About Nicolae Testemitanu State University :

Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, also known as USMF is a 76-year-old medical university in Eastern Europe. Approved by MCI and WHO, USMF serves 6000+ students studying from 33 countries all over the World. It provides students with Eastern Europe’s best stimulation centers in medical training.

The Institute was established on October 20, 1945, serving as an authority for the development of higher medical education and improvement of the health system of the Moldovan Republic. USMF has seen a significant expansion over the last 70 years with the major program and facility developments.

Alma Mater of more than 40000 doctors and pharmacists, USMF owns well-equipped classrooms, modern hostels, and contemporary fitness and sports complexes. The University offers a good quality education in English medium focused especially on practical training.

The University teaches its students adopting modern international training techniques and educational perception with a priority on the academic process and advanced concepts of analysis and synthesis. The University Center of Information ‘Infomedica’ was established in 2002 to add up to more than one million publications of books and other sources of modern information. An important role is played by the Medical Scientific Library in the training research process.

Nicolae Testemitnu State University is proud of its international alliances uniting with the European and World Educational Systems; taking an active part in student and teacher exchanges, and enforcing new ways of training, research, diagnosis, and treatment.

Courses Offered

Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy contains 5 faculties –

• General Medicine (1945)
• Dentistry (1963)
• Pharmacy
• Preparatory Course
• American Program

The faculty of general medicine at this prestigious university has the winning equation for preparing the students to clear USMLE and integrate them into the hospital system.

To improve the student-teacher relationship, USMF permits a ratio of 1:15 in the first year (1 teacher per 15 students). This further reduces to 1:9 ratios. All the exams and tests conducted in the university are computer-based as per international standards.

Members of the Moldovan faculty teach usually for around 20 hours per week which is one of the highest workloads in the world.

Benefits of Studying in USMF

• University on the list of World Health Organization.
• Scientific Medical Library with 1 million books.
• 14 well-equipped scientific labs.
• The Medical Council of India has also approved it as a recognized institute for medical education.
• Has been accredited by the National Council of Academics Evaluation and Accreditation of the Educational Institutions from the Republic of Moldova.
• All the tests and exams are computer-based as per international standards.
• The syllabus is compatible with USMLE.

Student’s Life

• At present 1000+ Indian students are studying in USMF.
• With support from the university Indian students can conduct their cultural programs in Moldova.
• Besides this, students are given the freedom to conduct extra-curricular events with no restrictions from the same.
• The University requires a 3-week stay for medical students in local hospitals every summer vacation from the end of the second year till the end of the course for the degree.

Hostel Facilities and Food

• USMF owns well-equipped classrooms, modern hostels, and contemporary fitness and sports complexes.
• There is also a canteen serving Indian food with chefs right from India.
• Students are even free to cook their food.
• A total of 16 hostel buildings are of USMF, wherein students can opt for 2 or 3 sharing rooms.
• Hostels are well-equipped with small corridors, and balconies on each floor.
• ATMs, cafes, canteen, clinics, and hospitals are located in close adjacency.

Admission Procedure

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Applicants desiring to be admitted to the University for a better medical career must submit the following documents to the Representation of USMF.

• School Leave Certificate (Transfer Certificate).
• Birth Certificate.
• International Passport.
• Certificate of Criminal Activity by Local Police (Absence of any Criminal Background).
• Certificate of Creditworthiness from the bank in Moldova.
• 10 photographs (3X4).
• Application of the aspirant.
• Parental permit for applicants under the age of 18.

Fee Structure

Accreditations and Recognitions

• Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova
• Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova
• World Federation of Medical Education (WFME)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMEE)
• Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE)
• National Medical Commission, India (NMC)

Country-at-a-Glance

The Republic of Moldova is a country in Eastern Europe, landlocked by Ukraine to the north, east, and south, and Romania to the west. The official language of Moldova is Romania which uses similar alphabets as English by making it easier to learn for foreign students.

USMF is settled in Chisinau, the capital and the largest city of Moldova, one of the greenest cities in Europe. It’s an economically booming city with the largest transportation hub. Chisinau has more than 6000 students from 33 countries creating the capital city home to 11 private and 12 public universities and a well-known destination for medical education in Europe.

Chisinau is warm during summers, and cold and windy during winter.

Cost of Studying Medicine in Moldova

Per year tuition fee to study medicine in Moldova lies between 3600 Euros to 400 Euros per year. 500-600 Euros is another average expenditure for food and accommodation.

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