Table of Contents
- Medical Universities in Azerbaijan
- Azerbaijan Medical University
- Indian Students at Azerbaijan Medical University
- Azerbaijan MBBS Education System
- Admission Requirements
- Departments and faculties
- Tuition fee
- Food and Living in AMU
Medical Universities in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a central Asian country, a former part of the USSR has only three universities, that offer Medicine Program. Only Azerbaijan Medical University offers a program in English to International Students. Pl find the details of all Medical Universities and their details in below table:
| Medical School Name | City | University Type | Established | Medium of Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan Medical University | Baku ( Capital) | Public | 1920 | English Russian and Azerbaijani |
| Nakhchivan State University | Nakhchivan | Public | 1999 | Azerbaijani |
| Odlar Yurdu University | Baku ( Capital) | Public | 1996 | Russian and Azerbaijani |
Azerbaijan Medical University
Azerbaijan Medical University is a more than 90 years old public University in Azerbaijani located in the capital Baku. Azerbaijani is the only university where Indian students look for their MBBS Program, whereas no other university offers MBBS Program in English. Below are the complete details of the University.
| Founded in | 1930 |
| University type | Public |
| Duration | 6 year |
| Medium | English Russian and Azerbaijani |
| Alternative Name | Azerbaijan N. Narimanov Medical University, Baku Medical Institute Azerbaijan State Medical Institute N. Narimanov (1930 - 1991) |
| Official website | amu.edu.az |
| Country Ranking | 8th |
| World Ranking | 7601 |
| Recognized by | WHO, WDOMS, MCI |
Indian Students at Azerbaijan Medical University
Currently, Azerbaijan Medical University has 1,200 international students from 21 different countries. More than 200 Indian students are currently studying at this university for the past 6 years. These nods are very less compared to other MBBS destinations where Indian students go to study MBBS Abroad. Students may explore alternative options with a similar budget like MBBS in Bangladesh, MBBS in Egypt, MBBS in Kazakhstan, etc.
Azerbaijan MBBS Education System
Medical education in Azerbaijan offers 6 Years of MBBS Program which consists of Clinical rotation as an integrated part of the program. Azerbaijan Medical University offers its MBBS Program in all three languages English Russian and Azerbaijani. Students from Asian countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, etc opt for the English taught Program, while in Central Asian countries students like Uzbek, Tadzhik, and Kyrgyz opt for Russian Taught Program. Local native students of Uzbekistan go into the Azerbaijan program. Azerbaijan doesn’t follow the ECTS system like Russia, Georgia, etc. follows.
Admission Requirements in Azerbaijan Medical University
Students seeking admission to Azerbaijan Medical University's MBBS program need to meet the below eligibility
Admission deadline in Azerbaijan Medical University
In order to guarantee your place for MBBS in Azerbaijan programs, especially at Azerbaijan Medical University, you shall have to time your application perfectly. The ideal time to apply is always before 15th July every year in Azerbaijan. The problem is not with the admission letter but mainly with the Invitation letter & Visa process which takes around 2 months to be issued from the Ministry of Education & consulate of AZERBAIJAN. A visa is issued only based on this Invitation letter. As per the University rules, the students must pay full fees to the University before departure.
Departments and faculties in Azerbaijan Medical University
The University consists of 8000 students in 74 academic departments, with a faculty of scientists, physicians, and lecturers. However, there are 4 clinics, educational-dental, educational-therapeutic clinic, oncologic, and educational-surgical functioning within the university.
- General medicine
- Dental
- Military Medical (since 2000)
- Pharmaceutical
- Public Health
Tuition fee of Azerbaijan Medical University
In terms of tuition fee Azerbaijan Medical University is very affordable in comparison to other similar destinations. Students can pay their tuition fee in Semester wise also. Below is the fee for Azerbaijan Medical University:
| Year | Year-1 | Year-2 | Year-3 | Year-4 | Year-5 | Year-6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 480000 | 480,000 | 480000 | 480,000 | 480000 | 480,000 |
| Hostel | 70000 | 70,000 | 70000 | 70,000 | 70000 | 70,000 |
| Living Cost | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Others* | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| TOTAL | 6,10,000 | 6,10,000 | 6,10,000 | 6,10,000 | 6,10,000 | 6,10,000 |
Hostels in Azerbaijan Medical University
Planning to peruse your graduation from Abroad? The very first thing you need to know is about your stay in the country. The Azerbaijan Medical University provides hostels for all Indian students. University has 6 hostels of which 2 of them are girls’ hostels, 2 for boys, and 2 hostels for Indian students. The service provided in hostels are Beds, Kitchen essentials, Separate Bathrooms etc.
Food and Living in Azerbaijan Medical University
While living in abroad students are consent for the food and living expenses. The country is too cheap for food and living. As compare to Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan is definitely cheaper.Living in Capital Baku you have to pay a maximum of 2- USD for a filling meal. As the country is rich in gas and petrol, the price of transportation is less as compare to another countries travelling. The single ride by metro costs 0.30AZN (18¢). Azerbaijan is the backpacker’s dream.
PG Options After MBBS in Azerbaijan
NEET PG or NEXT
success ratio to get Clinical PG Seat in Govt Medical College which is 9% only, broadly we can say that only 1 out of 10 will get Govt Seat, even after paying 1.5-2 Cr in Pvt Medical college your chances are just 1 out of 6.
NEXT Exam is applicable from 2024 batch onward, replacing NEET-PG and FMGE. NEXT aims to assess knowledge in Pre, Para, and Clinical subjects nationally.
| Step | Eligibility | Result | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT-1 | After 4th Year | Pass | Entry to Internship |
| Merit | PG seat is Secured | ||
| NEXT-2 | After Internship | Pass | License to Practice |
Medical PG in USA (USMLE)
USMLE is a 3 step Exam. One can appear in USMLE Step 1 after 2nd Year, USMLE Step 2 CK during an internship, and Step-3 during your residency (Medical PG). The USMLE is an online exam and can be taken at the PROMETRIC centres present across India any time.
USMLE Exam passing ratio is 60% which is 6 time the NEET-PG Exam. NEXT Exam designed on USMLE pattern, refer the table below
| Criteria | USMLE | NExT |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | PG & Practice in US | PG & Practice in India |
| Phases | 3 Steps | 2 Steps |
| Eligibility | From 2nd Yr onward | After 4th Yr |
| Qus Format | Clinical Application / Patient Centered | Clinical Application / Patient Centered |
| Attempt | 4 Attempt | Practically 4 Years to attempt |
| Validity | 7 Years | 3 Years |
| Practice | All countries Incl India | Only in India |
Medical PG IN UK (MRCP)
There are Two ways to Start your Medical Career in UK either by MRCP/MRCS. You can complete all steps in India , your refer the table below
| Criteria | PLAB | MRCP/MRCS |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Internship in UK hospitals | PG & Practice in UK |
| Phases | 2 Steps | 3 Steps |
| Eligibility | After Graduation | 2 Yr Work Exp required |
| Qus Format | MCQ , Clinical Qus | MCQ , Clinical Qus |
| Salary | Low | High |
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