Government Universities in Ukraine: The only University in Ukraine that provides post graduation courses in English medium - Odessa State Medical University. It is the first University in Ukraine to start medical education in English medium in 1996 . This Government University is into existence for more than 100 years with the rights of self governing . OSMU is the only university of Ukraine , which is member of MEDINE ( Medical EDucation IN Europe ) . Many of the world known scientists and founders of various medical Institutions have worked with OSMU have brought glory to the world of science . The University ranks IV level of accreditation by the state level accreditation committee of Ukraine . It is a nonprofit public higher education institution.
There are following qualification levels in various field of science junior specialist, Specialist, Master. The areas of specialisation are as follows
a)Medical b) Dental c) Pediatric d) Pharmaceutical e)Post Graduation.
The university comprises of 56 departments , a medical college, preparatory faculty and post graduation faculty having a capacity to enroll around 1200 foreign students from countries all over the world. The Students are trained in English, French, and Russian Language. Till now seven batches have been completed in English medium. OSMU has huge base of around some 800 teachers , 18 academicians , 105 professors and doctors , 407 docents and candidates of medical science . During the course sessions the students are well equipped with all the latest technologies of the world . It is essentially due to the close links with the leading universities and academic centres in the world . The aim of OSMU is to produce the best from the given students . The main aim of the University is to bring out the doctors with excellence and complete knowledge on the profession.
The University covers huge area giving all facilities to the teachers and students in the campus itself. It has hostel facilities, Library , own publishing printing complex, scientific medical computer centre, Polyclinics providing medical aid free of cost to students studying in OSMU, Museums , sports complex,Clutural clubs , recreational centres for students to rest. A Centre of Distance Education has been created for effective and uninterrupted professional development of doctors and pharmaceutics. There also exists the centre of students’ creative work which is called “VITA” at the university.
Admissions are carried on first come serves basis. Students fulfilling the requirements get admissions from 1st July to 1st October of every year. Students need to clear entrance exams along with the past performance play a major role in the admission, thereby making the admission process selective. The course fee is relatively low as compared to other universities in Ukraine. The Tenure for various courses is six years including one year of internship. The climate conditions are favorable that enables students to stay comfortably. The University is located in the 3rd largest city of Ukraine on the cots of black sea. It is termed as the heaven of students as Odessa city itself has 5 huge educational institutions in the city.
Scope of Higher studies in abroad:
Many students from all over the world choose Ukraine for their higher studies in various fields like medical, engineering, economics, aviation as there are many benefits associated with it. The level of education is globally accepted and students are equipped with latest developments around the world during their study tenure. There is wide choice of specialties with an opportunity to choose the mode of study –full time , part time , distance. Lenient attitude towards foreign students The terms of entry in Ukraine are flexible which makes students easily enroll themselves to various courses . The procedure to accept the master’s degree programme is simple and hassle free for the students. Students are encouraged to achieve high standards in various fields through various programmes conducted by universities. Living conditions are good at reasonable cost for the students. Th agents facilitate the processof admissions and stay of students in Ukraine. The agents serve as guideto them in solving the problems faced by them thereby rendering hospitable services. They in due course of time become friends, good mentors to the students and are always there for them in the foreign country. They also render professional help to students as per the requirements. Ukraine has some 800 institutions for higher education concentrated mostly in and around big cities such as Kiev, Zaprozhye, Dnepropertrovsk, Lviv and Odesa. There are six types of Higher education institutions in Ukraine, each awarded a certain level of accreditation known as universities, academies and conservatories.
Ukraine has favourable climatic conditions owing to the seas.
- World wide acceptance of Ukrainian Method of teaching.
- Having the benefit of studying and enriching knowledge from various Visiting Professors
- from all over the world studying in a single place
- Education is provided in English Medium
- Students after studying from Universities in Ukraine have better Job Prospects.
- The Study in Ukraine is cost effective as compared to rest part of the world
- The cost of Living is affordable to students
- The Climatic Conditions are favourable for the Students.
- The Internship programmes conducted by universities enable students to get exposure in various areas.
- All the Universities in Ukraine are Government Universities; there is not private university in Ukraine.
- Medical Universities in Ukraine are recognised by WHO, UNESCO, USMLE & PLAB. The
- Specialists from these Universities are working in Western Europe, Uk & USA.
- Apart from education various other facilities are also available to the students for their leisure like sports complex , recreational centres , and Art clubs for creativity etc.
The above factors make study in Ukraine for international Students easy and gives secured future to students opting to study in ukraine. In the area education it is noticed that about 7% of Ukrainian professionals teach 22% of the population. There are various universities for economics, medical, engineering, ecology, aviation in which the international students can apply. The admission procedure is the entrance test & the past performance of the students. The international students are given preparatory for one year to acquaint then to the local language.




