Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU), named after the 12th-century physician Mkhitar Heratsi, is a public medical school in Yerevan, Armenia. Founded in 1920, it is one of the oldest medical universities in the country and is a popular destination for international students.
🗺️ Contact and location
- Address: 2 Koryun St, Yerevan 0025, Armenia.
- Website: www.ysmu.am.
- Phone (Main): +374 10 582532.
- Email: info@ysmu.net.
🎓 Academic programs and faculties
YSMU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including a 6-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, often referred to as MBBS for Indian students. Programs are available in English, Russian, and Armenian.
- Undergraduate programs: General Medicine (MBBS/MD), Dentistry, and Pharmacy.
- Postgraduate programs: Offer advanced training in various medical specialties, with durations ranging from 2 to 4 years.
🌍 Recognition and accreditation
YSMU is recognized by major international and national medical bodies, which ensures that its degrees are globally accepted.
- International: World Health Organization (WHO), World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), and Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
- India: National Medical Commission (NMC).
🏫 Student life and facilities
With a large and diverse student body, YSMU provides a supportive environment with modern facilities for both learning and living.
- Hostels: On-campus hostels are available for international students, with furnished rooms, 24/7 security, and amenities like Wi-Fi.
- Affiliated hospitals: The university has affiliated teaching hospitals, including Heratsi and Muratsan, for hands-on clinical training.
- Facilities: Well-equipped labs, a comprehensive library, a sports complex, and a simulation center are available for students.
- Indian students: Indian cuisine is available, and specialized coaching for licensing exams like the FMGE might be offered.
➡️ Admission for international students
- Eligibility: International applicants generally need a 10+2 qualification with a minimum aggregate score (e.g., 50% for Indian students) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- NEET: Indian students must have a qualifying score in the NEET exam.
- Application process: Admissions are often conducted online. While an entrance exam is required for some programs and nationalities, some agents advertise online admission without entrance exams. It is recommended to check the university’s official requirements.
- Intake: The academic year typically starts in September.