Capital city
Tashkent is Uzbekistan's capital and largest city, and its main academic and administrative centre.
General Medicine (MBBS-equivalent) · 2026-2027
Tashkent State Medical University
Uzbekistan's flagship state medical university, formed by merging TMA, TDMI and TPMI.
LocationTashkent, Uzbekistan
Founded1920
ProgrammeGeneral Medicine (MBBS-equivalent)
Duration6 years
University overview
A merged flagship medical university in Tashkent.
Tashkent State Medical University (TSMU) was established through the 2025 merger of Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA), Tashkent State Dental Institute (TDMI) and Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute (TPMI), per the university's own fee sheet. The merged university traces its history to Tashkent Medical Academy's 1920 founding, and now describes itself as a flagship institution at the centre of medical education in Central Asia, with more than 3,000 students from different countries.
- Formed in 2025 by merging Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA), Tashkent State Dental Institute (TDMI) and Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute (TPMI)
- Traces its history to Tashkent Medical Academy's founding in 1920
- Described by the university as a flagship institution for medical education in Central Asia
- Six-year General Medicine programme structure
Life in Tashkent
Studying in Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital.
Uzbekistan is a newer but fast-growing medical-education destination for Indian students. Programme history, WHO/NMC-relevant recognition, clinical exposure and current fee terms should all be verified directly with the university before enrolment.
Student community
The university reports more than 3,000 students from different countries, per its own materials.
Setting
Uzbekistan's principal transport hub, with the country's most direct international flight connections.
Climate
A continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters, varying by region.
Community
A growing Indian and South Asian student community across Uzbekistan's university cities.
Cost of living
Generally affordable food, transport and accommodation compared with many other study destinations.
Connectivity
Direct and one-stop flight connections to India via Tashkent, supporting travel home during breaks.
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 Federation for Medical Education (WFME) — as listed in the university's fee sheet
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) — as listed in the university's fee sheet
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) — as listed in the university's fee sheet
General Medical Council (GMC) — as listed in the university's fee sheet
World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) — as listed in the university's fee sheet
Admission requirements
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Entry requirements
- Valid NEET qualification as applicable to Indian students
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum age and marks under prevailing National Medical Commission rules
- University-specific application, document and health requirements
Supporting documents
- Original 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Passport valid for the full programme duration
- NEET scorecard and admission-related certificates
- Passport-size photographs as specified by the university
Important for Indian applicants
Indian applicants must meet the prevailing National Medical Commission eligibility requirements before admission.
Confirm the current fee schedule, hostel policy and intake dates directly with the university before making any payment.
This page summarises figures from the fee sheet provided to Yodhapath for the 2026-27 intake; all figures require current written confirmation.
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 Fee | Hostel Fee | Visa Renewal + Govt Registration | Total ($) | Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | $6,250 | — | — | $6,250 | ₹6,95,000 |
| 2nd Year | $3,500 | $600 | Actual | $4,100 | ₹3,70,000 |
| 3rd Year | $3,500 | $600 | Actual | $4,100 | ₹3,70,000 |
| 4th Year | $3,500 | $600 | Actual | $4,100 | ₹3,70,000 |
| 5th Year | $3,500 | $600 | Actual | $4,100 | ₹3,70,000 |
| 6th Year | $3,500 | $600 | Actual | $4,100 | ₹3,70,000 |
| Total programme cost | $26,800 tuition/hostel plus $1,500 one-time administrative charges (approximately ₹25,40,000) | ||||
Administrative charges (OTC) of $1,500 apply in the 1st year only, on top of the Total ($) figures above.
Food expenses: approximately $1,200 per year; tuition fees and mess are payable on a semester basis. From the 2nd year: contract fees of $350, plus hostel and insurance fees (if applicable) and telex vaccine costs, payable as per actual.
Visa extension and registration are payable as per actual government regulations and charges (approximately $550).
Consultancy and service charges payable in India: approximately ₹1,50,000 plus the air ticket — covering admission seat reservation, MEA apostille attestation, invitation documentation, visa charges in India, guidance across all six years, document translation, airport pickup and hostel allotment.
Student services
Support from application to graduation.
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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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