MBBS in Uzbekistan 2026–27
WDOMS-listed · English medium · FMGE 2024: 40.20% · Published tuition from $3,500/yr
MBBS in Uzbekistan 2026–27 - Universities, Fees, FMGE Rate & Admission Guide for Indian Students
Uzbekistan-trained candidates passed FMGE 2024 at 40.20% - 197 of 490, against a 25.80% all-country average (NBEMS) - and the one published tuition on our roster is $3,500 a year at Fergana — $21,000 for six years, about ₹20 lakh at recent rates, with no IELTS demanded. The catch, which most consultancy pages skip: 2025–26 restructured this market. Tashkent Medical Academy was merged into a new Tashkent State Medical University, and NMC’s April 2026 advisory names that university along with Samarkand and Bukhara. Our roster below is deliberately two institutes - the ones that survive both the advisory check and our verification standards.
This guide covers everything Indian students and parents need to know for 2026: the six best-known Uzbek universities and which of them we actually recommend, the real fee picture (mostly unpublished - we say so), FMGE pass rates with denominators, eligibility, the visa process, and the 2025–26 restructuring that changed this market - verified and updated by A.J Trust Educational Consultancy.
MBBS in Uzbekistan is a 6-year medical degree (5 academic + 1 internship) at WDOMS-listed government universities. Indian students need a valid NEET qualifying scorecard and 50% PCB in Class 12. No IELTS demanded. English-medium tracks run for international students - confirm your track before paying. Autumn intake only. After graduation, students clear the FMGE / NExT to practise in India. The one published tuition on our roster is $3,500 a year, at Fergana.
Course Name
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine)
Duration
5 years academic + 1 year internship
Published Tuition (6 yrs)
$21,000 at Fergana (~₹20L)
Annual Tuition
$3,500 published (Fergana); Andijan by written quote
Min. Eligibility
50% PCB; 40% reserved category
Living Expenses
Not published - ask us for a current estimate
NEET Required
Yes - mandatory
IELTS Required
No - not required
Teaching Medium
English track (confirm yours before paying)
Intake
September (annual)
Recognition
FAIMER · WDOMS
FMGE Pass Rate (2024)
40.20% (197/490, NBEMS)
Important - the April 2026 NMC advisory: NMC keeps no approved list of foreign universities, but it does publish alerts - and its April 2026 advisory, raised through the Embassy of India, names three Uzbek institutions: Tashkent State Medical University (the merged successor of Tashkent Medical Academy), Bukhara and Samarkand. Neither institute on our roster is named. Before applying anywhere in Uzbekistan, read the advisory and run the FMGL-2021 checklist at nmc.org.in.
Quick Facts About Uzbekistan
| Capital | Tashkent; both roster institutes are in the Fergana Valley |
| Other Key Cities | Samarkand (UNESCO WHS), Bukhara (UNESCO WHS), Andijan, Fergana, Namangan |
| Official Language | Uzbek | Russian widely used in professional & academic settings | English medium for international students |
| English in Universities | English tracks run for international students - WDOMS records Uzbek, Russian and English at both roster institutes, so confirm your track |
| Currency | Uzbekistani so'm (UZS) — fees are quoted in USD and paid in so'm at the official day rate |
| Roster Cities | Fergana and Andijan - both in the Fergana Valley, a short domestic hop from Tashkent |
| Time Difference from India (IST) | Uzbekistan is 30 minutes behind India (UZT = IST − 0:30) |
| Climate | Continental - genuinely hot summers, cold but short winters, pleasant spring and autumn |
| Distance from India | About 3 hours nonstop, Delhi to Tashkent |
| Universities | 6+ WDOMS-listed — NMC keeps no approved list, so check FMGL-2021 at nmc.org.in |
| FMGE Pass Rate (2024, NBEMS) | 40.20% - 197 of 490 candidates |
| MBBS Intake | September (annual - one intake per year) |
| Indian Embassy | Embassy of India, Tashkent - active and supportive for Indian students |
| Source | NMC India - Study Abroad (FMGL-2021)Indian Embassy, TashkentFergana Medical Institute (fjsti.uz)Andijan State Medical Institute (adti.uz) |
Why Choose Uzbekistan for MBBS in 2026?
