About Uzhhorod in Ukraine
The Uzhhorod National University location is Uzhhorod, a city located in the western part of Ukraine sharing border with Slovakia and Hungary. The structural layout of the city in Ukraine ensures all the facilities are obtainable along with good transportation allowing the students to lead a carefree life during their stay in Uzhhorod.
Uzhhorod has humid climatic conditions with chilling winters to warm summers. In fact, the winters in this zone are a matter of concern due to their severity. Starting in the month of September, the winter stretches to the end of April. During these 8 months of serious cold, the temperature falls to as low as -28.20C.
Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine
The Uzhhorod National University came into existence on 18th October 1945 that makes the University about 75 years old. Located on the mountain regions of Carpathian, the University is placed near one of the most scenic locations of Ukraine; where nature bestows its magnificence in abundance.
The Uzhhorod National University offers wide range of educational and scientific degrees education full time and part time training for several educational levels i.e., bachelor’s, master’s and doctors of philosophy.
The Uzhhorod National University World Ranking is 2981th while the Uzhhorod National University Ranking in Ukraine is 13th. The University 20 faculties, 2 educational institutes and 110 departments including geographical, economic, dental, engineering, chemical, legal, and many more. The university has gained recognition from World Health Organization, UNESCO, and NMC. The cost of living and studying in Ukraine is of average level as compared to other European Countries.
Though these features may seem attractive but there are some issues you must be aware of:
Disadvantages of studying in Uzhhorod National University
The Uzhhorod National University may have the attractive features mentioned above but:
- Studying at Uzhhorod National University means you will have to learn the Ukrainian language to complete your MBBS here. The University is Bilingual where the first 2 years of your degree will be taught in English and the rest, in Ukrainian.
- Indian student who opted for degree at the Uzhhorod National University have not performed well in the FMGE or the MCI Screening Test (now the NEXT exam) in recent 5 years.
- As mentioned before, chilling winters can be a huge challenge for those who have been brought up in the tropical Indian climate. Even though the temperature reaches 0º students won’t have issue inside the building, car or even bus.
- Ranking of the Uzhhorod NU is very low as per the Indian Embassy’s list of Medical Institutes.
Cost of studying MBBS at Uzhhorod National University
Uzhhorod National University Fees of MBBS falls in the medium range. The details are as follows:
| Year | Year-1 | Year-2 | Year-3 | Year-4 | Year-5 | Year-6 |
| Course Fee in USD | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 |
Admission Deadline for Uzhhorod National University
For admission in the Ukrainian Universities, the timing of application is crucial. Generally, the right time to apply for Uzhhorod National University admission is during the month of May-June, as is the case with all the Ukrainian Universities.
We say that the timing of application is crucial because the issuance of the Invitation Letter by the Ministry of Education, Ukraine takes around 4-8 weeks on the basis of which the Ukrainian Consulate in India issues the visa to you. If you are late in applying, you may miss going there with your batch mates. The Uzhhorod National University admission 2021 will also follow the same pattern.
However, we reiterate that along with being Bilingual, the Uzhhorod National University has many short-comings and we will not advise you to take admission.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Uzhhorod National University
Uzhhorod National University admission requirements include a score of 50% marks in PCB in Class XII. Of course, you need to have qualified NEET 2021.
Indians at Uzhhorod National University
At Uzhhorod National University, there is no available data on number of Indian students in the university.
PG Options After MBBS in Uzhhorod National University
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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