STUDY MEDICINE IN UKRAINE FOR NIGERIANS (BE DOCTORS OR NURSE )
Basic Overview
Type | Value |
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Intakes In Ukraine | September/ Feburary |
Average Living Cost | 150 $ / Month |
Average Air Ticket Cost from Nigeria to Ukraine | 300-450 $ |
Total Processing Time | 45 days |
Cost for Invitation/Admission/Courier | 450 $ |
Ukraine Embassy in Nigeria | Abuja, Nigeria |
Total Nigerian Students in Ukraine | 12000 |
Online Education | Available (Due to COVID-19) |
Scholorships | No |
Apply Now | Apply Online |
Study Medicine In Ukraine from Nigeria
Currently, Nigeria is one of the top countries where thousands of students come to Ukrainian Universities every year.
Nigeria is the country where education really has some significance & every parent wants to educate their children from a top Institute. Students from Nigeria are really brilliant and hardworking.
Due to the English medium language of Ukrainian universities, Nigerian students feel more comfortable in studying as their first communicative language is English. More than 12,000 Nigerian students are already studying in Ukraine.
Eligibility Criteria For Nigerian Students
The eligibility criteria for Nigerian student to get admission in Ukrainian universities is post-basic/senior secondary education (WAEC) which is equal to 12 years of education.
For Medicine (MD/MBBS), students must have this qualification with science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and 50% Marks/Grades.
Detailed Procedure:
It is highly important for Nigerian students to read the following information with due attention for a better understanding of Admission, Preparation of documents for the Embassy, Submission of documents for Student Visa, and your subsequent arrival in Ukraine.
STEPS OF ADMISSIONS
To get admission in any University of Ukraine there are three steps:
STEP 1: HOW TO GET AN ADMISSION LETTER?
To get an ADMISSION LETTER from any University of Ukraine we require the following documents:
- Copy of International passport.
- Copy of High School Certificates.
- Copy of Bachelor Degree (if the student is applying for Master’s degree).
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE OFFERING FREE ADMISSION LETTERS FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS.
STEP 2: HOW TO GET INVITATION LETTER
To get an Invitation Letter from any University of Ukraine we require the following documents:
- Copy of International passport.
- Copy of High School Certificates.
- Copy of Bachelor Degree (if the student is applying for Master’s degree).
- A Consent that should be signed by the applicant. (Students can get it from our office)
- Invitation Charges 280 US$.
- Courier Charges 100 US$.
Note: Students can visit our nearest office in their region to provide documents. Also, they can pay the Admission Fee BY-HAND or directly in our company bank account.
STEP 3: Applying for Study VISA From Nigeria
After getting an invitation letter from Study in Ukraine Ltd students should contact the nearest Study in Ukraine Offices (Abuja, Nigeria)
Students can contact our local representative office in Abuja for visa guidance and they will assist students to obtain the visa successfully.
Students should apply to Ukrainian Embassy with the following documents:
- Original Invitation letter
- Original international passport (valid for one year)
- Higher Secondary School certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Medical Certificate showing absence of Aids/HIV
- 8 Passport size Photos.
- Bank Statement
- Police Certificate (Character Clearance Certificate)
- Air Ticket Reservation.
- Travel Insurance.
Note: For submitting the Visa file, students have to contact the nearest Study in Ukraine Ltd Office (Jerry’s Office) which is located in Abuja-Nigeria.
The visa category for Ukraine Student Visa is a D-type multi-entry visa.
Visa Process at Study in Ukraine Ltd :
1. Document preparation and selecting the Visa Type
2. Filling the Online Visa Application and have the printout.
3. Submitting the Visa application along with the complete documentation.
4. Pay the applicable fee. (The submission officer will guide you on the payment through the use of POS only for payment of Visa fee which must be deposited on the same day you submit the documents)
Visa Application Centers working hours are: 08:00 hrs. – 18:00 hrs. (Monday to Friday except weekends and holidays)
Note: Minors (applicants, under 18 years old) cannot submit or collect their applications without their parents or legal guardians. For application and receiving the visa, parents/guardians have to be there with proper proof of guardianship.
Advantages of studying Medicine in Ukraine
- Standard of Education: The universities in Ukraine provide world-class education with advanced techniques & highly qualified training staff.
