INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC, WFME, FAIMER, ECFMG, WDOMS approved
LOCATION
Minsk, Belarus
INTAKE
September (once per year)
DURATION
6 years (5 years academic + 1 year internship)
Yes, Belarusian State Medical University is fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), WHO, WFME, FAIMER, and ECFMG. Indian graduates can appear for FMGE/NExT and legally practice medicine in India after clearing the screening test
The medium of instruction is English. All lectures, practical sessions, labs, and examinations are conducted entirely in English. Russian language is also taught as a compulsory subject in the initial years to help students interact with patients during clinical postings.
The MBBS program at BSMU is 6 years — 5 years of full academic study followed by 1 year of mandatory internship and clinical training.
The annual tuition fee at BSMU is $5,000 USD. Hostel fee is $800–$1,200 USD/year. Total 6-year all-inclusive budget is approximately ₹32–36 Lakhs including tuition, hostel, food, and living expenses.
Yes, BSMU has a dedicated Indian mess providing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food at affordable prices. Kitchen facilities are also available in hostels for students who prefer self-cooking.
BSMU has one intake per year — the September session. Applications open from April onwards every year.
Students must have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 12th standard (45% for SC/ST/OBC). NEET qualification is mandatory. Minimum age is 17 years by 31st December of the application year.
BSMU is affiliated with 11 major clinical hospitals in Minsk. Clinical rotations begin from the 3rd year and students get comprehensive exposure across medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and all major specialties under supervision of experienced faculty.