Check out the comparison between MBBS in Russia and Ukraine for Indian Students....
Jul 07, 2020 01:12:41
MBBS is the most common course among students wanting to make a career in the medical field. While some aspirants choose to complete their education in India, there are some others who dream big. A lot of students prefer Russia and Ukraine for completing their formal MBBS, MD education due to low-cost education, jobs, exposure, and tons of other factors.
And now when you have the opportunity to study MBBS, you may be confused about which country to study in. Studying abroad is at an all-time high, with the academic year 2017-18 showing one of the largest numbers of students traveling overseas for higher education. Of this, the Indian students have recorded the highest share of the movement closely behind China. One of the major sought after courses includes studying medicine or surgery which is referred to as MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). Ukraine and Russia are the top destinations for pursuing MBBS studies abroad and rightly so. Indian students wanting to study MBBS in Russia or MBBS in Ukraine can take a look at the detailed analysis of pursuing MBBS in both the countries and choose for themselves the most viable option.
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Why study MBBS in Russia? |
Why study MBBS in Ukraine? |
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High quality of medical education combined with low tuition fees is one of the prime reasons for students to pursue MBBS from Russia. All Russian Medical Universities are recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Medical Council of India (MCI) and 12 of these universities teach MBBS in the English medium. To attract the best minds, the Russian Government provides a subsidy for education and the MBBS fee in Russia is low keeping the very point in mind. Due to its international affiliations, all students who pursue MBBS from Russia can practice anywhere in the world including India. The average duration of an MBBS Programme in Russia is for 6 years. |
Located in Eastern Europe, Ukraine is one of the most sought after study abroad destinations for medical studies. The country is home to top government medical universities offering MBBS, MD and other medical/ medicine-related degrees to students. Top medical universities in Ukraine are all recognized by major organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Medical degrees of qualifying Graduates are recognized everywhere and are eligible to apply for medical positions in any corner of the world. Popular medical fields of MBBS in medical universities of Ukraine include Dentistry; General medicine; Pharmacy. Candidates are not required to appear for any entrance examination to get admission to a medical university. The average duration of an MBBS Programme in Ukraine is for 6 years. |
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The weather conditions go extreme in Russia with temperature touching -40 degree Celsius in winters. In summers, it remains at 10-degree Celsius. |
Ukraine is a cold country with the temperature reaching -10 degrees in cold months and 25-27 degree Celsius in summers. |
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Benefits of studying MBBS in Russia? |
Benefits of studying MBBS in Ukraine? |
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Candidates are not required to appear for any entrance exam. |
Candidates who successfully obtain their MBBS Degree from the universities in Ukraine can practice in India and other destinations. |
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The admission procedure is relatively simpler. |
The primary language of communication in medical universities in Ukraine is English. |
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Degrees provided by Medical Universities of Russia enjoy worldwide recognition. |
Tuition fees and living expenses of medical universities in Ukraine are relatively lower than in other countries such as the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). |
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Top Medical Universities in Ukraine are recognized by world organization groups such as WHO, UNESCO, MCI and medical councils of various countries. |
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The student is required to complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission. |
The candidate is required to be above 17 years of age. |
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The candidate is required to secure 50% marks in their 12th standard from the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) in CBSE / ISC or any other Equivalent Board of Examination. |
The candidate is required to secure 50% marks in their 12th standard from the Science stream in CBSE / ISC or any other Equivalent Board of Examination. |
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The candidate would also be required to produce an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India at the time of admission to Foreign Medical Universities. |
The candidate would also be required to produce an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India at the time of admission to Foreign Medical Universities. |
Top Universities:-
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Bashkir State Medical University |
Bogomolets National Medical University
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Orel State University |
Bukovinian State Medical University
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Belgorod State University |
Danylo-Halytsky-Lviv State Medical Universty
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Volgograd State Medical University |
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
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Crimea State Medical University |
Kharkiv National Medical University
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Kazan State Medical University |
Lugansk State Medical University
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Orenburg State Medical Academy |
Ternopil National Medical University
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Ukraine |
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The cost of studying MBBS in Russia from a basic university is around 3500 USD, and from a good university is 4000 to 5000 USD. |
The cost of studying MBBS in Ukraine is roughly the same, and there is not much difference in terms of the overall fee of the course. Comparatively, you get the best medical university in Ukraine under 4000 USD. |
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1 Russian Ruble is 1.05 INR |
1 Ukrainian Hryvnia is 2.76 INR. |
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On the other hand, the expenses of MBBS in Russia are on a higher side as compared to Ukraine. The currency may appear equivalent to India’s currency, but the overall cost of living is slightly higher. |
There may be a difference in the exchange rate; however, Ukraine's cost of living is less than Russia due to less inflation. You can complete your MBBS without spending a fortune in Ukraine. |
