Lviv National Medical University

Lviv National Medical University (Ukraine)

Lviv National Medical University university was established in 1784 and is one of the oldest medical universities in Ukraine. The university is named after famous surgeon Danylo Halytsky, and hence also known as Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University. It offers a moderate MBBS fee in Ukraine for Indian students who wish to study MBBS abroad. The total MBBS fees in Lviv for 2021 (September) is quite affordable (Indian Rupees 25.48 Lacs) as compared to all other universities in the Ukraine where Indians travel to pursue medical education. The process of MBBS admission in Lviv is simple with minimal documentation (If the student fits in the eligibility criteria).

D. Halytsky LNMU (Lviv) has level IV accreditation with a long history & glorious traditions. It was awarded as the best medical university in Ukraine in the years 2001, 2004 & 2005. Based on the educational & methodological work in the medical field, it is still considered among the top 3 medical universities of the country. Lviv National Medical University, Lviv has approx. 300 Indian students currently pursuing English medium MBBS course in Ukraine. Among all the foreign students studying in Lviv, Indian students comprise the majority of them.

Lviv National Medical University ranks on 14th position (According to Webometrics ranking platform) among all medical colleges in Ukraine that fall under the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine. The university is 237 years old, that makes it one of the oldest universities in Ukraine. It has been more than 15 years when the university started the English medium course of MBBS in Ukraine for Indian students. Today, it is one of the top choices of Indian students who plan to study MBBS in Ukraine.

What is the total MBBS fees in Lviv National Medical University?

The total MBBS fees in Lviv National Medical University is 25.48 Lacs (Indian Rupees) for Indian students. The detailed MBBS fee in Lviv for 2021 (September Session) is given below :
  • 1st Year : USD 7,400 / INR 5,18,000
  • 2nd-6th/Year : USD 5,800 / INR 4,06,000
  • Total Fees : USD 36,400 / INR 25,48,000
* The MBBS fee structure of Lviv National Medical University given above includes tuition fees, hostel accommodation, medical check-up, visa extension, legalization & one time misc. expenses. * Full 6 years medical insurance & life insurance of USD 500 to be paid additionally in 1st year.

What is the MBBS eligibility in Lviv National Medical University for Indian students?

The MBBS eligibility in Lviv National Medical University (Ukraine) for admission of Indian students is as below :

  • 50% Marks in PCB (In 12th/Inter/Equivalent)
  • NEET qualification (2019/2020/2021)
  • Minimum 17 years age (Till 31st December)

* Indian students should apply for MBBS admission in Lviv soon as very limited seats are available. 

How to apply for MBBS admission in Lviv National Medical University?

Students from India and other foreign countries can apply for MBBS admission in Lviv  through a very simple admission procedure as outlined below :

  • Student should submit scans of 10th, 12th/Inter marksheets and NEET qualification (2019/2020/2021).
  • University will issue the confirmed admission letter on the basis of documents submitted by candidate.
  • Student must submit the scans of valid passport for invitation letter issuance.
  • University will issue the invitation letter for study visa & student’s entry to Ukraine.
  • Student must submit original marksheets, passport & few additional documents for study visa from embassy.
  • We will assist students for currency exchange & ticket booking before departure from India.
  • Student groups are organized at airport and they depart in batches from New Delhi (IGI Airport) to Ukraine.
  • One of our representatives meets the student group at airport in Ukraine and provides them transport to hostel.
  • All formalities of medical checkup, visa extension, contract signing, etc. are completed by our representative in Ukraine.
* All eligible candidates can apply for MBBS admission in Ukraine online too (Due to the Covid-19 pandemic) or can visit any of our offices given on the website with prior appointments.

Is Lviv National Medical University recognized by MCI/NMC & WHO?

Yes, Lviv National Medical University is recognized by MCI/NMC (National Medical Commission) as well as WHO (World Health Organization). This clears 2 major doubts for all students as given below :

  • All Indian students who get MBBS admission in Lviv National Medical University (Ukraine) can appear in the MCI Screening Test/FMGE/NExT in India. After passing this test, they can work as a registered medical practitioner in India (Either in the government & private sector).
  • These students can appear in the entrance exam of any country for post-graduation as Lviv National Medical University is included in the list of recognized/approved medical colleges in Ukraine published by WHO as per global norms.

