General info about Ukraine
Ukraine is a modern European country located in the eastern part of Europe.
Hryvnia (UAH) is a national currency. Dollars and Euros can be exchanged for hryvnia in any bank’s branch as well as in specialized exchange offices.
Time is the same on the whole territory of Ukraine and it is UTC time + 2 hours (Kyiv time).
The one can make calls in Ukraine or to the other countries using stationary or mobile phone. The international code of Ukraine is +380. Ukraine has a developing and growing Internet sector. The cost of the internet using is not high. In large cities there are areas with Wi-Fi coverage in cafes, restaurants, hostels, studying campuses etc.
Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe with an area of 603628 km2 and a population of about 42.5 million people. It is a multiethnic country. The majority of the population are Ukrainians (73%), Russians make up 22% of the population. There are a lot of Jews in Kiev and in Odessa. In the western regions Poles, Belarusians, Slovaks, Moldovans, Gypsies, Hungarians can be met, and in the Crimea – Crimean Tatars, Greeks, Bulgarians and Armenians. From religious point of view the population differs as well. The majority of people are the Orthodox believers, on the west of the country Greek Catholics dominate. Crimean Tatars are the followers of Islam and the Jews – of Judaism. In spite of these differences each citizen of any nationality and religion feels free and safety in Ukraine. Ukraine became a homeland for all of them. The Ukrainians are known as friendly, loyal, with good attitude to other peoples and with high international tolerance.
GSM Education Network advises to pay attention to high schools in the western and central parts of Ukraine, as well as in Kiev. There are 5 large cities in Ukraine (1 million people and more): Kiev (the capital of Ukraine), Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Lviv, Odessa. All these cities are different, with their own unique atmosphere, distinctive features, but all of them are known as modern and comfortable cities loved not only by local but by foreign people as well.
The official language is Ukrainian. But the majority of Ukrainians speak Russian as well. Quite often young people also speak English. Not knowing the local language should not affect the decision to come to study in Ukraine. Usually students quickly learn common expressions and words, and very soon they feel like at home.
On the territory of Ukraine all four seasons are clearly run: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Summer is hot, winter is comparatively cold. Winter in Ukraine lasts around 4 months with average temperature +5 to -10° C. Summer lasts 3-4 months with average temperature +22 to +35° C. The transition from winter to summer (spring) and from summer to winter (autumn) usually lasts 1.5-2.5 months. It is recommended for the foreign students, especially from the southern countries, to get prepared for these changes of temperature not usual for them and to bring warm clothes for the cold period or to buy them in Ukraine.
The nature of Ukraine is rich and impressive. Due to its geographical location and the mild climate there are spacious steppes and thick forests, warm seas and majestic mountains, rushing rivers and quiet lakes in Ukraine.
Moreover due to the grand history of Ukraine which has thousands of years, there are many historical monuments on its territory: ancient churches and cathedrals, medieval palaces and fortresses. More than 150 thousand monuments show history, culture and architecture of the Ukrainian people.
Eukrainian cuisineach foreign student except studying has the opportunity to open for himself different positive sides of Ukraine according to his own interests: magnificent nature, historic monuments and museums, modern cities, vacation in the mountains or at the seaside, and it also can be a gastronomic tour, as Ukrainian cuisine is considered to be one of the most delicious in the world.
Ukraine is actively moving towards European integration. The agreement on Ukraine’s association with the EU was signed in 2014, numerous reforms are being carried. In educational sphere Ukraine is a participant of Bologna process and is actively modernizing its educational activities in accordance with European standards. Ukrainians are very enthusiastic to live in European manner, to share European values. The country is being actively developed and moving forward. And we can say confidently that Ukraine is the youth of modern Europe.
Welcome to Ukraine!
Medical education in Ukraine:
General medicine (MBBS) is a very popular educational specialization among international applicants in Ukraine and is chosen by 31% of foreign youth, according to the report of the Ministry. It becomes the most favorite destination to come to get degree in medical sphere in Europe as young people are being taught at the high-quality level but at affordable, cheap price.
International students choose MBBS in Ukraine every year, from July till November, around 4,500 persons come to study MBBS in Ukraine, the cheapest country to study medicine, also dentistry and pharmacy. Since 2002 the demand to study MBBS in Ukraine has been increasing as it is known and valued by really good teaching and affordable cost. Foreign applicants are attracted by versatility of education: six years they are taught general medicine and only then specialize. Teaching is conducted in English and Ukrainian languages during more than 25 years. Diplomas are valid and recognized by the majority of countries – USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination), MCI (Medical Council of India), MCC (Medical Council of Canada), PMDC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council), PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) in the UK, SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and give the right to practice with appropriate screening tests established in each country by the National Boards of Expertise.
