre-clinical theory and clinical practical pedagogy in world-class facilities.
• As a programme that offers an international accreditation, students are continually undertaking clinical modules, attending lectures and seminars, and learning from specialists who oversee the prestigious faculty.
• ZSMU graduates work all over the world and have highly established networks due to the size of the university plus its sizable international student community.
• SME’s Transcript Evaluation Team has been authorised to assess and evaluate candidate applications for the graduate programme including Bachelor’s Degree paperwork and academic transcripts; please review the Graduate Entry Assessment Process tab below for all key information.

• Kiev Medical University is the most prestigious medical education institution in Kiev.
• The university operates 22 health faculties with 500 faculty members and students from 62 countries.
• The university spares no effort in keeping pace with the latest international developments in medical education.
• Students have many opportunities to make use of the university’s many international connections by participating in exchange programs, conferences, and other scientific projects.
• Kiev Medical University is conveniently situated in the heart of Kiev, the lively and historical capital city of Ukraine.

• Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU) is located in the regional city of Uzhhorod in Western Ukraine near the borders of Slovakia and Hungary.
• It is one of the leading public universities in Ukraine and has a strong legacy of academia since its founding in 1945.
• UzhNU is attended by approximately 13,000 students with extensive programs for foreign students and international study opportunities taught in English.
• This comprehensive university has a strong performance history with 20 faculties and a culture of excellence which is reflected in its motto, “The more we know – the more we can”.
• UzhNU is a leading destination for academics and is considered a hub for research institutes, centers, and laboratories.

• Sumy State University (SSU) is in Sumy city in the North-East of Ukraine.
• It is attended by roughly 16,000 students of which 1,300 are foreign. The university is well-known for its lively international student community.
• According to the university rankings sites Webometrics, U-Multirank and uniRank, SSU is one of the top Ukrainian universities.
• The university boasts about 200 international partners.
• Home to almost 100 sports clubs, SSU students enjoy excellent sporting facilities.

• Zaporizhzhia State Medical University (ZSMU) is a leader in the field of medical education and innovation in Ukraine.
• The university has a prestigious English-language medical programme which is fully-accredited and globally-recognised.
• ZSMU is well-regarded for its international programmes. Currently, there are over 2,200 international students from roughly 40 countries.
• The university is also one of very few in Ukraine to boast its own University Clinic.
• Students of ZSMU can enjoy an excellent university experience with its lively social life as and top-notch sports facilities.