Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
Name: Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
Tuition Fees: Rs.3,00,000/Year.
Duration : 6 Years.
Application Deadline : September 2025
MCI Status : Approved (List of MCI Approved Universities)
Till 2014, study MBBS in Ukraine was as popular as MBBS in Russia among Indian students due to the fact that the temperature is moderate in this region. Ivano is a superb and peaceful city on the west side of Ukraine wherein this top medical college approved by MCI is available. Till date more than 3000 Indian students have passed MBBS program from Ukraine. Till 2014, Ukraine was considered to be a better option for the students with respect to studying MBBS. However, one must remember that the problem is only on the East side of the country and rest of Ukraine is still the same.
One of the oldest universities of Ukraine founded in 1945 and having more than 70 years of experience to teach MBBS in Ukraine has always been in forefront to produce capable healthcare professionals. The surrounding and the campus of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University is an extremely peaceful and void of any distractions. Ivano in Ukraine is a very beautiful city to study and lot of Indians are already there. The patients flow is limited in comparison to the Russian hospitals. On completion of MBBS in Ukraine within 6 years including 1 year of internship, you would be allotted a degree of "MD" which is equivalent to MBBS in India. The registration with MCI would be done only for MBBS after giving MCI screening test.
Cost Of Study For MBBS In Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (In USD)
| in USD | Year-1 | Year-2 | Year-3 | Year-4 | Year-5 | Year-6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
The costs are calculated at 1 INR= 79USDand it generally varies within +/- 10% range.
The total cost to study MBBS in Ukraine at ‘B+’ Graded University – Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University would be Rs. 23,62 Lacs for 6 years. Kindly add the cost of MOKSH service charges towards Counseling, Guidance, Admission, Travel services (Air Ticket + Visa + Hostel Drop) as per the Registration form.
Admission Deadline:
In order to guarantee your place for MBBS in Ukraine programs, you shall really have to time your application perfectly. The ideal time to apply is always before September 2025 every year in Ukraine. The problem is not with the admission letter but mainly the Invitation letter & Visa process which takes around 2-3 months to be issued from Ministry of Education & Consulate of Ukraine. Visa is issued only on the basis of this Invitation letter. Also, one must remember that there have been few cases of visa rejection by Ukraine consulate for Indian students apart from very high cost of Visa for Indian students. (3 times the cost of Russian Visa).
Eligibility:
Indian students looking to study MBBS abroad having lower academic such as 55% in PCB and still wishing to go for high quality and lower cost MBBS in Ukraine programs choose this university. Even students with 50% may apply with just application money as their risk factor and secure the admission here through MOKSH.
It is relatively easier to get admission to Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, the number of students going to Ukraine has drastically gone down and the economy of the country is on the verge of collapse.
Indians AtIvano-Frankivsk National Medical University
MOKSH, an expert education overseas consultant in Mumbai has been placing Indian students to study MBBS in Ukraine in general & at Ivano-Frankivsk as its exclusive representative in India for the last 3 years. All these students understood the difficulty level of getting into Indian government medical college and applied through MOKSH for MBBS in Ukraine. The number of Indians at this university is less than 20 students.
Always prefer to apply directly instead of sub-agents since it would give the students a chance to get honest guideline to select the right university suitable for MBBS in Ukraine. Register for the Online Seminar
PG Option after MBBS in Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
Students after completing MD Program in Ukraine may explore multiple options for their Medical PG like India after clearing NEXT, USA after Clearing USMLE, UK after clearing PLAB Exam, or Medical PG in Germany. Those who are looking for Medical PG from Ukraine need to do one year of Internship in Ukraine after their 6 years of the MD Program. Before that, they have to clear Ukraine Medical PG Licensing Exam. Very few international students opt for it in the program in Ukraine, and no acceptance in their native country.
NEET PG or NEXT
success ratio to get Clinical PG Seat in Govt Medical College which is 9% only, broadly we can say that only 1 out of 10 will get Govt Seat, even after paying 1.5-2 Cr in Pvt Medical college your chances are just 1 out of 6.
NEXT Exam is applicable from 2024 batch onward, replacing NEET-PG and FMGE. NEXT aims to assess knowledge in Pre, Para, and Clinical subjects nationally.
| Step | Eligibility | Result | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT-1 | After 4th Year | Pass | Entry to Internship |
| Merit | PG seat is Secured | ||
| NEXT-2 | After Internship | Pass | License to Practice |
Medical PG in USA (USMLE)
USMLE is a 3 step Exam. One can appear in USMLE Step 1 after 2nd Year, USMLE Step 2 CK during an internship, and Step-3 during your residency (Medical PG). The USMLE is an online exam and can be taken at the PROMETRIC centres present across India any time.
USMLE Exam passing ratio is 60% which is 6 time the NEET-PG Exam. NEXT Exam designed on USMLE pattern, refer the table below
| Criteria | USMLE | NExT |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | PG & Practice in US | PG & Practice in India |
| Phases | 3 Steps | 2 Steps |
| Eligibility | From 2nd Yr onward | After 4th Yr |
| Qus Format | Clinical Application / Patient Centered | Clinical Application / Patient Centered |
| Attempt | 4 Attempt | Practically 4 Years to attempt |
| Validity | 7 Years | 3 Years |
| Practice | All countries Incl India | Only in India |
Medical PG IN UK (MRCP)
There are Two ways to Start your Medical Career in UK either by MRCP/MRCS. You can complete all steps in India , your refer the table below
| Criteria | PLAB | MRCP/MRCS |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Internship in UK hospitals | PG & Practice in UK |
| Phases | 2 Steps | 3 Steps |
| Eligibility | After Graduation | 2 Yr Work Exp required |
| Qus Format | MCQ , Clinical Qus | MCQ , Clinical Qus |
| Salary | Low | High |
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