- Worldwide Recognition: The medical universities of Ukraine are recognized by WHO, UNESCO, European Medical Council, African Medical Councils, Medical Council of India (MCI), Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), and all other medical councils.
- Affordable Education Cost: MBBS in Ukraine is much cheaper as compared to other European countries but the degree value is same. That’s why a number of students from the U.K, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, Spain, etc are studying medicine in Ukraine as they cannot afford the cost in their own country.
- No Entrance Exam: There is no entrance or language proficiency exam (IELTS/TOEFL) for admission in MBBS in Ukrainian medical universities.
- Cost of Living: Living cost in Ukraine is much lower than other European countries but you can enjoy the same lifestyle & diversity. This has become an effective reason for many to select Ukraine as their destination for higher education.
- Personal Development: Students studying in Ukraine are encouraged to take part in other extracurricular activities like seminars and conferences to build their interest and confidence for overall learning and development.
- Permanent Settlement: Unlike other European countries, Ukraine offers permanent residency opportunities for all International students from every country, so they can manage to do work in Ukraine after degree completion.
- The medium of instruction in universities is English which is very comfortable for foreign students.
- Visa Processing is easy and simple as compared to other European countries.
- Ukraine has a good diversified structure of students. Students from many countries are studying there.
Disadvantages of studying Medicine in Ukraine
- Climatic Conditions: Ukraine has a cold climate. One could expect frequent snowfalls from October till March.
- Language Barrier: The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. So, it sometimes becomes difficult to communicate with the local community.
- Homesickness: Sometimes students feel homesick. But we will consider this a temporary problem, as with the passage of time students start communicating with local & other foreign students and find good friends.
- Limited Universities: Unlike Russia, China & other EU countries, Ukraine doesn’t have a variety of Universities. As of 2021, there are around 25 Medical Universities in Ukraine.
MBBS Course Curriculum
Semester I | Semester II | ||
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Human anatomy | Biochemistry | Medical Chemistry | Biophysics |
Psychology | Sociology | Medical biology | Histology |
Ukrainian language | Latin Language | Culturology | Economics |
History of Medicine | |||
Semester III | Semester IV | ||
Physiology | Biochemistry | Human anatomy | Histology |
Operative surgery | Informatics | Microbiology | General Surgery |
Pediatrics | Emergency Medicine | Internal medicine | Elective course |
Philosophy | |||
Semester V | Semester VI | ||
Microbiology | Pathology | Pharmacology | Operative surgery |
Radiology | Pediatrics | General Surgery | KROK – state exam 1 |
Medical hygiene | Psychology | Internal disease | Path Physiology |
Elective course | |||
Semester VII | Semester VIII | ||
Internal medicine | Urology | Tuberculosis | Pediatrics |
General surgery | Psychiatry | Ophthalmology | Biostatistics |
Endocrinology | Obs & Gyn | Sports medicine | Neurology |
ENT | Elective course | Community Medicine | Forensics |
Dermatology | |||
Semester IX | Semester X | ||
General surgery | Infectious diseases | Epidemiology | Pediatrics |
Internal Medicine | Obs&Gyn | Community medicine | Oncology |
Genetics | Immunology | Autopsy | Dentistry |
Anesthesiology | Traumatology | Nuclear medicine | Pediatric Surgery |
Elective course | Neurosurgery | Forensics | Nuclear medicine |
Intensive medicine | |||
Semester XI | Semester XII | ||
Family medicine | Hygiene | Surgery | Pediatric surgery |
Internal medicine | Pediatrics | Community Medicine | Infectious disease |
Elective course | Tuberculosis | Obs & Gyn |
MBBS Fee at Top Medical Universities in Ukraine – 2021
Universities | Fees (USD) |
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Odessa International Medical University | 4300$ |
Lviv National Medical University | 4900$ |
International European University Kyiv | 4300$ |
Kharkiv National Medical University | 4800$ |
South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University | 4400$ |
Dnipropetrovsk State Medical University | 4500$ |
Poltava State Medical & Dental Academy | 4400$ |
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University | 4800$ |
Donetsk National Medical University | 4400$ |
Bogomolets National Medical University | 4800$ |
Zaporizhzhia State Medical University | 4300$ |
Vinnitsa National Medical University | 5000$ |
Uzhhorod National Medical University | 4400$ |
Kyiv Medical University of UAFM | 3500$ + 800$ |
Ternopil State Medical University | 4900$ |