Why Indians head to Ukraine to study medicine

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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