AlbaniaUniversity of Medicine, Tirana – Faculty of Medicine
The premier public health university in Albania, founded as the Higher Institute of Medicine in 1952 and reorganized as the University of Medicine, Tirana in 2013. Its Albanian-medium medical training is conducted at the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT).
- Eligibility Criteria: Minimum 50–60% in PCB in 12th Grade, Albanian language proficiency, and national/university entrance examination.
- Course Duration & Degree: Master of Science in Medicine (MD Equivalent) · Duration: 6 Years (360 ECTS) · Albanian Medium (Public State Medical Track).
- Global Accreditations: Accredited by ASCAL (Albania), listed in WDOMS / WHO, and ECFMG & WFME recognized (Note: Taught in Albanian medium; non-EU jurisdiction).
- Clinical Teaching Hospitals: Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT) Tirana (1,600+ beds, 21 specialized clinics)
AlbaniaCatholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" – Faculty of Medicine
Distinguished private university in Tirana (UNIZKM) operating in direct academic partnership with the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Graduates receive a joint Italian Laurea Magistrale in Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) valid throughout the EU.
- Eligibility Criteria: Minimum 50–60% in PCB in 12th Grade, NEET Qualified (for Indian students in the English track), and university entrance test / interview.
- Course Duration & Degree: Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico in Medicina e Chirurgia (LM-41) · Duration: 6 Years (360 ECTS) · Italian / English Medium (Joint Degree with University of Rome Tor Vergata · EU Directive 2005/36/EC).
- Global Accreditations: Joint Italian EU degree issued by the University of Rome Tor Vergata (recognized under EU Directive 2005/36/EC), accredited by ANVUR & ASCAL, listed in WDOMS / WHO, and ECFMG approved.
- Clinical Teaching Hospitals: Catholic University Hospital 'Our Lady of Good Counsel' in Tirana, QSUT Tirana, and Policlinico Tor Vergata in Rome, Italy
AlbaniaWestern Balkans University – Faculty of Medicine
Modern private higher education institution in Tirana licensed in 2021 (medical instruction launched in 2022) and backed by the American Hospital Health Group. Features high-tech clinical simulation, digital anatomy tables, and direct rotations across American Hospital clinics.
- Eligibility Criteria: Minimum 50–60% in PCB in 12th Grade, NEET Qualified, and university entrance test / interview.
- Course Duration & Degree: Master of Science in Medicine (MD Equivalent) · Duration: 6 Years (360 ECTS) · English Medium (Bologna Process & NMC FMGL 2021 Compliant).
- Global Accreditations: Accredited by ASCAL (Albania) and listed in WDOMS / WHO (inaugural 6-year MD cohort graduates in 2028); aligned with Bologna 360 ECTS standards for USMLE, PLAB, and FMGE / NExT.
- Clinical Teaching Hospitals: American Hospital Group (Spitali Amerikan) comprising 5 JCI-standard hospitals across Tirana and the Western Balkans
ArmeniaYerevan State Medical University (YSMU)
The oldest and most prestigious state medical university in Armenia, founded in 1920 and named after medieval physician Mkhitar Heratsi. YSMU has trained thousands of Indian physicians and operates Heratsi and Muratsan hospital complexes.
- Eligibility Criteria: 50% in PCB in 12th Grade and NEET Qualified in the current or preceding 2 years (NMC FMGL 2021 regulations).
- Course Duration & Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) · Duration: 6 Years (360 ECTS Integrated MD Program; 6th Year Clinical Clerkships) · English Medium (NMC FMGL 2021 Compliant).
- Global Accreditations: Listed in WDOMS / WHO (F0000180), IAAR (WFME-recognized) & ANQA Armenia accredited, ECFMG certified, recognized by the Ministry of Health of Armenia; eligible for FMGE / NExT, USMLE, and PLAB.
- Clinical Teaching Hospitals: Heratsi Hospital Complex No. 1 & Muratsan University Hospital Complex (1,200+ combined beds, Yerevan)
ArmeniaErebuni Medical Academy Foundation
Medical academy established in Yerevan in partnership with the Erebuni Medical Center, one of Armenia’s largest tertiary clinical hospitals. Delivers intensive bedside clinical training in English.
- Eligibility Criteria: 50% in PCB in 12th Grade and NEET Qualified in the current or preceding 2 years (NMC FMGL 2021 regulations).
- Course Duration & Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) · Duration: 6 Years (360 ECTS Integrated MD Program; 6th Year Clinical Clerkships) · English Medium (NMC FMGL 2021 Compliant).
- Global Accreditations: Listed in WDOMS / WHO, ECFMG certified, recognized by the Ministry of Health of Armenia; eligible for FMGE / NExT, USMLE, and PLAB.
- Clinical Teaching Hospitals: Erebuni Medical Center (Yerevan - largest hospital in Armenia with 800+ beds)
ArmeniaMkhitar Gosh Armenian-Russian International University
Accredited international university in Yerevan, founded in 1996. The medical faculty offers an English-medium General Medicine program with clinical rotations across Yerevan city clinical hospitals.
- Eligibility Criteria: 50% in PCB in 12th Grade and NEET Qualified in the current or preceding 2 years (NMC FMGL 2021 regulations).
- Course Duration & Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) · Duration: 6 Years (360 ECTS Integrated MD Program; 6th Year Clinical Clerkships) · English Medium (NMC FMGL 2021 Compliant).
- Global Accreditations: Listed in WDOMS / WHO, ECFMG certified, recognized by the Ministry of Health of Armenia; eligible for FMGE / NExT, USMLE, and PLAB.
- Clinical Teaching Hospitals: Yerevan City Clinical Hospitals & Saint Gregory the Illuminator Hospital