Is YSMU good for you? Why choose Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia?

Choosing the right university for MBBS abroad is difficult.

Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia is one of the well-known MBBS abroad options for Indian students. But if you are still unsure about moving forward, then go through this blog and by the end of it, you will definitely find a solution.

We are going to discuss two points:
Why should you choose Yerevan State Medical University?

Why should you reconsider it?

Let’s dive right into it.

Why should you CHOOSE Yerevan State Medical University?

Rich History of Medical Education 

Starting as a medical faculty in 1920, the first batch graduated in 1927,YSMU established as a Medical Institute in 1930. Yeah, this institute was established more than a decade before India got Independence. Winning award in 1980 for training the specialists and their contribution to public health also add up to their reputation.

You can blindly trust this type of a historical background to secure your MBBS degree.

Globally Recognized Degree

The MBBS degree certification from YSMU is recognized globally even by the Medical Council of India. You can check this in the official site of MCI www.mciindia.org
YSMU being one of the oldest Medical universities, is globally acknowledged and you could utilize the certification to find jobs and internships so easily. The only test you have to pass will be of the licensing.
Generally speaking studying abroad has this advantage irrespective of the courses you are taking. Moreover, getting global recognition is an additional advantage when you start off in the job sector.

Affordable tuition fees 

Budgeting for study abroad is a spot where most of the MBBS abroad aspirants get stuck on. But I must say you shouldn’t even flinch about it for YSMU. 

Essentially, the overall living cost is much lower in Armenia for a student than any other Western European countries. This will be a great advantage for you. 

The incredible thing is, there are no hidden fees in YSMU. They will not ask you a single penny more from you other than the designated fees.

Also, the tuition rates for Yerevan State Medical University is much lower than any other universities providing medical education. Thus, compared to the competitive tuition rates , they have the lowest.

Medium of Teaching is English

Language gap in the field of medicine is one of the dreadful things that almost every mbbs aspirant faces. To solve this, YSMU gives the whole program completely in English. Although their medium of education is English, there is no requirement for you to pass any Language proficiency tests to get into this university, which means no more IELTS. You can completely focus on your field of education.

Practical Training

To bridge the gap between theory and real world clinical practice YSMU ensures practical training sessions. This process can be breakdown into Clinical rotations, Hands-on experiences, patient interactions and stimulation labs. This will make you gradually integrated into a hospital atmosphere and also you could get exposed to various medical field like surgery, dentistry, psychiatry etc. The hands- on experience will help you to develop practical skills and techniques.

Why should you reconsider YSMU?

Limited Scholarship Opportunities

The overall number of scholarships YSMU gives is limited. But there are certain loopholes in this. Primary option is you could still apply for YSMU’s Scholarships. Even if it is limited, maybe if you are lucky, who may know, you might be the scholarship student.
But if you are not, then don’t worry , there are still so many government and external scholarships that you can apply for and get.

Traditional teaching Methods

Being one of the oldest universities , Yerevan State medical University uses a traditional approach for teaching. The students from western side of the world may find it ancient and unapproachable. 

But we Indians still have an advantage over there. Since we are already rooted in the traditional education system, we will never find it difficult to suit ourselves in their methodology. 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, it is your choice to be made. There are ups and downs while considering any decisions. But take due care of the low areas and weigh it efficiently across the advantages before taking the final decision.

In this blog we discussed some highlights and pain points for considering YSMU as your MBBS abroad destination.

Highlights being

• One of the oldest
• Reputed
• Affordable
• Global
• English speaking

Some pain points are

• Limited scholarships
• Traditional teaching methods.

 A Question for You

Which is your dream MBBS abroad destination? Comment to let us know why?