Is O.O. Bogomolets NMU a better university for an Indian student? What are the advantages?

1. Government University

   Bogomolets National Medical University is a National University, and a prestigious Government Institute. Hundreds of medical aspirants from around 65 countries reach Bogomolets National Medical University every year for full filling their dreams.

2. Historic and Old University

   Bogomolets National Medical University established in 1841, In 1921 University received the status of the Kyiv Medical Institute and in 1946 the Institute was given the name of the President of Academy of Sciences of UkrSSR O.O. Bogomolets and in 1995 the Institute received the status of the Bogomolets National Medical University.

3. The infrastructure of The University

   • If talking about Infrastructure Bogomolets University stands in the front row among the Ukraine medical Universities.
   • 12 faculties, 7 institutes, and centers, 78 departments, 30 divisions, and laboratories
   • 1,200 scientists and teachers, among which: 137 professors, 188 doctors of sciences, 341 assistant professors, and 719 candidates of sciences.
   • Over 200 academicians and corresponding members of NAS, AMS, APS of Ukraine, laureates of State Prize of Ukraine, honorary workers of science and technology, workers of education and doctors, as well as inventors of Ukraine;
   • Every year the university receives over 200 patents on inventions, holds approximately 60 scientific forums, publishes over 50 scientific monographs, 30 scientific magazines, and collections of scientific works;
   • Over 13,000 students, doctors-interns, masters, residents, post-graduates, and persons, present in university, among which about 1,200 are foreign citizens;
   • The graduates from the University work in each fourth country in the world.
   • Partner in EU program “Erasmus Mundus” to provide with mobility of students and teachers, together with Caroline institute (Sweden) it implements the academic and scientific program on training of young scientists.
   • University actively cooperates with WHO.
   • Scientific library with the stock of over 700 thesis volumes, approximately 1 200 computers in the academic process.
   • Stomatological medical center – one of the most powerful in Europe, designed for 300 chairs.
   • 137 clinical bases, where approximately 200,000 patients are treated every year, over 12 thousand childbirths are taken and up to 60 thousand operative interferences are made;
   • 8 academic buildings, Ukrainian training center of family medicine, 26 computer rooms.
   • 7 hostels. 12 students canteens and cafeterias, sports complexes.
   • The construction of the new twenty-six story academic laboratory building and elite hostels was started in 2006.
   • According to the state rating from the Ministry of education and science of Ukraine, the University takes the first place among higher medical schools of III-IV accreditation levels and the fourth place among higher schools of Ukraine;
   • The university is awarded the gold medals at International exhibitions of educational institutions “Modern education in Ukraine” in different nominations for many years in a row.
   • New modern lecture hall No 3, named after V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky, was opened, for which the university was awarded the diploma of the national prize “Pro integration awards 2010” in the nomination “Best solution for the educational sector”;
   • The establishment is the partner in a consortium of European universities: in September 2011, it joined Magna Charta Universitatum.
   • University consists of 10 faculties. Bogomolets National Medical University has a separate institute for Post Graduation.

4. Hostel And Accommodation

   The university have 7 hostels which are given to National and International Students. Hostels are secure and safe.

   • All the rooms are furnished with beds, mattresses, pillows, blanket, two side tables, one cupboard, and one table and chair.
   • All rooms have centralized heater systems.
   • Reading rooms present in every hostel.
   • Hostels are provided with 24x7security and CCTV.
   • Independent kitchen is available in every block in the hostel.
   • There is a 15-minute walk from the hostel to the Main block of University.
   • Students can either live in University hostels or opt for private accommodation. Specialties of Bogomolets National Medical University HostelsStudents can get high-quality flats near University at affordable prices. Usually a two-bedroom flat costs around 200–300 USD which can be easily shared by 3–4 students.

   Hostel fee Is affordable and can even be paid monthly. It comes around 85 USD/ month.

   NOTE*- Indian students should understand all these hostels are government hostels and please don’t expect and luxury facilities. Hostels just meet the basic need of the student.

   We recommend even if hostels are not comfortable or not up to your expectations, stay the first semester at the hostel until you will get used to the place and language. After that, you can easily find a private apartment nearby University. Kyiv city provides a wide range of options from 200 to 300 USD for a two-bedroom apartment, which can be easily shared by three or four students.

5. Affordable

   Bogomolets National Medical University offers affordable packages for Indian students. The tuition fee of Bogomolets National Medical University is 4900 USD. which is Approx.3,50,000 Rs. The tuition fee can be paid in two installments/semester wise.