What is the ranking of Lviv National Medical University in Ukraine?

Lviv National Medical University ranks on 14th position (According to Webometrics Ranking Platform) among all higher medical institutions in Ukraine. It is among the top medical universities of Ukraine due to it’s skilled English teaching faculty, a high global reputation & a significant number of Indians. In the past few years, the university has become one of the most chosen universities in Ukraine by Indian students.

Danylo Halytsky LNMU (Lviv) was established in 1784 and is the a 237 years old medical university of Ukraine. The university receives a significant number of students from India every year. At present, more than 300 Indian students are pursuing medical education in the Lviv National Medical University. It is one of the best medical colleges of Ukraine that provides medical education to Indian students in the English medium.

What is the duration & medium of instruction in Lviv National Medical University?

The total duration of the MBBS course in Lviv National Medical University is 6 years for Indian students. The exact duration of the course in all government medical universities of Ukraine is 5 years 8 months. This duration is in general considered as 6 years as all foreign students spend full 6 years in Ukraine during their course of medical education. The total course duration includes an internship also that is required for working as a medical practitioner in Ukraine & neighboring countries.

The medium of instruction in Lviv National Medical University for all foreign students in English. All the tests, exams & classes are conducted in English by teachers/professors/doctors for Indians. The university has one of the most experienced and best English-speaking faculty for foreigners. It has been more than 15 years when the MBBS course in English medium was started in Lugansk for Indian students. All medical books by Indian writers are also available in the university libraries and often referred to during classes. This helps the students to be prepared for their MCI Screening Test/FMGE/NExT in India after MBBS from OO Bogomolets.

What are the teaching faculties in Danylo Halytsky LNMU, Lviv?

The faculties at Lviv National Medical University (Ukraine) that are active at present and provide training to Ukrainian/Russian & foreign (Indian) students are :
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Pharmacology Faculty
  • Faculty of Post-graduate Specialization
  • Preparatory/Language Faculty
The universities provide training in various disciplines for graduate & diploma/specialty courses. The faculty of general medicine is one of the most chosen faculties by Indian students & receives the most number of applications for MBBS admission in Ukraine every year. Several hostels are available to accommodate a large number of Indian students here. The hostels allotted to foreign citizens are much better as compared to the ones that are allotted to local students. Most of the students from India who apply for admission to Lviv National Medical University choose to study in the faculty of general medicine only.

How are classes conducted in Danylo Halytsky LNMU, Lviv?

The classes for Indian students in Lviv National Medical University comprise of 12-15 foreign students. These small groups perhaps help them to learn and understand better. Indians begin their classes with a revision of science subjects and selected medical subjects (Anatomy & Histology) during 1st semester. Apart from this, local language (Ukrainian/Russian) is also taught as a subject from the very beginning. This helps them to start interacting with local people for their daily activities outside college/university.

During the first 2 years of the MBBS course in Danylo Halytsky LNMU, Lviv, emphasis is given to theoretical subjects. Students attend all of their classes on a university campus. From 3rd year onwards, they have to visit hospitals in city and interact with local patients. By this time, Indian students become fluent in local language & do not face any problems in understanding local patients. This makes it easier for them to report back to their professor/doctor in English who evaluates their performance. The time students spend in hospitals for these clinical/practical classes increases with every further year.

What are the hostel facilities in Lviv National Medical University for Indian students?

All hostels for Indian students in Lviv National Medical University are available within the main college campus area. A brief overview of the facilities at hostels is as below :

  • Lviv National Medical University hostels are located near the main university campus within walking distance.
  • Indian students only have to travel far from hostels when they have to attend classes in hospitals (From the 3rd year onwards).
  • Indian students are provided accommodation in government hostels which only have foreign students (Mostly Indians).
  • The hostels have facilities of kitchens, laundry, sports hall & reading hall within its premises on each floor.
  • It is compulsory for Indian students to stay in a hostel provided by the university during the 1st year of their MBBS in Lviv .
  • From the 2nd year onwards, they can choose to rent a flat/apartment or continue to stay in a university hostel.
  • Indian mess facility is available in all hostels of Bogomolets National Medical University where they can have breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • The Indian mess is compulsory for all students in 1st year & they can from vegetarian & non-vegetarian options available.
  • All the hostels have CCTV surveillance systems & fire alarm safety systems installed for the safety of foreigners.
  • Students can choose 2/3/4 seater rooms which have study tables & chairs, beds, bed-sheets, wardrobe, lamps, etc.
  • They can also submit an application to hostel administration if they wish to change their room or upgrade it to a 2/3 seater room.
  • All Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi & Eid are also celebrated among Indian students with enthusiasm and joy every year in the hostel.
  • Lviv National Medical University organizes annual sports and cultural events for students to showcase their skills & talents.

