Government MBBS Universities in Ukraine 2026
List of government-funded medical universities in Ukraine for MBBS. Lower fees, better infrastructure, and higher FMGE pass rates compared to private universities.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated July 2026
Government medical universities in Ukraine are publicly funded institutions that typically offer lower tuition fees, better-equipped teaching hospitals, and higher FMGE pass rates than their private counterparts. These universities are the preferred choice for budget-conscious Indian students seeking quality MBBS education abroad.
Among the 20 universities listed, 18 are NMC approved and 20 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 37% at Bukovinian State Medical University. Average annual fees are approximately $4,494 (₹3.8 lakhs).
Government vs Private Medical Universities in Ukraine
Government (state-funded) medical universities in Ukraine are usually the first choice for Indian students because they typically charge lower tuition, have larger established teaching hospitals, and often post stronger FMGE outcomes than private institutions. They are state-run, which generally means better-regulated infrastructure and a longer track record of training doctors.
Compare All 20 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogomolets National Medical UniversityKyiv, Ukraine | $4,500 (₹3.8L) | ₹23L | 33% | Yes |
| 2 | V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National UniversityKharkiv, Ukraine | $4,800 (₹4.1L) | ₹24L | 24% | Yes |
| 3 | Crimean Federal UniversitySimferopol, Ukraine | $4,526 (₹3.8L) | ₹23L | 27% | Yes |
| 4 | Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical UniversityIvano Frankivsk, Ukraine | $4,583 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | 17% | Yes |
| 5 | Uzhhorod National UniversityUzhhorod, Ukraine | $5,167 (₹4.4L) | ₹26L | 17% | Yes |
| 6 | Zaporizhzhia State Medical UniversityZaporizhzhia, Ukraine | $3,958 (₹3.4L) | ₹20L | 12% | Yes |
| 7 | Lviv National Medical UniversityLviv, Ukraine | $5,450 (₹4.6L) | ₹28L | 35% | Yes |
| 8 | Bukovinian State Medical UniversityChernivtsi, Ukraine | $3,917 (₹3.3L) | ₹20L | 37% | Yes |
| 9 | Ternopil State Medical UniversityTernopil, Ukraine | $4,100 (₹3.5L) | ₹21L | 9% | Yes |
| 10 | Ukrainian Medical Stomatological AcademyPoltava, Ukraine | $4,600 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | — | Yes |
| 11 | Kharkiv National Medical UniversityKharkiv, Ukraine | $4,800 (₹4.1L) | ₹24L | 24% | Yes |
| 12 | Petro Mohyla Black Sea National UniversityMykolaiv, Ukraine | $3,700 (₹3.1L) | ₹19L | — | Yes |
| 13 | Sumy State Universitycity of Sumy, Ukraine | $4,583 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | — | Yes |
| 14 | Odessa National Medical UniversityOdesa, Ukraine | $5,017 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 14% | Yes |
| 15 | Lugansk State Medical UniversityRivne, Ukraine | $4,750 (₹4.0L) | ₹24L | 5% | Yes |
Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 20 universities below.
Bogomolets National Medical University
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Crimean Federal University
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
Uzhhorod National University
Zaporizhzhia State Medical University
Lviv National Medical University
Bukovinian State Medical University
Ternopil State Medical University
Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy
Kharkiv National Medical University
Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University
Sumy State University
Odessa National Medical University
Lugansk State Medical University
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Chernivtsi National Medical University
Poltava State Medical University
Donetsk National Medical University
Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy
What to Weigh Before Choosing a Government University
Lower fees are the headline benefit, but confirm the total six-year cost (tuition + hostel + living), the language of clinical instruction, and the university's NMC approval and FMGE pass rate. Some government universities teach clinical years partly in the local language — check that English-medium clinical exposure is genuinely available for the full course.
How to Apply for MBBS in Ukraine
Once you have shortlisted a university from the list above, the process is straightforward: confirm you have qualified NEET, prepare your documents (10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport), apply to the university, receive the admission/invitation letter, and process your student visa. iAMBBS provides free, honest guidance at every step — from matching your NEET score and budget to a university in Ukraine, through admission and visa, to arrival support.