The case for Uzbekistan rests on three checkable facts: its candidates passed FMGE 2024 at 40.20% (197 of 490, NBEMS) against a 25.80% all-country average; the one published tuition on our roster is $3,500 a year, from Fergana Medical Institute’s own fee table; and Delhi to Tashkent is about a three-hour nonstop flight. Set against that, screening differs by institute (Andijan has an entrance exam per WDOMS) and most Uzbek institutes publish no fees at all - which is exactly why our roster is two institutes, not six.
Published Tuition From $3,500 a Year
Fergana Medical Institute publishes its fee on its own site: $3,500 a year for foreign students in 2025–26 - $21,000 for the full six years, about ₹20 lakh at recent rates, before living costs. Andijan publishes no fee, so we obtain its written quote. No donation, no capitation fee.
No IELTS - and Screening We Explain Honestly
No IELTS or TOEFL is demanded on our roster. Screening still differs by institute: WDOMS records an entrance exam at Andijan and none at Fergana. NEET and Class 12 PCB remain the India-side requirements either way, and we confirm each institute's current process before you apply.
A Government-Institute Roster
Both institutes we recommend are state institutions answerable to Uzbekistan's health and education ministries - Fergana created by presidential resolution in 2020 on a teaching base dating to 1992, Andijan running since 1955. Fees are set per academic year and paid in so'm at the official rate of the payment day.
A Fast-Rising FMGE Record - 197 of 490 Passed in 2024
Uzbekistan-trained candidates passed FMGE 2024 at 40.20% (197 of 490, NBEMS) - far above the 25.80% all-country average, on a cohort that is growing every year. The same report period also brought NMC's April 2026 alert naming three Uzbek institutions, which is why our roster is deliberately short.
Close to Home - Direct Delhi–Tashkent Flights
Direct flights connect Delhi and Tashkent in about three hours, with onward domestic connections to the Fergana Valley. For parents, that means an emergency visit is a same-day journey.
An Indian Community That Already Exists
Andijan alone counts nearly 1,000 Indian students by its own April 2026 news item, and Fergana's dormitory register lists Indian residents by name-count on the institute's own site. Arriving students join seniors, shared flats and food networks that are already running.
MBBS in Uzbekistan vs Other Popular Destinations - Full Comparison
| Factor | Uzbekistan MBBS | Kazakhstan MBBS | Russia MBBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published tuition (6 years) | $21,000 at Fergana; others unpublished | ₹20–35 lakh total (our Kazakhstan guide) | Rouble-linked - see our Russia guide |
| IELTS requirement | Not demanded | Varies by university | Not demanded |
| NEET requirement | Yes (qualifying) | Yes (qualifying) | Yes (qualifying) |
| Duration | 6 years (5+1) | 6 years (5+1) | 6 years (5+1) |
| FMGE pass rate (2024, NBEMS) | 40.20% (197/490) | 25.13% (1,261/5,018) | 29.54% (3,331/11,276) |
| University type | Mostly government | Mix of govt & private | Mix of govt & private |
| Flight from Delhi | ~3 hrs nonstop (Tashkent) | ~3 hrs (Almaty) | 6+ hrs (Moscow) |
| Universities profiled on this site | 2 (verified roster) | Country guide | 51 full profiles |
| Climate | Hot summers (40°C+), cold winters | Cold winters (-30°C) | Very cold winters (-30°C) |
| Indian community | Growing (smaller) | Established (larger) | Very large |
Pros and Cons of MBBS in Uzbekistan - Honest Breakdown
Genuine Advantages
- Published tuition from $3,500/yr at Fergana - about ₹19L for six years of tuition at recent rates
- No IELTS or TOEFL demanded - screening is institute-specific (entrance exam at Andijan, none at Fergana)
- Government institutes answerable to state ministries - fees set per academic year, paid in so'm at the official rate
- FMGE 2024: 197 of 490 Uzbekistan-trained candidates passed (40.20%, NBEMS) - far above the 25.80% all-country average
- Direct flights from Delhi to Tashkent in about 3 hours, with domestic hops on to the Fergana Valley
- Historic, culturally rich cities (Samarkand, Bukhara - UNESCO WHS)
- Modern Tashkent - safe, student-friendly, growing infrastructure
Honest Challenges
- FMGE cohorts still small - 490 candidates in 2024 against Kyrgyzstan's 15,135 - so rates can swing; self-study essential from Year 3
- Genuinely hot summers - harder on students from India's coastal cities
- Smaller Indian community vs Russia or Kazakhstan
- Fewer established FMGE coaching options on campus
- Uzbek/Russian dominant language off-campus - English limited to campus
- One intake per year (September only) - no flexibility if NEET results are late
- Check the April 2026 NMC advisory and the FMGL-2021 criteria for any university before applying
Medical Universities in Uzbekistan for 2026
NMC alert — read this before shortlisting
In April 2026 the National Medical Commission issued an alert about admissions to medical institutions in Uzbekistan, following a communication from the Embassy of India in Tashkent. It names Bukhara State Medical Institute, Samarkand State Medical University, Tashkent State Medical University and TIT Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore — an offshore campus of TSMU’s Termez branch operating inside India. The notice separately names TSMU Termez Branch and Bukhara State University. Three of the named institutions are in the list below, each flagged on its card.
