Difference of studying MBBS in Ukraine vs the Philippines for Indian students

Intro: Studying MBBS outside India might seem like an interesting and affordable option but along with the affordability and interest, it takes along a bucket of confusion. You might be confused about which county you should travel to so that you get the best experience. Now, when you look at any article make sure you are not looking at sponsored ones because they will pick a side, the honest answer is that no one can tell you what would be best for you. There might be great chances that something that they are suggesting can be awful for you because it will not match your requirements and budget.

In this article, we are going to talk about two countries that are getting popular among medical aspirants in India. We are talking about the Philippines and Ukraine, the growing countries for medical educations. In this article, we will let you know about the parts that are important for you to know about these certain countries. Adding some personal notes in the end, we will also let you know what we think about both countries. Read carefully and don’t assume too soon.

Philippines

In the Philippines, you get to study in a world-class university where you get everything that you can ask for. The country might not be that well developed but its medical infrastructure is growing. They have universities that are accredited by WHO and MCI and all other world-level health organizations. These are the basic things that you need to know before you start your medical education in some top universities in the Philippines. Let’s tell you more about it:

• You will get to find many similarities with India in the climate, the complexion of people, but, the country is cheaper than India.
• The people really love basketball, that is why if you are a basketball fan, this can be a country where you will find many friends.
• More than 50% of the population has health insurance there and that tells how much priority they give to their health. This can also be termed as an achievement of the government.
• If you have been trained to drive in India, unlearn everything because the traffic is nowhere the same. You have to again learn from a local.
• They provide great hostel facilities to the students and also scholarships to the ones who deserve it.

Ukraine

Ukraine is growing in terms of popularity and standards of education in medical institutions. Some colleges in this country have seen great numbers of Indian students. That is a good sign and the reasons are many. They have also started to provide great facilities to the students both on campus and in the hostel. The security is better, they have installed cameras at all the important points and have guards who make sure nothing goes wrong. Other things that you should know are:

• Ukraine has colleges with affordable fees
• The people in the country as friendly and helping
• You need to pass an exam after your final year and internship and it consists of two levels. Only after clearing both, you get to give your examination.
• You get scholarships in some universities, the government also makes sure it provides students with special academic records with some extra benefits.

Conclusion:

Both the countries are growing, they are improving in terms of education, living, security and more. Ukraine has one extra layer of examination that might make it seem tougher but that exam (KROK) has its own benefits. Now, it is better that you have a look at the medical universities and looks at the things they provide and then decide accordingly. Overall, both countries are safe and provide a welcoming space.