Samarkand State Medical University

Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU) is a public medical institution in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, founded in 1930. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical universities in Central Asia and is recognized by global bodies like the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The university offers medical programs primarily taught in English for international students.

 

Academic programs

SSMU offers several faculties and programs for both domestic and international students: 

• Faculty of Medicine (MBBS): The flagship 6-year program, which includes 5 years of academic study and 1 year of clinical internship. The curriculum is taught in English for international students.
• Faculty of Pediatrics
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Medical Pedagogy
• Faculty of Higher Nursing
• Faculty of Postgraduate Education 

 

Admission requirements for Indian students

Indian students must meet specific criteria and provide certain documents to gain admission: 

• Academic: Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in the 12th standard for the general category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories.
• NEET: Must have qualified the NEET exam, as per NMC regulations.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
• Interview: Admission for foreign nationals is based on an interview in biology, chemistry, and the language of instruction.
• Documents: Required documents include 10th and 12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, a valid passport, a medical fitness certificate, and passport-size photographs.

 

Student facilities and environment

• Hostels: The university offers hostel facilities for international students with separate accommodations for boys and girls. Amenities include Wi-Fi, heating, and security. Some hostels also provide Indian food prepared by Indian chefs.
• Clinical Training: Students receive extensive clinical exposure from the early years of their program in the university's more than 10 affiliated hospitals.
• Safety: Samarkand is considered a safe and peaceful city with a low crime rate.
• Student Diversity: The university attracts a large number of international students, including a significant population of Indian students.