Yerevan State Medical University (5500USD )
The public medical institution Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) named after Mkhitar Heratsi operates from Yerevan in Armenia. The establishment of Yerevan State Medical University dates back to 1920 until it gained independence as an institutional entity in 1930. During this time the university built a strong record of medical education and research activities. The educational institution operates through six academic units that include General Medicine, Stomatology, Pharmacy, Military Medicine, Public Health and Postgraduate and Continuing Education. YSMU invites 8,000 students from which 1,184 are international students. There is no explicit disclosure of Indian student numbers but global recognition of the university indicates substantial enrollment. The MBBS program tuition amounts to $5,000 yearly while hostel charges total $700 annually. The World Health Organization recognizes YSMU together with other major global organizations who list the institution in their World Directory of Medical Schools. Graduates who earn their medical degrees from YSMU can practice medicine in India through the endorsement by the National Medical Commission of India. Medical students choose the university because it holds its base in Yerevan capital city while providing contemporary facilities alongside Armenia's active cultural scene.