How to study medicine abroad?

With each passing year, get admitted into an Indian public university or one of the country’s prime colleges is getting harder. Many lose hope each year not knowing that there are multiple options. Although with internet accessible to a large part of the population, awareness-growth has also led to the masses going international with their education. Yet there are also still many who consider going abroad to either be taxing or intangible, and therefore, disregard the option altogether.

It is true that studying abroad, if researched and chosen carefully, can be affordable. Many nations offer high quality education at the same or lower price as India and have college recognized globally by WHO as well as by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Irrespective of the fact that the process of applying to an international course and student immigration is elaborate, the process in itself is hassle-free.

A few things to keep in mind –

1. Students still need to clear NEET to be eligible for applying and joining colleges outside of India.
2. Aspirants will have to take IELTS/TOEFL and produce an English language proficiency certificate.
3. When coming back to India, they need to take the FMGE or the MCI Screening test for any further education or practising medicine.

Eligibility Criteria –

Indian students seeking admission in MBBS in any international medical universities must fulfil the following (as per the guidelines of MCI)

• Indian Medical aspirant (non- reserved category) must have secured a minimum of 50% in their 12th from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, whereas, for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) medical aspirants can apply with the minimum of 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• Medical aspirants have to clear NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), as it has been made mandatory from 2019 onwards.

Note that individual countries and universities will have their own set of criteria as well.

Choosing a University –

When choosing a university, certain factors should be kept in mind to ensure opting for the right one.

• The grade of the university
• The experience of university
• The recognition of the university
• Tuition fee and accommodation cost
• Availability of Indian food
• The number of Indian students in the university
• Any language barriers
• The curriculum of the university

The Application Process –

The application process of applying to universities is fairly simply. Not all countries will have exams, while some like the US will. In most countries, students are required to submit a list of documents such as,

• 10+2 certificate and marksheet
• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• Financial evidence
• A letter of motivation/ a statement of purpose

The students will then receive an acceptance or rejection letter. Once accepted, the university and the embassy will take care of most things. Applying for a student visa would generally include presenting an acceptance letter of the university and other important documents. Ensure maintaining contact throughout the process.

Popular Countries –

1. Mainstream/Expensive Countries

• The USA
• The UK
• Canada
• Denmark
• Sweden

2. Unconventional/Inexpensive Countries

• Russia
• China
• Ukraine
• Poland
• Bangladesh

Some popular medical colleges abroad among Indian students include –

• Tver State Medical University
• Orenburg State Medical University
• Perm State Medical University
• Mari State University
• Siberian State Medical University
• Osh State University
• Jalalabad State University
• International School of Medicine
• Kyiv National Medical University
• Kharkiv National Medical University

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