GovernmentFeb & Sep intakes
Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health
- Under Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health
- Independent institute since 1998
- Two intakes a year
6 years, with Indian food$37,450 ≈ ₹36 L
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Admissions 2027-28 openUpdated after the NMC advisory of April 2026
MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian Students 2027
Uzbekistan offers a 6-year, English-medium MBBS (5 years of study plus a 1-year internship) for NEET-qualified Indian students, at a total cost of US$30,550 to US$37,950 (≈ ₹29.3 to ₹36.4 Lakh) including hostel and Indian food. In April 2026 the NMC issued an advisory naming three Uzbek universities, so the university you choose matters. MBBSDirect offers three that are not named in it: Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health, Andijan State Medical Institute and Asia International University.
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Duration
- 5 yrs + 1 internship
- Medium
- English
- Total cost
- $30,550–37,950
- Intake
- September
- NEET
- Required
Read this before you choose a university
The NMC advisory on Uzbekistan (April 2026)
On 1 April 2026, the NMC issued an advisory for Indian students seeking MBBS admission in Uzbekistan. It followed a communication from the Embassy of India in Tashkent.
| Point | What it says |
|---|---|
| Universities named | Tashkent State Medical University (TSMU), Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU), Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI) |
| Concerns raised | Admissions beyond intake capacity; little hands-on clinical training where English is not the medium; an offshore campus model linked to TSMU’s Termez branch |
| Is it a ban? | No. The Embassy of India in Tashkent called it “precautionary” and said it does not amount to a ban. The Haryana Medical Council clarified the same in July 2026. |
Sources: Medical Dialogues, 10 August 2026; Medbound Times, 11 August 2026.
Watch for branch and offshore campusesSome agents offer an Uzbek university’s “branch” or a campus in India. Under the NMC’s 2021 rules, the whole course and internship must be done at one university, abroad. Ask for the exact campus city in writing before you pay.
Our rule for 2027-28
We do not process admissions to the three universities named in the advisory, or to any branch or offshore campus. We offer only Fergana, Andijan and Asia International University, each on its main campus.
Check a universityUniversities we offer in Uzbekistan
Three universities for 2027-28. Totals are for 6 years, with hostel and Indian food.
Government100 seats
Andijan State Medical Institute
- Founded in 1955
- University status since April 2025
- 100 seats for international students
6 years, with Indian food$37,950 ≈ ₹36.4 L
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Lowest total of our 3ECFMG eligible
Asia International University
- In Bukhara; English-medium medicine since 2022
- Eligible for ECFMG Certification (graduates 2026+)
- Lowest 6-year total of the three
6 years, with Indian food$30,550 ≈ ₹29.3 L
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MBBS in Uzbekistan fees 2027-28
Fees are in US dollars, paid directly to the university. Indian food is shown separately so you can compare any quote fairly.
| University | Year 1 | Years 2–6, per year | Without food, 6 yrs | With Indian food, 6 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia International University | $7,300 | $4,650 | $23,350 | $30,550 ≈ ₹29.3 L |
| Fergana Medical Institute | $8,200 | $5,850 | $30,250 | $37,450 ≈ ₹36 L |
| Andijan State Medical Institute | $8,200 | $5,950 | $30,750 | $37,950 ≈ ₹36.4 L |
Year 1 is all-inclusive. Years 2–6 include tuition, hostel, Indian food ($1,200 a year) and police registration. Visa about $300 a year extra. Not included: air tickets, books and personal expenses. INR at ₹96 per USD (market rate on 15 October 2026: about ₹96.7).
Got a lower quote for Uzbekistan? Check 4 things.
- 1. Which campus? Main campus, or a branch or offshore campus?
- 2. Dollar rate used. Today it is about ₹96.7. A quote at ₹80–90 looks cheaper, but you pay in dollars.
- 3. Indian food included? Usually $1,200 a year, or $7,200 over 6 years.
- 4. All 6 years counted? Including the internship year.
Why Indian students choose Uzbekistan
Six practical reasons, when you choose the right university.
$30K
Lower total cost
From $30,550 for 6 years, with hostel and Indian food.
English
English-medium MBBS
Core subjects in English. Local language is learnt for patient contact.
Govt.
Government institutes
Fergana and Andijan are government medical institutes.
ECFMG
US pathway option
AIU graduates from 2026 are eligible for ECFMG Certification.
Food
Indian food included
Indian meals are part of the fee at all three universities.
NEET
No donation
Admission on NEET and Class 12 marks, not capitation fees.
Eligibility and NMC rules
Who can apply
- NEET qualified (mandatory under NMC rules)
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology: 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- 17 years or older by 31 December of the admission year
- Valid Indian passport (1.5+ years validity)
What the NMC requires
- At least 54 months of study
- A 12-month internship at the same university
- Teaching in English
- Eligible for a medical licence in Uzbekistan
- No branch, offshore or split-country study
Under the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021.
