HomeBusinessWhy Indians head to Ukraine to study medicine

Why Indians head to Ukraine to study medicine

BSH NEWS

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
    BSH NEWS 1

(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)

Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.

Read More

  • Tags
  • Indians
  • Ukraine

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here