6. Safety

   Safety is the prime concern of Indian Parents. Ukraine basically is a safe country for foreigners. Especially talking about Bogomolets National Medical University it is located in the capital city. Kyiv city is a tourist city and also a student city. Foreign nationals visit the city for educational, Industrial, and Tourist purposes. Kyiv city is considered as one of the safest cities in Europe. The city is very beautiful, and Students will enjoy this historical European city during their course. Be it late midnight any foreign national can walk alone and get indulged in the beauty of this city without any danger.

   NOTE* Even if Ukraine is very safe, our team recommends you to always select developed cities like Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv where the local population is much more friendly and educated. And also these cities are filled with foreign students.

7. Food

   Food is a major concern of Indian students, as the taste of the Indian public varies from State to State or even from districts to districts. But guys don’t worry !! Kyiv has everything to satisfy you. You will find lot of Indian mess throughout the city which can provide you South Indian or even pure North Indian vegetarian food.

   Kyiv is a foodie city. This city can serve you with a huge range of food from all over the world. You can get Italian, French, Turkish, Indonesian, Chinese, or any other cuisine in its authentic taste. Ukrainian cuisine is also world-famous and it’s very healthy too. Compared with Indian food Ukrainian food is less spicy and oily. We will introduce you to some must-try Ukrainian food.

1. Borsch

   A well known Ukrainian food. Basically it is a soup of beetroot.

   This soup is on the menu of every big and small Ukrainian restaurant.

   You can get Borsch with meat also.

2. Salo

   A Ukrainian must-try food for Non-Veg lovers.

   Its basically cold pork fat. A lot of variations including smoked, cooked, raw, and salted available and it’s a must-try item.

3. Varenyky

   Another must-try item that came in Veg and Non-Veg option. It's basically a dumpling or we call it Momos.

4. Duruny

   Duruny is basically a potato pancake. An interesting fact is Duruny is a favorite dish for even a pure Nonveg lover. It is basically served with thick curd( smetana).

   There are many more items, but this list will be too long if we start writing it here.

5. Climate

   The climate in Kyiv is generally cold and temperate as Kyiv city lies 186m above sea level. Kyiv is a city with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month, there is plenty of rain. The temperature here averages 7.7 °C | 45.9 °F. About 640 mm | 25.2 inches of precipitation falls annually.

6. NEXT/FMGE Results

   As we are all aware of the medical screening tests in our home country which is mandatory to practice, postgraduation, etc. We highly recommend getting coaching for the above test from the very first year for all the foreign medicos.

   Students who are interested in doing PG in the USA, UK can join for USMLE, PLAB coaching respectively. Most of the fresher students are misguided as there is no need for coaching from the first year which is true unless you don’t want to be a knowledgeable doctor. In order to become a sensible doctor and compete with the medicos in our own country, consistent hard work and commitment have to be your companion.

   To know more about FMGE/USMLE coaching and to enrolling yourself please write us in info@mbbsuniversities.com

7. Indian embassy

   An Indian should always prefer a foreign country where he/she can avail of the service of the Indian Embassy. Especially as of now where Corona like emergencies occurs If Indian Embassy present in the country there is nothing much to worry about.

   The embassy of India in Kyiv is located at 20-B, Maxima Berlinskogo Street, and can be contacted by telephone on 44-468 66 61 and 44-468 62 19 as well as by email eoi.kyiv@mea.gov.in. The consular section, which shares premises with the embassy, can be reached by email cons.kyiv@mea.gov.in.

   Location of Indian embassy Kyiv attached below.

   Embassy of India

8. International Airport

   As Ukraine’s biggest and busiest airport Boryspil International Airport lies in Kyiv city, students never face any issue with their travel. From India, a lot of flight options are present to Kyiv. Most of the foreigners fly to their home country from Kyiv Airport only. Kyiv itself has two airports

   1. Boryspil International Airport
   2. Zhulyani International Airport

   Majority of Indian students depends on the below-mentioned flights

   1. Air Astana which is available from Delhi to Kyiv via Almaty(Kazakhstan)
   2. Ukrainian International, direct flight from Kyiv to Delhi, duration 7.30 hrs
   3. Air Arabia, services are available from all most all major Indian cities to Kyiv, via Sharjah
   4. Other services include Aero Float, Turkish Airlines, Etihad, Emirates, Qatar Airlines.
9. Admission process

   Finally speaking about the admission process, The process of admission of Indian students in Bogomolets National Medical University is simple. University has reserve seats especially for Indian students.

Eligibility for admission in Bogomolets National Medical University

• The student must be 17 years plus as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
• The student must have 67 percent marks in PCB in plus two.
• Open boards like NIOS are not eligible for admission in abroad.
• Indian students have to qualify NEET from 2018.