Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU)
Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU) is the oldest and one of the most prominent government medical institutions in Central Asia, established in 1930 in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. With a legacy spanning over 90 years, SSMU is officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), ECFMG (USA), GMC (UK), and the Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BM&DC). The university provides international students with high-quality medical education supported by modern clinical infrastructure.
Scholarships at Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU)
Samarkand State Medical University offers an internationally accredited 5 to 6-year Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine - MD/MBBS) program taught 100% in the English language. The academic framework follows European Bologna standards, combining rigorous biomedical theory with early hands-on clinical internships across the university’s own specialized clinics and regional multidisciplinary hospitals.
For Bangladeshi medical aspirants, SSMU represents one of the most cost-effective and student-friendly destinations in Asia. Annual tuition fees are exceptionally affordable, averaging between $3,200 and $3,800, with low living costs and well-equipped on-campus international dormitories. Graduates are fully eligible to appear for national and international medical licensing examinations, including the BM&DC exam in Bangladesh, USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), and AMC (Australia).
The primary intake begins in the Fall Semester (September/October). Basic eligibility requires a minimum combined GPA of 7.0+ in SSC and HSC with at least 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), with no mandatory IELTS score. Through Global MBBS & Overseas Study Link Ltd., students receive comprehensive support including official university admission processing, document translation and notarization, Ministry registration, visa documentation, and airport reception upon arrival in Uzbekistan.