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Thousands of Indian students — the largest international student group — are stranded in Ukraine, as war rages on in the country. The overwhelming majority of them are pursuing a degree in medicine. So why is Ukraine such a popular choice for Indian students? Team ET gets you the lowdown
Why medicine in Ukraine?
Low cost
Degree costs a fraction of what it does in India
- Fee in Ukraine: Rs 15-22 lakh for 6 years
- In India: Avg of Rs 60 lakh to Rs 1.1 crore in private colleges
Paucity of seats in India
Country has 84,000-odd MBBS seats; 1.61 million students registered for NEET in 2021 for these seats
Global acceptance
MBBS from Ukraine is globally recognised, including by National Medical Commission
Average medical infrastructure in Ukraine
- 33 medical colleges
- Standard infrastructure
- Stress on the theoretical aspect; lack of practical exposure
Opportunities in India
- On return, candidates must take the Foreign Medical Graduates Exam
- Those who clear the exam are eligible for an internship and licence to practise
Other popular destinations for Indians studying medicine
- China
- Philippines
- Bangladesh
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