The alert is not a ban, and disqualifying a university is NMC’s call to make, never ours — our job is to make sure you read the notice before an agent talks you past it. Open the NMC alert (PDF) and check it against your own shortlist before you pay anything.
How to read these cards — and what “WDOMS-listed” really means
NMC publishes no approved list of foreign universities — it says so itself. So no site, including this one, can honestly tell you an Uzbek university is “NMC approved”. What decides your future registration is whether your degree is NMC-compliant under FMGL-2021: 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same institution, English medium, and a qualification that licenses you to practise in that country.
So we show you the three things that are checkable per university — its World Directory listing, its actual NBEMS FMGE record with denominators, and any NMC alert naming it. Run the full FMGL-2021 checklist at nmc.org.in against your shortlist before you pay a single rupee. We explain the whole thing, with every NMC notice that names a foreign university, in is my university WDOMS-listed?
Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health
Fergana, Uzbekistan
Best 2025-report FMGE rate we track in Uzbekistan (63/123, 51.2%); the one institute here that publishes its fee; 500-place dormitories documented on its own site
Andijan State Medical Institute
Andijan, Uzbekistan
Teaching since 1955; nearly 1,000 Indian students by the institute's own April 2026 count; ECFMG-eligible since 1957; publishes no fee — we obtain the written quote
Tashkent State Medical University (formerly Tashkent Medical Academy)
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
⚠ Named in NMC's April 2026 alert (WDOMS F0002249), with Bukhara and Samarkand. Presidential Decree PP-149 (22 Apr 2025) merged Tashkent Medical Academy, the Pediatric and the Stomatology institutes into this new university — students now receive TSMU diplomas. It runs a single autumn intake: TSMU announced in December 2025 that winter admissions no longer exist and winter-intake offers in its name are false. Read the NMC notice before considering it.
Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI)
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
⚠ Named in NMC's April 2026 alert on admissions to Uzbek institutions, raised via the Indian Embassy in Tashkent. Government institute; WDOMS-listed (F0000095). A strong FMGE record does not override an NMC alert - read the notice and verify the FMGL-2021 criteria yourself before paying anything.
Samarkand State Medical University (SamSMU)
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
⚠ Named in NMC's April 2026 alert on admissions to Uzbek institutions, raised via the Indian Embassy in Tashkent. Government university in Samarkand (UNESCO World Heritage City); WDOMS-listed (F0001564). Read the NMC notice and verify the FMGL-2021 criteria yourself before paying anything.
Central Asian Medical University (CAMU)
Fergana, Uzbekistan
Private, teaching only since 2022 (WDOMS F0008033) — its first 6-year cohort cannot graduate before 2028, and its WDOMS record carries no ECFMG sponsor note as of Aug 2026, so USMLE-pathway claims about it are unsupported. Beware agent pages claiming a 2005 founding: the university's own licence dates from 6 September 2022.
MBBS in Uzbekistan - Fees Breakdown Table 2026–27
| University | Annual Tuition | 6-Year Tuition Total | FMGE Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health | $3,500 | $21,000 tuition | 51.2% (63/123, 2025) |
| Andijan State Medical Institute | Fee not published | ask us for the written quote | Not in our compiled NBEMS dataset |
| Tashkent State Medical University (formerly Tashkent Medical Academy) | Fee not published | — | 43.0% (95/221, 2025) |
| Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI) | Fee not verified | — | 32.9% (166/504, 2025) |
| Samarkand State Medical University (SamSMU) | Fee not verified | — | 34.3% (58/169, 2025) |
| Central Asian Medical University (CAMU) | Fee not published | — | Not in our compiled NBEMS dataset |
*Only Fergana publishes a fee — $3,500/year for foreign students (2025–26), on its own site; its 6-year tuition total is $21,000. Every other figure requires the institute's written quote, which we obtain for you. Dormitory prices are not published. Fees are paid in so'm at the official rate of the payment day. Contact A.J Trust for an exact, intake-specific quote for the institute you are considering.
Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Uzbekistan 2026–27
Academic Eligibility
Completed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for reserved category - SC/ST/OBC)
Valid NEET qualifying scorecard (mandatory as per NMC)
Minimum age 17 years by 31st December of the admission year
No upper age limit for NEET (the age cap was removed)
No IELTS or other language test required
Valid Indian passport - institutes commonly ask for long validity; we confirm the exact requirement for your intake
Required Documents
Class 10 (Secondary) mark sheet & certificate
Class 12 (Higher Secondary) mark sheet & certificate
NEET UG scorecard (qualifying)
Valid passport - we confirm the required validity for your intake with the institute
8 recent passport-size photographs (white background)
Medical fitness certificate from a registered physician
Birth certificate (for age proof)
Bank statement showing sufficient funds (₹3 lakh+ recommended)
Character certificate from school / college principal
Admission Process for MBBS in Uzbekistan 2026–27
The admission process is document-driven: no IELTS, and screening that differs by institute (WDOMS records an entrance exam at Andijan, none at Fergana). A.J Trust manages the whole process end-to-end - including checking each institute against the NMC advisory and the FMGL-2021 criteria, in writing.
Free Counselling + University Match
Share your NEET score, budget, and timeline with A.J Trust. We match you to the right WDOMS-listed Uzbek university based on FMGE track record, city preference within the Fergana Valley roster (Fergana/Andijan), fees, and intake timeline - at zero cost.
Document Submission + Application
Required documents: Class 10 & 12 certificates, NEET scorecard, valid passport (3+ years), passport photos, medical fitness certificate, and birth certificate. Institute screening differs - WDOMS records an entrance exam at Andijan, none at Fergana - and A.J Trust submits your file directly to the institute.
Invitation Letter from the Institute
The institute issues its official invitation letter (also called the admission letter) - typically a few weeks, though timelines vary by intake. This letter is required for the Uzbekistan student visa. Keep multiple digital and physical copies for immigration and later registration paperwork.
Uzbekistan Student Visa
Apply at the Uzbekistan Embassy in New Delhi with your invitation letter, passport, photos, bank statement, and NEET scorecard. The student visa runs a year at a time and is renewed annually; fees and processing timelines change, so we confirm the current requirements with you before you file.
Fee Payment + Housing
Pay the first-year tuition to the institute's official account only - in Uzbekistan, fees are settled in so'm at the official exchange rate of the payment day. Dormitories exist at both roster institutes but neither publishes a price, so we confirm the current housing cost in writing before departure.
Departure + On-Arrival Support
A.J Trust coordinates airport pickup, dormitory check-in, a local SIM card, and introduction to the Indian student community - at Andijan that community is nearly 1,000 strong by the institute's own count. First-week orientation covers campus, transport and the city.
One Intake Per Year: Uzbek institutes run a single autumn intake - there is no spring window to fall back on. Students must complete NEET and applications well in advance. A.J Trust recommends starting the process by June to ensure documents are ready and the invitation letter arrives in time for visa processing before September.
MBBS in Uzbekistan Syllabus - Year-by-Year Breakdown
Uzbek General Medicine programmes follow the CIS-style structure familiar from Russian MBBS: basic sciences first, then pre-clinical, clinical, and a final rotational internship across 6 years. The grid below is an indicative outline of that structure, not any single institute’s official plan - confirm the current curriculum with the institute before you rely on subject-level detail.
Basic Sciences
- Anatomy (Gross, Neuro, Histology)
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Medical Latin & Terminology
Pre-Clinical Sciences
- Pathology I (General)
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology I
- Histology (Advanced)
- Immunology
- Biostatistics & Epidemiology Intro
Clinical Transition
- Pathology II (Systemic)
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases
- Epidemiology
- Forensic Medicine
- Hospital Ward Rotations Begin
Core Clinical Sciences I
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Basic)
- Paediatrics (Basic)
- Clinical Skills & Patient Examination
- Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
Core Clinical Sciences II
- Dermatology & Venereology
- ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry
- Oncology
- Emergency Medicine & Trauma
Internship - Compulsory Rotational Training
- Internal Medicine Rotation (3 months)
- Surgery Rotation (3 months)
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2 months)
- Paediatrics Rotation (2 months)
- Family Medicine & Community Health (2 months)
- Final MBBS Examination & State Registration
FMGE Preparation Note: Unlike the Bangladesh MBBS curriculum which closely mirrors the Indian MBBS structure, the Uzbekistan curriculum follows the CIS framework. Students must actively map Uzbek course content to FMGE/NExT topics. Begin structured FMGE preparation using Indian resources (Marrow, PrepLadder, DAMS) from Year 3 alongside regular coursework. Self-directed preparation is essential - do not rely solely on university FMGE support.