Hospitals & Infrastructure of medical universities in Ukraine – campuses, laboratories, hostels, are much better than in many state universities in Asia, Africa, etc; but still it is the cheapest place to study medicine. Local professors of medicine and doctors are excellently skilled and eagerly share their experience. Graduates who completed the course can return home and continue to work as licensed doctors. In Ukraine there are 12 medical universities of the highest accreditation level who teach foreign youth.
Reasons to study MBBS in Ukraine:
- Recognition of the diplomas at graduates’ home countries:
After graduation from the medical universities in Ukraine students can return home and work in the sphere of medicine as their qualifications are acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO). The higher education process is up to the level of Europe, USA, Australia, Canada is highly valued worldwide.
- Recognition of the degrees in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia:
Ukraine prepares the best professionals in medicine, doctors and professors. Medical universities managed to organize high quality teaching process and give foreign students an opportunity to study medicine abroad cheap. It is very prestigious to study MBBS in Ukraine. After receiving of the medical degrees they can continue their career anywhere – Australia, Canada, Europe or USA, in countries which have a real lack of qualified doctors and provide excellent work conditions. Young doctors can practice as doctors-interns in the USA, Canada, after the USMLE, MCC tests and can get about US $ 50,000 a year in residency. The same conditions will be within a residence in the UK after passing of the planned test.
- Ukrainian diplomas give right to pass all medical screening tests in the world:
Medical universities in Ukraine are governmental and are included in the “Catalogue of the world’s medical universities” by the World Health Organization (WHO). It means that after graduation it is possible to pass the national qualifying tests such as the MCC, USMLE, SCHS, PLAB, PMDC, MCI, HPCSA, etc.
- Graduates get world-class MD degree:
Medical universities in Ukraine deserved an established good reputation in research activities and teaching and are constantly among the top universities in the governmental and private researches. After completing studying and passing the exams and tests of practical training, young specialists get the degree of “doctor of medicine” (MD) accepted worldwide.
- Simplified admission procedure:
Applicants who start admission to study MBBS in Ukraine don’t pass exams. Grades in school diplomas are taken into account by the admission committee specially in such subjects as chemistry, biology and physics. International students just pass interview.
- Many high-quality hospitals for an internship:
Medical universities in Ukraine have partners – public hospitals which are equipped up to the highest demands in order to treat patients. Therefore, our students practice in very good hospitals and clinics during the course.
- Good correlation of quality and costs an a possibility to study medicine abroad in English cheap:
Universities are donated by the government a lot. That’s why higher education is accessible for many persons here. Studying MBBS in Ukraine is 10 times cheaper than in the United Kingdom or the United States. For example, in the USA the general medicine program’s tuition fee is about $ 180,000-190,000. The tuition fee of the similar course in any medical university in Ukraine is only $ 20,000 – 27,000. Everyday expenses, hostel fee, transportation are low what makes getting the desired profession affordable for many people.
- Interesting international environment:
The attitude of local people towards foreign youth who come to get higher education is good. Medical universities in Ukraine become truly international as they teach students from about 80 countries. During studies people communicate, make friends and connections worldwide, they learn a lot of cultures what will be useful in the future.
- Vibrant students’ life:
International students who study MBBS in Ukraine are actively involved in the universities students’ life. They are involved in participation in concerts, festivals, sport events, organization of parties, etc. Thanks to it foreign students get an opportunity to make connections and friends and develop important skills for their future life and professional careers. International students have free time, holidays and can travel, visit exhibitions, museums, theatres, cafes.
- 100% safety:
Ukraine is a safe country in Europe with developed infrastructure, kind people and beautiful nature. The majority of cities are peaceful, socially stable, with good public safety. The government strictly controls the law execution and order. Universities care about international students, provide them with a safe teaching process and safe hostel living. Usually hostels are well secured and guards don’t allow to entre without showing appropriate documents. Also there are security measures within the studying campuses.
GSM Education Network welcomes everybody and invites to study MBBS in Ukraine as well as Dentistry and Pharmacy at the next universities:
- Bogomolets National Medical University, the most prestigious medical university in Ukraine;
- Kyiv Medical University, which posesses a very good hostel;
- Zaporizhzhya State Medical University at a very affordable price;
- Kiev International University. Study medicine in Kiev International University, the most progressive and modern!
- National Pirogov Memorial Medical University
- Kiev National University of Construction and Architecture
- Kiev International University
- National Aviation University
- National Technical University “Kiev Polytechnic Institute”
- National University “Odessa Law University”