Established in 1990, the Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI), named after the medieval Persian physician Abu Ali ibn Sino (Avicenna), is a prominent public medical university in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It is a popular destination for international students, especially from India, due to its affordable tuition, English-medium instruction, and global recognition. A modern, new campus was also opened in 2023.
Contact and location
- Address: 23 Gijduvan Street, Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
- Website: bsmi.uz/en/.
- Phone: +998 65 223 00 50.
- Email: info@amu.edu.az (This is the same email for another university. Use the form on the official website for contact.).
Academic programs and faculties
BSMI offers a range of medical programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The medium of instruction is available in Uzbek, Russian, English, and Turkish.
- Medical programs:
- General Medicine (MBBS): A six-year program, including a one-year internship.
- Dentistry (Stomatology): A five-year program.
- Pediatrics.
- Pharmacy: A five-year program.
- Other faculties include:
- Medical Pedagogy and Higher Nursing.
- Medical Biology.
- Preventive Medicine.
- Postgraduate programs.
Recognition and accreditation
BSMI is recognized and approved by numerous international organizations, ensuring that its medical degrees are globally accepted.
- International recognition:
- National Medical Commission (NMC) of India.
- World Health Organization (WHO).
- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
- Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).
Student life and facilities
The institute provides a modern, high-quality living and learning environment for its students.
- Campus: A modern campus, inaugurated in 2023, includes classrooms, laboratories, clinical facilities, a simulation center, and hostels for up to 1,200 students.
- Hostels: Furnished, on-campus hostels offer secure and comfortable accommodation with separate facilities for male and female students.
- Indian students: Special accommodations are available for Indian students, including Indian cuisine in the mess facilities and assistance for licensing exams like the FMGE.
Admission for international students
- Eligibility: International students must meet specific criteria, which generally include:
- Completing secondary education with a minimum aggregate score (e.g., 50% for Indian students) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Qualifying the NEET exam (mandatory for Indian students).
- Being at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
- Application process: The application procedure involves submitting academic documents, a passport, and the NEET score, often through an authorized admissions agent.