How can international students apply for the MBBS programme at Tashkent Medical Academy?

Taught in the English language, the MBBS programme at Tashkent Medical University is a 6-year course with 5 years of academic study and practical training. This is then followed by a 1-year compulsory internship at this university. 

The MBBS curriculum consists of theoretical classes, laboratory practicals, and clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals to ensure comprehensive medical education.

As an international student, many eligibility requirements are required to be met, including a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, a minimum age threshold of 17 years, and more. Mentioned below are the requirements for the same: 

• Notarized Certificate of Secondary Education
• Notarized Certificate copy attested by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Notary attested copy of birth certificate
• Medical certificate with all important lab test results, including AIDS test
• Copy of national passport with a minimum validity of 9 months
• 12 recent passport-sized photographs on matt paper only

Starting from 2025, as part of the Tashkent Medical Academy application process, international students are required to go through an interview. This interview is conducted to assess the candidature and fit of the applicant to the university. 

It also assesses the English proficiency level of the candidate. However, students should not feel worried as the university professors are patient and warm with candidates during the interview. 

It is an important step before an admission letter is issued to the student. 

To apply for MBBS at Tashkent Medical Academy (Uzbekistan), you need to have completed 12th with PCB, minimum 50% in PCB for general category, and be 17 years old by Dec 31 of admission year. You must also possess a valid passport and passport-sized photos. Next, fill the online application or send scanned documents to their international admissions office, get the invitation letter, apply for a student visa, pay the tuition/semester fees, and arrive for enrollment.