Setting
Gomel, on the Sozh River in southeastern Belarus, is the country's second-largest city, founded in 1142 AD, with a population of about 501,000.
General Medicine (MBBS-equivalent) · September 2026
Gomel State Medical University
Founded in 1990, a public medical university in Gomel with more than 3,500 Indian alumni.
LocationGomel, Belarus
Founded1990
ProgrammeGeneral Medicine (MBBS-equivalent)
Duration6 years (54-month academic programme + 12-month internship)
University overview
A public medical university in Gomel, Belarus's second-largest city.
Gomel State Medical University (GSMU), founded in 1990, is a public medical university in Gomel, Belarus's second-largest city, with more than 8,000 students including over 3,500 Indian alumni across its 35+ year history. It offers a 6-year MBBS programme (54 months academic plus a 12-month internship), taught entirely in English, across 34 departments and 18 affiliated clinical training hospitals.
- Founded in 1990; more than 8,000 students and 3,500+ Indian alumni over 35+ years
- 100% English-medium teaching for all MBBS classes and clinical training, per the brochure
- 34 departments and 18 affiliated hospitals for in-person clinical training from Year 3
- Listed with WHO (1995) and WDOMS/FAIMER (1996), among 12+ accreditations cited in the brochure
Life in Gomel
Studying in Gomel.
Belarus has long-established medical institutions and a structured academic environment. Students should check present travel conditions, teaching medium, clinical language and programme compatibility before applying.
Climate
Four seasons — warm summers (avg. 25°C) and cold, snowy winters (avg. -4°C), per the brochure.
Travel
Typically reached via Delhi-Minsk (~5 hours by air) then Minsk-Gomel (~2 hours by train), per the brochure.
Climate
A continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
Community
An international student community drawn from 40+ countries, per the university's own materials.
Cost of living
Generally affordable food, transport and accommodation costs compared with many other study destinations.
Connectivity
Flight connections to India typically route via Moscow or a European hub.
Accreditations and listings
Organisations named in the university's materials.
A listing or accreditation reference must be checked directly for the exact programme and current intake.
World Health Organization (WHO) — recognised since 1995, per the brochure
World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)/FAIMER — listed since 1996, per the brochure
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA — as stated in the brochure
General Medical Council (GMC), UK — as stated in the brochure
Australian Medical Council (AMC) — as stated in the brochure
UNESCO, AMEE and Bologna Process (EU) recognition — as stated in the brochure
National Medical Commission (NMC), India — FMGE/NExT eligible, per the brochure
Admission requirements
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Entry requirements
- Minimum 17 years of age at admission, per NMC eligibility criteria cited in the brochure
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at 12th standard (45% for SC/ST/OBC), per NMC eligibility criteria cited in the brochure
- A valid, qualifying NEET UG score — absolutely mandatory; without it, FMGE/NExT cannot be attempted in India, per the brochure
- Passport valid for at least 18 months, medical fitness certificate, and HIV test certificate, per the brochure's admission document list
Supporting documents
- 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Valid NEET UG scorecard
- Passport (minimum 18 months' validity)
- Birth certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- HIV test certificate
- Bank statement (proof of funds)
- 8 passport-size photographs
Important for Indian applicants
The brochure states GSMU's programme structure (54 months academic + 12-month internship = 72 months) meets the National Medical Commission's (India) minimum requirements for MBBS recognition.
Per the brochure, students should not transfer universities mid-course, as this leads to FMGE/NExT disqualification, and should begin FMGE preparation from Year 3 rather than delaying it.
FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) remains the active licensing exam as of the brochure's NMC 2025 update; NExT (National Exit Test), which was to replace it, has been deferred by 3-4 years by the NMC.
This page summarises figures from a promotional brochure prepared by a third-party education consultancy, not Yodhapath's own document — all figures require independent, current written confirmation directly from the university and from the NMC before enrolment or payment.
Fee structure 2026-2027
The fees, exactly as listed.
All amounts are shown exactly as presented in the university's fee sheet and require current written confirmation.
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Miscellaneous | Total/Year (USD) | Total/Year (INR, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $4,900 | $1,000 | $700 | $6,600 | ₹5.47 Lakh |
| Year 2 | $4,900 | $1,000 | $700 | $6,600 | ₹5.47 Lakh |
| Year 3 | $4,900 | $1,000 | $700 | $6,600 | ₹5.47 Lakh |
| Year 4 | $4,900 | $1,000 | $700 | $6,600 | ₹5.47 Lakh |
| Year 5 | $4,900 | $1,000 | $700 | $6,600 | ₹5.47 Lakh |
| Year 6 | $4,900 | $1,000 | $700 | $6,600 | ₹5.47 Lakh |
| Total programme cost | Total 6-year cost, per the brochure: $39,600 (approximately ₹32.82 Lakh at the brochure's stated $1≈₹83 rate) | ||||
Fees are approximate; the brochure states $1≈₹83, with additional medical insurance of approximately $300/year not included in the table above.
Additional visa and registration costs are separate from this tuition/hostel/miscellaneous total, per the brochure.
Consultancy and service charges payable in India: approximately ₹1,50,000 plus the air ticket — covering admission and registration support, visa processing and documentation, airport pickup, hostel allotment, medical checkup and guidance across the full programme duration.
Student services
Support from application to graduation.
Yodhapath supports a structured transition, clearer cost planning and practical help so students can focus on study and career growth.
Administrative and documentation
Application processing, verification, offer letter, translations, notarisation, apostille, legalisation, education-ministry and immigration support, invitations, visa assistance and document review.
Pre-arrival and travel
Flight-booking guidance, airport pickup and transport to the university or hostel.
Financial and payment
Assistance with timely and secure tuition-fee payments.
Accommodation and living
University hostel booking and assistance for students choosing private accommodation.
Enrolment
University registration, local ID and police registration, mentorship and counselling.
Post-graduation
Degree attestation, embassy verification, residency and licensing-exam guidance, and alumni networking.
Fee payment terms and conditions
- Tuition and hostel fees are payable in advance according to the university schedule.
- Each semester's or year's charges must be cleared before it begins; late payment may prevent progression and may attract penalties.
- First-year hostel fees must be paid before travel, and education-loan formalities should be completed before travel confirmation.
- Refunds are governed by university policy and may be calculated according to services already used.
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