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Located in: Belarus
Belarusian State Medical University (BSMU) was founded in 1921 in the city of Minsk. The university now has 8 faculties devoted to medical sciences. During World War II, the medical school didn’t function for 2 years between 1941 and 1943. At the end of 1943, BSMU moved to Yaroslavl to resume its work, and shortly after in 1944 came back to its former location in Minsk.
Minsk is the capital of Belarus, located on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers. The city has a population of almost 2 million people, which makes it the 11th most populous in Europe.
BSMU is among the top European medical universities with over 100 years of experience in training future doctors. It didn’t take long before the university developed a dentistry programme and opened a dental faculty in 1960. With that great success and ranking as one of the leading Belarusian medical universities, Belarusian State Medical University decided to open its doors to the whole world. In 1967 the medical faculty welcomed its first international students.
Nowadays, here you can study medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in English. The medical degree takes 6 years to complete and includes theoretical lectures and practical training, as well as obligatory summer clerkships. Dentistry and pharmacy are held for 5 years.
BSMU also offers a foundation year which is a great start for prospective students who haven’t studied Biology and Chemistry in the last years of their high-school education. Also, applicants who want to start their medical journey with excellent preparation can enrol for the course.
Unfortunately, Belarusian State Medical University doesn’t offer an advanced MD course and doesn’t accept student transfers.
The annual tuition fees at the Belarusian State Medical University are as follows:
The admission process at Belarusian State Medical University includes an interview with each applicant. It aims to evaluate each candidate’s English language skills and knowledge of Biology and Chemistry.
Minsk is a big city with a huge variety of options for accommodation and spending your leisure time. Around the city, you can find shopping centres with the best world-known stores. Also, you can devote your day off to history, visiting museums and some of the ancient architectural buildings or theatres.
Although Minsk is the capital of Belarus, it offers affordable living conditions. Per month you will spend around €650. A private 1-bedroom flat costs between €200 and €300 per month based on the location. Compared to other European cities, a monthly transportation pass is pretty cheap here, only €15/month.
Basic utilities in Minsk are at maybe one of the lowest costs in the world. Electricity, water, heating and Internet won’t go over €70 per month. The rest of the monthly expenses like food and entertainment are up to your standards but on average a student in Minsk spends around €200.
The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and is recognised by the World Health Organisation. It meets all the GMC requirements for medical education.
After successful graduation from this university, you are allowed to start practising all around the world.
The academic year at Belarusian State Medical University is divided into 2 terms. Each term consists of theoretical and practical classes and finishes with an examination period.
