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UZBEKISTAN / COUNTRY GUIDE

MBBS in Uzbekistan.
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Compare medical programmes, organise your questions and check the evidence for your intended intake.

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A practical 2026 guide for Indian students comparing medical programmes in Uzbekistan, with current language, admission, visa and regulator checks.

Confirm the teaching language for the entire programme. The NMC’s 2026 advisory highlights minimum 54 months of education in one institution, a 12-month internship at the same foreign university, English as the medium of instruction, complete clinical training in the same country and eligibility for local registration. Do not rely on an agent brochure alone.

Uzbekistan planning snapshot for Indian students

Programme and duration

General Medicine programmes are commonly structured for six years, but the exact curriculum and internship arrangement vary. Confirm the programme title, duration, clinical sites and licensing outcome in writing.

Language needs careful checking

Ask which language is used in every academic year, hospital rotation and examination. For example, Tashkent State Medical University’s 2026/27 foreign-applicant notice currently advertises Russian- and Uzbek-medium tracks, so older English-medium claims must be reconfirmed.

Admission evidence

Bukhara State Medical Institute’s official international admission page lists an interview in biology, chemistry and the language of instruction, plus academic records, passport copies and photographs. Each institution can set its own current process.

Student visa

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the A-1 student visa is issued on a request from the educational institution or responsible authority, generally for up to one year and renewed as required.

How to verify an Uzbek medical university

  1. Use the university’s official domain for the current programme, admission procedure, language, fee contract and authorised contact details.
  2. Search the exact school in the World Directory of Medical Schools, understanding that listing does not itself mean recognition or endorsement.
  3. Request the complete curriculum, teaching language for all years, clinical hospital list, internship structure and eligibility to register in Uzbekistan after graduation.
  4. Compare the written evidence against the current NMC FMGL regulations and FAQs before paying any fee.

Documents and full-course planning

StageWhat to verify
EligibilityClass 12 PCB and English, required marks, age, valid NEET result and university interview or entrance requirements.
DocumentsPassport, academic records, photographs, translations, notarisation or legalisation, medical fitness and any requested tests.
Offer and paymentVerify the offer directly, obtain the current written tuition contract, understand annual charges and read the refund policy.
Visa and arrivalUniversity invitation or request, A-1 student visa steps, insurance, accommodation, travel and local registration after arrival.

Use our university verification checklist and documents and timeline guide before submitting an application.

Questions families should ask

Can we assume the whole programme is in English?

No. Obtain written confirmation for every academic year, clinical rotation, examination and internship. Current official information may differ from older marketing pages.

Does WDOMS listing mean NMC approval?

No. WDOMS states that listing does not denote recognition, accreditation or endorsement. The exact programme must satisfy all current NMC conditions.

How do we verify the tuition fee?

Ask the university for the current fee contract or invoice, payment account and refund policy. Budget separately for accommodation, food, insurance, visa, travel and currency movement.

What can Scholars Abroad help with?

We can review the student profile, compare written programme information, organise documents, support the application and explain visa and departure steps. Universities, immigration authorities and regulators make the final decisions.

Reviewed 21 September 2026. University fees, intakes, teaching languages, visa rules and regulator requirements can change; reconfirm them before payment.

Verified for Indian applicants · 2026

Medical Universities in Uzbekistan to Compare

Compare eight institutions commonly considered by Indian students. We review current institutional and programme evidence, correct outdated names, and show the questions families should get answered in writing before paying any fee.

Nikhil Vishwakarma with Dr Akash Rao outside Bukhara State Medical Institute
On-campus perspectiveBukhara State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan
Megha, an Indian medical student studying in Uzbekistan
Real student journeyMegha studying medicine in Uzbekistan
Yasmin with a Scholars Abroad team member before travelling to Uzbekistan
Pre-departure supportDocumentation, travel and arrival preparation
Official sources checkedInstitutional and programme evidence is reviewed against first-party sources.
Names correctedOutdated or marketing-led university names are identified clearly.
Admission checked case by caseLanguage, internship, fees and eligibility must match the student’s intake and written contract.

Tashkent State Medical University

Tashkent · formerly Tashkent Medical Academy

Institution renamed in 2025

Tashkent State Medical University was created in 2025 from Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute and Tashkent State Dental Institute.

Confirm: current degree name, teaching and clinical language for every year, internship structure and international intake.

Samarkand State Medical University

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

International admission procedure found

The university publishes a foreign-applicant process that includes an interview in Biology, Chemistry and the proposed teaching language.

Confirm: programme and clinical-rotation language, internship, current fees and the final contract for your intake.

Abu Ali ibn Sino Bukhara State Medical Institute

Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Indian admissions temporarily suspended for 2026–27

The institute’s official announcement dated 5 June 2026 says admission of students from India is temporarily suspended for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Action: do not submit fees or documents for this intake unless the institute publishes an official reopening notice.

Andijan State Medical Institute

Andijan, Uzbekistan

Medical education evidence found

Current institutional material confirms medical education activity in Andijan. Intake-specific information should be checked directly before choosing the programme.

