Silk Road heritage, established 1930. Medicine (MBBS) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Samarkand State Medical University
Founded in 1930, Samarkand State Medical University is one of Uzbekistan's oldest government medical institutions, in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Samarkand. It offers an English-medium, NMC-compliant MBBS at a published tuition of USD 3,850 a year.
Overview
Why families consider Samarkand State Medical
Government university, established 1930. Medicine (MBBS) in English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Uzbekistan and the wider medicine list.
Recognitions, as published
- Founded 1930, one of Uzbekistan's oldest government medical institutions
- Located in Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage city
- Low published fees with an NMC-compliant curriculum
- English-medium MBBS available
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS). 6 years. The phases below are as the university describes them.
6 years, standard MBBS
NMC-compliant curriculum taught in English
Fees
Fee structure
Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
See how Samarkand State Medical compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition | USD 3,850 |
| Hostel (annual) | USD 600 |
| Mess (annual) | USD 1,200 |
| Visa, registration and insurance (annual) | About USD 1,050 |
| Total course fee (USD, approx.) | USD 30,250 |
| Total course fee (INR, approx.) | INR 2,783,000 |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Indian students
The counsellor checks these against the student's marksheets and NEET scorecard in the first call. The full document list is on the admissions and visas page.
- 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology
- NEET qualified
- No IELTS or TOEFL required
Hostel and city
Living in Samarkand
Uzbekistan is the fastest-growing overseas MBBS destination for Indian students. Known as the new hub, it offers the most budget-friendly six-year English-medium programmes on this site, three hours from Delhi by direct flight, with two intakes a year.
Study cities in Uzbekistan
- Hostel at USD 600 a year and mess at USD 1,200 a year, as published
- Samarkand: a UNESCO World Heritage city on the old Silk Road
- On arrival, a Global Minds representative meets the student at the airport, accommodation has been checked in advance, and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7. See placement and support.
Admission process
Step by step
- Intake
- February and September
- Apply by
- January to August
Admission decisions are made by the university. Global Minds prepares and checks the file, tracks the application and arranges the invitation letter the visa needs. The full sequence is on the how it works page.
After graduation
- FMGE or NExT for India
- USMLE for the USA
- 1
Apply through Global Minds
- 2
Offer letter, typically within two weeks
- 3
Visa processing
- 4
Depart for Samarkand
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Questions about Samarkand State Medical
When is the intake at Samarkand State Medical and when should I apply?
Intake: February and September. Apply by: January to August. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at Samarkand State Medical?
10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified. No IELTS or TOEFL required.
What does Samarkand State Medical cost?
USD 3,850 a year tuition; About USD 30,250 (INR 2,783,000) for 6 years. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
What is the FMGE pass rate at Samarkand State Medical?
Reported FMGE pass rate: About 35 to 40%. FMGE and NExT pass rates are as reported for each university at the time of writing. They describe past cohorts and are not a prediction of any individual result.
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