THE ENGLISH MEDICAL FACULTY'S INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION The "LSMU-Lugansk State Medical University" degree will lead to medical license and practice in the US,Canada, South Africa,India,Pakistan, UK, Germany, Greece, Italy and many other countries.. The following is a partial listing of the organizations Lugansk State Medical University is recognized by: The Ministry of Education in Ukraine The World Health Organization The General Medical Council of Great Britain Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Egyptian Medical Council Saudi Medical Board UAE Medical and Dental Licensing Board South African Medical and Dental Council NEPAL MEDICAL COUNCIL ( NMC ) German Medical Council The Medical Council of France Iran Medical Commission Zambian Medical Council Italian Medical Council Greek Medical and Dental Board Medical Council Of India Medical Council of Mauritius Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Medical & Dental Council Ghana Recognized by all the European Union Nations respective Medical Councils Recognized in most countries at least for a limited registration. You should ask the authorities or professional bodies in the respective country for information about the conditions for a full registration and recognition of the degree required to practice medicine. LSMU Medical Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for: Ukrainian Medical Residencies in any of the EU-approved specialties ECFMG examinations (including the USMLE examinations) and for ECFMG certification The Canadian licensing exams AMC licensing and state registration exams MCNZ licensing and state registration exams UK PLAB registration exams Ireland registration exams MCI Screening Test WHY STUDY IN LSMU All over the world students who are passionate about becoming doctors have to face the disappointment because their countries do not have the facilities to provide them with medical doctor education. Quite often universities have very high entry requirements due to lack of seats therefore only allowing the most ardent students to apply. At Lugansk State Medical University we have no strict entrance requirements. LSMU is very well recognized internationally as a top foreign medical university and as Ukraine moves into the EU , Ukrainian education standards merge with EU education standards. Lugansk State Medical University also provides Medical education for English speaking International students who are looking for an affordable foreign medical university to study at. The safe environment and good living standards are reason alone for any student looking for foreign medical education at a recognized school to apply for a seat at Lugansk State Medical University Here are some reasons to Study Medicine at Lugansk State Medical University Favored Destination: In the past decade, Ukraine has become the most popular destination for international students to study medicine in Europe. Since 1990 thousands of applicants from 52 countries - The students are studying from Denmark, Sweden, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Mauritius, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Kenya, Angola, Tunisia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, U.S.A, Saudi Arabia, Australia, U.K, Singapore, South-Africa, Lebanese, New-Zealand, Iran, Iraq, Sir-Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Maldives, Nepal, Palestine, Tunis, Uganda, Venezuela, Peru, Yemen, Tanzania, Lebanon, Morocco, Lesotho, Ghana, U.A.E, Bangladesh, south Africa, Nepal, Bulgaria, Israel, China, Norway, Kuwait, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Sierra-Leone, etc. Out of all the programs the medical faculties have the highest proportion of international students who come to study medicine in Europe, at certain schools close to 30% Low Cost: The University fee structure is among the most cost-effective to study medicine in Europe. Ukraine is more affordable than Britain, the US, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic or Australia, in means of living expenses, cost of accommodation or overseas students' tuition fees. Yearly tuition is only 3500$ and living expenses are around 100-200US$ a month. Waiver of TOEFL/IELTS: Unlike many Universities, Lugansk State Medical University recognizes that many students have done their formal education in English medium institutions and are comfortable with English as a medium of instruction. So, you need not take the TOEFL/IELTS. Courses Offered FOUNDATION COURSE: This course is specially designed for the foreign students who do not have the necessary requirements for the undergraduate programs and also it helps to enable students to bridge the gap between school and University. The duration of the foundation course is one year. PRE-MEDICAL COURSE: This is a Russian intensive program for students wishing to continue their studies at the Lugansk State Medical University or any other University in Ukraine. The duration of the preparatory course is one year. Upon successful completion a diploma is awarded. MEDICINE: The Lugansk State Medical University offers medical course in English and Russian language. The duration of the medical course is 6 years. The degree awarded is Doctor of Medicine (MD or MBBS). DENTAL: The Lugansk State Medical University offers dental course in English and Russian language. The duration of the dental course is 5 years. The degree awarded is Bachelor of dentistry (BDS). PEDIATRICS: The Lugansk State Medical University offers pediatrics course in English and Russian language. The duration of the course is 6 years. The degree awarded is Doctor of Medicine (paediatrician). NURSING: The Lugansk State Medical University offers nursing course in Russian language. The duration of the course is 2 years. The degree awarded is bachelor of nursing. POST GRADUATE STUDIES : The Lugansk State Medical University offers post graduate studies in all medical fields. The duration of the study is 2-3 years. Tuition Fees Tuition fees varies for each courses in Lugansk State Medical University. It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the University regulations and financial matters. Lugansk State Medical University cannot make adjustments to any fees. Foreign students who are entering the first course have to pay their full fees for the whole academic year. From the following academic years student can pay their tuition fees for each semester. Apart from this payments student have to pay for hostel, admission letter, invitation letter, visa confirmation, medical insurance, Registration fee and airport clearance. ENGLISH MEDIUM The tuition fees for the English medium Medical course is USD 3500$. The tuition fees for the English medium Dental course is USD 4500$ The tuition fees for the English medium Pharmacy course is USD 4000$ The tuition fees for the English medium Nursing course is USD 3500$ The tuition fees for the English medium postgraduate course is USD 5000$ The tuition fees for the premedical course is USD 3500$ RUSSIAN MEDIUM The tuition fees for the Russian medium Medical course is USD 3000$ The tuition fees for the Russian medium Dental course is USD 3500$ The tuition fees for the Russian medium Pharmacy course is USD 3500$ The tuition fees for the Russian medium postgraduate course is USD 3400$