How is MBBS fees in Danylo Halytsky LNMU, Lviv paid by Indian students?

The MBBS fees in Lviv can be paid through 2 methods. The first & most widely adopted method is by which the students carry the fees with themselves from India. They purchase US Dollars in Delhi before departure & pay after arrival in Ukraine. Second and the rare one is when the students pays fees through bank loan. As the bank does not provide the loan amount to parents, they ask for the college account number for online transfer. In this method, the candidate must confirm the transfer of fees to college immediately after his MBBS admission to Lviv National Medical University.

Why to study MBBS in Lviv National Medical University, Ukraine?

Some of the useful facts which might make it easier for a student to decide about studying MBBS in Lviv National Medical University are as mentioned below :
  • All Indian students must appear and qualify the MCI Screening Test/FMGE/NExT in India after they receive MD (Physician) degree.
  • This MD (Physician) degree equivalent to the MBBS degree in India and has no difference.
  • The FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduates Exam)/NeXT (National Exit Test) is organized twice every year i.e. in June & December.
  • This is a qualifying exam in online mode and students must score 50% marks to pass it.
  • There is no limit to the number of times a student can appear in this exam until he clears it.
  • They have to serve 1 year internship in India after clearing this test in any part of India.
  • The students get permanent registration in India once they complete their internship in India.
  • Doctors can now either work in government/private hospitals or run their own clinics in India or appear in NEET PG too.
  • Doctors who want to pursue further PG education in English speaking countries can appear in USMLE, PLAB, NZREX, etc.
  • Hundreds of Indians from Danylo Halytsky LNMU, Lviv have cleared their exams in India & are currently working successfully in India.

Steps after MBBS from Lviv National Medical University (Ukraine) :

Some of the most important points that all Indian students who graduate after MBBS from Lviv National Medical University , Ukraine must be aware of are :

  • All Indian students must appear and qualify for the MCI Screening Test/FMGE/NExT in India after they receive MD (Physician) degree.
  • This MD (Physician) degree is equivalent to the MBBS degree in India and has no difference.
  • The FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduates Exam)/NeXT (National Exit Test) is organized twice every year i.e. in June & December.
  • This is a qualifying exam in online mode and students must score 50% marks to pass it.
  • There is no limit to the number of times a student can appear in this exam until he clears it.
  • They have to serve a 1-year internship in India after clearing this test in any part of India.
  • The students get permanent registration in India once they complete their internship in India.
  • Doctors can now either work in government/private hospitals or run their own clinics in India or appear in NEET PG too.
  • Doctors who want to pursue further PG education in English-speaking countries can appear in USMLE, PLAB, NZREX, etc.
  • Hundreds of Indians from Danylo Halytsky LNMU, Lviv have cleared their exams in India & are currently working successfully in India.

About Lviv City :

Lviv is the capital of Lviv state of Ukraine situated in the western part of Ukraine. It is the 7th largest city of Ukraine & the administrative capital of the western region. Lviv is located very close to the border of Poland (Approx. 70 kms.) and other countries viz. Romania, Slovakia & Hungary. The city is well connected through road, rail & air routes to rest of Ukraine & European cities. For transport within the city, students can travel in trams, trolley buses, vans, taxis, etc. The city witnesses a very pleasant summer season & moderate winter season (Up to -10 Degrees).

Lviv is an important education hub of Ukraine that has 12 universities and 8 academies of higher education. The city attracts huge number of foreign students for courses in field of medicine, dentistry, post-graduation, etc. Some of the other major universities here are Ivan Franko National University, Lviv Polytechnic, Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv Academy of Commerce, etc. The number of seats for MBBS in Lviv National Medical University are less than other universities of Ukraine. Hence, Indian students who wish to study medicine in Lviv must apply well in time.

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