Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Yerevan: MBBS for Indian students

At a glance

CountryArmenia

CityYerevan

Established1920 (as a medical faculty, per the reference page; some lists give a nearby year, so confirm with the university)

OwnershipPublic

ProgrammeGeneral Medicine (the MBBS-equivalent medical degree) for foreign citizens; the university page shows a 6-year programme. Confirm the current structure in writing

Medium of instructionThe university states teaching in Armenian, Russian and English. Confirm in writing that the whole programme including clinical years is in English

Rule for Indian applicantsThe university page says Indian applicants need NEET qualification. Check the current page and NMC notices for your year

RecognitionCheck the World Directory of Medical Schools (wdoms.org) and the NMC notices for the year you apply

About

Yerevan State Medical University is a public medical university in the capital, Yerevan. Reference sources say it grew out of the medical faculty founded in 1920 and that it later took the name of the medieval physician Mkhitar Heratsi. Its own pages describe teaching hospital complexes and a General Medicine programme for foreign citizens.

Check this before you apply

Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

Search the university on wdoms.org. NMC expects the institution to be listed there.

Taught in English throughout

Ask in writing that lectures, clinical teaching and examinations are in English for the whole programme.

Meets the NMC rules for foreign medical graduates

At least 54 months of instruction, and the 12-month internship done in the same institution. Read the NMC notices for your year of admission.

Recognised in its own country

Check the country's ministry or accreditation body and that the degree is awarded by this institution.

Admission terms in writing

Ask for the offer, the programme structure and the refund rules in writing before you pay anything.

World Directory of Medical Schools ↗ National Medical Commission ↗

Questions to ask this university

Is the English-taught General Medicine programme open to Indian students for your intake year, and does the university confirm this in writing?
How many months of study does the programme contain in total, and is the 12-month internship done in the same institution as NMC requires?
Is clinical teaching in the university hospital complexes done in English, or in Armenian or Russian with patients?
Which entrance subjects does the university ask from foreign applicants, and is there a preparatory year for those who need it? Ask what it means for the total years.
Is the university and its programme listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, and does the NMC list it as eligible for Indian students in the current notices?
Who awards the degree and in which language is the diploma issued? Ask for a sample document.
What does the university say about any part of the course being done outside Armenia? The NMC rule does not allow parts of the course in another country.
What do the Indian Embassy in Armenia and the MEA advise about safety, and what accommodation arrangements and food options does the university describe in writing?

The path for an Indian student

1Eligibility checkNEET qualification and the university's own entry rules
2Application and offerDocuments sent, offer letter received in writing
3Visa and travelInvitation, visa and departure with a checklist
4Study abroadPre-clinical and clinical years, with updates for parents
5Return to IndiaThe NMC screening test, internship and registration
6Next stepPostgraduate study or practice

See how we support the whole journey → Rules and next steps in Armenia →

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Sources for these facts

Reference page: Yerevan State Medical Universityen.wikipedia.org
Reference page: List of universities in Armeniaen.wikipedia.org
National Medical Commission: public noticeswww.nmc.org.in

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Frequently asked questions

Is YSMU recognised for Indian students?

We do not claim it here. Recognition is decided by the National Medical Commission and the country's own authorities and can change. Use the checklist on this page, and ask a counsellor to verify it in writing for the year you apply.

Does Padhaidekho.in guarantee admission here?

No. Admission is decided by the university. We check eligibility, explain the rules, handle documents and support you through the process.

What does the programme cost?

We do not publish fees here. The university's own offer lists them. We help you read the full cost, in writing, before you decide.

Listing a university is not a recommendation, and it does not imply any association. Facts are from the sources shown and may change; confirm everything with the university and the authorities before you decide.

Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.