NMC Compliance & MBBS Validity in India
For your Uzbekistan MBBS degree to be valid in India, five NMC conditions must be met:
FMGL-2021 Compliance
Your degree must meet the FMGL-2021 criteria (nmc.org.in). For Uzbekistan this is critical: NMC's April 2026 advisory names three institutions - Tashkent State Medical University, Bukhara and Samarkand - so check every university against the advisory and the criteria, per intake year. A.J Trust does this in writing for every recommended institute.
WDOMS Listing
Your university must appear in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Confirm it yourself at search.wdoms.org - both roster institutes’ FAIMER IDs (F0006296, F0001023) are printed on their detail pages here and on their profile pages.
English-Medium Instruction
The entire MBBS must be taught in English for FMGL-2021 purposes. WDOMS records instruction at both roster institutes in Uzbek, Russian AND English - and NMC’s April 2026 advisory specifically flagged non-English instruction at the institutions it named. Get the English-medium track confirmed in writing before paying.
Valid NEET Score at Admission
Your NEET scorecard must be valid (qualifying score) at the time of admission. NMC cross-checks NEET roll numbers for FMGE/NExT eligibility. Ensure your NEET score is current and qualifying - do not apply with an expired or non-qualifying score.
Internship at Same University
The 1-year compulsory internship must be completed at the same Uzbek university. You cannot transfer the internship to India or any other country. This is a hard NMC requirement.
Career Pathways After MBBS in Uzbekistan
An Uzbekistan MBBS from a WDOMS-listed university leaves six pathways open. Each runs through its own licensing exam - the degree opens the door, the exam decides - so structured FMGE/NExT preparation from Year 3 onward matters more than anything else on this page.
Practice in India
Pass the FMGE (NExT is slated to replace it eventually, but NMC signalled in October 2025 that it is deferred by roughly 3–4 years), register with your State Medical Council, and practise in India. Uzbekistan's 2024 record: 197 of 490 passed (40.20%, NBEMS). Self-directed FMGE preparation from Year 3 is still essential.
NEET-PG Specialisation
Clear the FMGE and complete the India-side internship to become NEET-PG eligible - from there you compete for MD/MS seats like any Indian graduate, so begin targeted preparation from Year 4.
United Kingdom (UK)
Clear PLAB Part 1 (MCQ) and PLAB Part 2 (OSCE), obtain GMC registration, and enter NHS Foundation Training. A WDOMS-listed primary medical qualification is the entry requirement, and both roster institutes carry one.
Middle East (UAE, Saudi, Qatar)
Uzbekistan MBBS graduates from WDOMS-listed universities are eligible for DHA, MOH, HAAD, and SCFHS licensing in Gulf countries. Tax-free salaries and fast licensing make this a popular first career step before returning to India.
USA (USMLE)
ECFMG eligibility is on each institute's WDOMS record: Andijan's graduates have been eligible since 1957, Fergana's from 2025 onward. Verify the WDOMS sponsor note for any university yourself before applying if the USA is your target - some Uzbek schools carry none at all.
Canada (MCCQE)
A WDOMS-listed degree opens the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination pathway; Andijan's WDOMS record also carries the Canada acceptability note. Provincial licensing rules differ - check the province you'd target.
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FAQs - MBBS in Uzbekistan 2026
Honest answers to the most common questions Indian students and parents ask before applying to Uzbekistan.
The one published tuition figure on our roster comes from Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health itself: $3,500 a year for foreign students in 2025–26 - $21,000 for all six years, about ₹20 lakh at recent exchange rates - paid in so'm at the day-of-payment rate. Andijan publishes no fee, so we obtain its written quote before you commit. Dormitories exist at both institutes but carry no published price, and neither institute publishes living costs - as an indicative all-in band we work with ₹20–28 lakh, anchored on that one published fee plus living headroom, and we treat it as exactly that: an estimate to confirm in writing. No donation, no capitation.
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