Confirm: foreign-student admission, exact programme title, full-course language, clinical sites, internship and degree-awarding entity.

Namangan State University — Faculty of Medicine

Namangan, Uzbekistan

Institutional name clarified

This option is sometimes marketed as “Namangan State Medical University.” Families should verify the exact university and faculty name shown on the offer and degree.

Confirm: General Medicine programme, degree-awarding name, licensing, foreign intake, language across all years and internship arrangements.

Urgench Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy

Urgench, Uzbekistan

Current status requires verification

The branch appears in historical institutional records. Following the 2025 reorganisation of Tashkent’s medical institutions, its current name and affiliation need fresh confirmation.

Confirm: current legal name, parent institution, degree-awarding entity, programme language, foreign intake and internship pathway.

ZARMED University — Faculty of Medicine

Samarkand / Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Medical programme evidence found

Programme and curriculum evidence is available for ZARMED’s medical education. The selected campus and degree details should match every admission document.

Confirm: campus, licence and degree issuer, duration, complete English-medium delivery, clinical training and internship.

Kimyo International University in Tashkent — School of Medicine

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Official General Medicine programme found

The university publishes a General Medicine programme through its medical faculty. Current admission and study conditions should be confirmed for foreign applicants.

Confirm: eligibility, language in every academic and clinical year, duration, internship, fee contract and licensing pathway.

Why our Uzbekistan shortlist is different

We do not label any university “NMC approved.” NMC does not publish or endorse a list of approved foreign medical universities. We help families compare written evidence for the course, language, clinical training, internship, fees and eligibility before they commit.

Reviewed 28 September 2026. University names, programmes, intakes, fees and regulator requirements can change. Reconfirm all details before paying any university or intermediary.

Build a shortlist with evidence

Compare Uzbekistan universities before paying

Compare the exact programme and current intake first, then the complete cost. Use each university guide to identify the written evidence still needed. This comparison is a research aid, not a ranking or approval list.

Comparison prepared 5 October 2026. Individual guides show their own source-check dates; confirm any later changes directly before acting.

Eight Uzbekistan university options: programme, intake and cost checks
University guideProgramme and intakeCost and contract
Tashkent State Medical UniversityConfirm the current degree-awarding institution and exact programme in your offer. An older Tashkent Medical Academy reference is not enough.Request a current international-student fee schedule and written confirmation of the intake.
Samarkand State Medical UniversityCompare the admission assessment, teaching and clinical languages, complete curriculum and internship arrangement.Match the fee schedule and compulsory charges to the final contract for your intake.
Bukhara State Medical InstituteRead the Indian-admissions suspension notice for 2026–27 in the guide. Confirm any subsequent official reopening before proceeding.Do not rely on an old quotation or historical fee table as evidence that admission is available.
Andijan State Medical InstituteConfirm whether applications are still accepted for your intended intake and obtain programme-level language and clinical-training evidence.Request the current tuition, compulsory charges and payment/refund terms in writing.
Namangan State University — medicineVerify the exact faculty, qualification and awarding institution on the offer, rather than relying on a marketing name.Check the programme-specific cost schedule, hostel arrangement and compulsory charges.
Urgench State Medical InstituteResolve any older Tashkent Medical Academy branch name against the current institution and degree issuer.Ensure that the fee quotation names the institution, programme and academic intake in your contract.
ZARMED University — medicineConfirm the campus, degree issuer, complete programme and clinical-training arrangements for your offer.Separate tuition from accommodation, insurance, travel and other compulsory costs.
Kimyo International University in TashkentConfirm the exact medical programme and current intake. An admission calendar without an academic year does not establish an open intake.Obtain the current medical-programme fee schedule and verify payment and refund conditions.
Make the comparison like for like.

Request the same curriculum, internship, language, qualification and cost evidence from every shortlisted institution. Check the current rules and your individual eligibility before paying.

Verified student journeys

Indian Students Studying MBBS in Uzbekistan

Meet students from different parts of India who received support with university shortlisting, admission documents, visa preparation and travel planning. Their experiences help families understand the practical steps between counselling and arrival.

Megha, an Indian MBBS student studying in Uzbekistan

Megha

MBBS student in Uzbekistan

“The team guided me clearly with counselling, documentation, visa steps and travel preparation. I am now studying MBBS in Uzbekistan with confidence.”
Nikhil Vishwakarma with Dr Akash Rao outside Bukhara State Medical Institute

Nikhil Vishwakarma

Chhattisgarh · Bukhara

“Support with university selection, documentation, visa assistance and travel planning made the journey organised and easier for my family.”
Yasmin with a Scholars Abroad team member before travelling to Uzbekistan

Yasmin

Uttar Pradesh · Uzbekistan

“My family received clear guidance about safety, admission documents, visa formalities and travel before I began my MBBS studies.”
Saransh Dang in a white coat with Dr Akash Rao

Saransh Dang

Punjab · Uzbekistan

“The team explained university options, admission requirements, documentation and visa steps from counselling through departure.”

Student outcomes vary. University admission, visas, programme recognition and licensing are decided by the relevant institutions and authorities.

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