MBBS In Ukraine for South African students is very feasible at state & some reputable private universities.
South Africa is a growing country & people are willing to educate their children at highly reputed institutions. Every year above 500 students join different Medical or Technical Universities in Ukraine.
The medium of instruction in Ukraine is English which is the most beneficial reason for all the students from South Africa to study in Ukraine.
Eligibility Criteria For South African Students
The required qualification for MBBS or any other undergraduate program in Ukraine for South African students is 12 years of education with Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
Detailed Procedure:
It is highly important for South African students to read the following information with due attention for a better understanding of Admission, Preparation of documents for the Embassy, Submission of documents for Student Visa, and your subsequent arrival in Ukraine.
STEPS OF ADMISSIONS
To get admission to any University of Ukraine there are three steps:
STEP 1
HOW TO GET AN ADMISSION CONFIRMATION LETTER
To get an ADMISSION LETTER from any University of Ukraine we require the following documents:
- Copy of International passport.
- Copy of High School Certificates.
- Copy of Bachelor Degree (if the student is applying for Master’s degree).
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE OFFERING FREE ADMISSION LETTERS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS.
STEP 2:
HOW TO GET INVITATION LETTER
To get an Invitation Letter from any University of Ukraine we require the following documents:
- Copy of International passport.
- Copy of High School Certificates.
- Copy of Bachelor Degree (if the student is applying for Master’s degree).
- A Consent that should be signed by the applicant. (Students can get it from our office)
- Invitation Charges 280 US$.
- Courier Charges 100 US$.
Note: Students can visit our nearest office in their region to provide documents. Also, they can pay the Admission Fee BY-HAND or directly in our company bank account.
STEP 3
Documents Required For Study VISA From South Africa
After getting an invitation letter from Twelve Consultants students should contact the nearest Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate / VFS Global (Pretoria & Cape Town).
Students can contact our local representative office also for visa information and they will assist students with their visa file. Students should apply to Ukrainian Embassy with the following documents:
- Original Invitation letter
- Original international passport (valid for one year)
- Higher Secondary School certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Medical Certificate showing absence of Aids/HIV
- 8 Passport size Photos
- Bank Statement
- Police Certificate (Character Clearance Certificate)
- Air Ticket Reservation
- Travel Insurance
The visa category for Ukraine Student Visa is a D-type multi-entry visa.
Visa Process at VFS Global:
- Document preparation and selecting the Visa Type
- Filling the Online Visa Application and have the printout.
- Submitting the Visa application along with the complete documentation.
- Pay the applicable fee. (Submission Officer will advise you on total payable amount and guide you to the bank cashier where you need to pay Service fee which must be deposited on the same day you submit the documents)
Visa Application Centers working hours are 08:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs. (Monday to Friday except for weekends and holidays)
Note: Minors (applicants, under 18 years old) cannot submit or collect their applications without their parents or legal guardians. For application and receiving the visa, parents/guardians have to be there with proper proof of guardianship.
Advantages of studying MBBS in Ukraine
- Standard of Education: The universities in Ukraine provide world-class education with advanced techniques & highly qualified training staff.
- Worldwide Recognition: The medical universities of Ukraine are recognized by WHO, UNESCO, European Medical Council, African Medical Councils, Medical Council of India (MCI), Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), and all other medical councils.
- Affordable Education Cost: MBBS in Ukraine is much cheaper as compared to other European countries but the degree value is same. That’s why a number of students from the U.K, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, Spain, etc are studying medicine in Ukraine as they cannot afford the cost in their own country.
- No Entrance Exam: There is no entrance or language proficiency exam (IELTS/TOEFL) for admission in MBBS in Ukrainian medical universities.
- Cost of Living: Living cost in Ukraine is much lower than other European countries but you can enjoy the same lifestyle & diversity. This has become an effective reason for many to select Ukraine as their destination for higher education.
- Personal Development: Students studying in Ukraine are encouraged to take part in other extracurricular activities like seminars and conferences to build their interest and confidence for overall learning and development.
- Permanent Settlement: Unlike other European countries, Ukraine offers permanent residency opportunities for all International students from every country, so they can manage to do work in Ukraine after degree completion.
- The medium of instruction in universities is English which is very comfortable for foreign students.
- Visa Processing is easy and simple as compared to other European countries.
- Ukraine has a good diversified structure of students. Students from many countries are studying there.
Disadvantages of studying MBBS in Ukraine
- Climatic Conditions: Ukraine has a cold climate. One could expect frequent snowfalls from October till March.
- Language Barrier: The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. So, it sometimes becomes difficult to communicate with the local community.
- Homesickness: Sometimes students feel homesick. But we will consider this a temporary problem, as with the passage of time students start communicating with local & other foreign students and find good friends.
- Limited Universities: Unlike Russia, China & other EU countries, Ukraine doesn’t have a variety of Universities. As of 2021, there are around 25 Medical Universities In Ukraine.