Uzbekistan suits you if
- You want a total budget of about ₹29–37 Lakh with food
- You are comfortable studying outside the capital city
- You can manage hot summers (about 40°C)
Look elsewhere if
- You want a university in a capital city — see MBBS in Kyrgyzstan
- You want a wide choice of large government universities — see MBBS in Russia
- You are not NEET qualified
Admission process for MBBS in Uzbekistan: 6 steps
We handle the paperwork. You provide the documents.
- Free counsellingWe match your NEET score and budget to the right university.
- ApplyShare marksheets, NEET scorecard and passport.
- Admission letterIssued by the university, with the main campus named.
- Pay Year 1 feeDirectly to the university. Keep the official receipt.
- Student visaApply with the university’s invitation letter.
- Fly to UzbekistanAirport pickup and hostel check-in. Classes start in September.
For parents who want every detail
The full guide to MBBS in Uzbekistan
What the NMC advisory means for 2027
The NMC advisory of 1 April 2026 named Tashkent State Medical University, Samarkand State Medical University and Bukhara State Medical Institute. The concerns were admissions beyond intake capacity, limited hands-on clinical training where English is not the medium, and an offshore campus arrangement linked to TSMU’s Termez branch. The Embassy of India in Tashkent has said the advisory is precautionary and not a ban. Even so, a student choosing in 2027 has other options that are not named in it.
How to verify a university before you pay
Ask for the university’s exact legal name and the city of the campus where you will study. Check that the name is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org). Make sure the admission letter does not name a branch or a campus outside Uzbekistan. Pay fees only to the university’s own bank account, against an official receipt.
Language in hospitals
Lectures are in English. In hospitals, patients speak Uzbek or Russian, so universities teach the local language from Year 1. Students who take these classes seriously get more out of clinical training.
Living in Uzbekistan
Fergana and Andijan are in the Fergana Valley in the east; Bukhara is in the west. Summers are hot, around 40°C, and winters are cold but milder than in Russia or Kyrgyzstan. Indian food is included in the fee at all three universities. Students fly into Tashkent and travel on to their city. The currency is the Uzbek som.
After MBBS: FMGE / NExT and licensing in India
Graduates return to India, clear FMGE / NExT, complete the compulsory rotating internship required by the NMC, and register with their State Medical Council to practise.
MBBS in Uzbekistan: frequently asked questions
What is the total cost of MBBS in Uzbekistan for Indian students?
For 2027-28, the 6-year total with hostel and Indian food is US$30,550 at Asia International University (about ₹29.3 Lakh), US$37,450 at Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health (about ₹36 Lakh) and US$37,950 at Andijan State Medical Institute (about ₹36.4 Lakh), at ₹96 per USD. Visa costs about $300 a year extra.
Is MBBS in Uzbekistan banned by the NMC?
No. The NMC issued an advisory on 1 April 2026 naming Tashkent State Medical University, Samarkand State Medical University and Bukhara State Medical Institute. The Embassy of India in Tashkent has said the advisory is precautionary and does not amount to a ban, and the Haryana Medical Council clarified the same in July 2026.
Which universities are named in the NMC advisory on Uzbekistan?
Tashkent State Medical University (TSMU), Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU) and Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI). The concerns included admissions beyond intake capacity, limited hands-on clinical training where English is not the medium, and an offshore campus arrangement linked to TSMU's Termez branch.
Which universities in Uzbekistan does MBBSDirect offer?
Three for 2027-28: Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health, Andijan State Medical Institute and Asia International University, Bukhara. None of them is named in the NMC advisory, and we admit students only to their main campuses.
Which is the cheapest of these universities in Uzbekistan?
Asia International University has the lowest 6-year total of the three we offer: US$30,550 with hostel and Indian food, or US$23,350 without food.
Is MBBS from Uzbekistan valid in India?
Yes, if the university meets the NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021: at least 54 months of study and a 12-month internship at the same university, teaching in English, and eligibility for a medical licence in Uzbekistan. Graduates must then clear FMGE / NExT in India.
How long is MBBS in Uzbekistan?
6 years: 5 years of study plus a 1-year internship at the same university. The course is taught in English.
Is NEET required for MBBS in Uzbekistan?
Yes. Indian students must be NEET qualified, with 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and be 17 or older by 31 December of the admission year.
Do I need to learn the local language?
Lectures are in English, but patients in hospitals speak Uzbek or Russian. Universities teach the local language from Year 1 so students can talk to patients during clinical training.
Is Indian food available in Uzbekistan?
Yes. Indian food is included in the fee at all three universities we offer. It costs $1,200 a year, or $7,200 over 6 years.
When is the intake for MBBS in Uzbekistan?
The main intake is in September. Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health also has a February intake.
What happens after MBBS from Uzbekistan?
You return to India, clear FMGE / NExT, complete the compulsory rotating internship required by the NMC, and register with your State Medical Council to practise.
Got an offer from an Uzbek university?
Send us the university name and campus. We will tell you if it is named in the NMC advisory or is a branch campus, free, even if you are not applying through us.