Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences

The Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) is Mongolia's leading medical university, in the capital Ulaanbaatar. Its School of Nursing offers a four-year Nursing bachelor's degree, separate from its shorter diploma courses. Here is what Indian students should know for 2027-28.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Founded	1942
Type	Public medical university
Programme	Nursing — bachelor's degree
Duration	4 years
Intake	September 2027

Always check fees, dates and rules for your intake on the official university website before you apply or pay.

About MNUMS

MNUMS began in 1942 as the medical faculty of the National University of Mongolia and later became an independent medical university. It trains most of Mongolia's doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists, and has schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, public health and traditional medicine. The university runs teaching hospitals and works with major hospitals in Ulaanbaatar. It also publishes information for international applicants.

The Nursing bachelor's programme

The university's official brochure describes a four-year Nursing bachelor's course, which is different from its shorter diploma courses. Make sure you apply for the bachelor's degree. A typical four-year programme covers:

• Foundation sciences: anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology and nutrition.
• Nursing practice: fundamentals of nursing, adult health, maternal and child health, mental health and community health nursing.
• Clinical placements: supervised practice in hospitals and clinics in Ulaanbaatar.
• Professional skills: ethics, communication, research and leadership.

Confirm the teaching language, the clinical placement arrangements and the entry route for the exact Nursing degree before you apply. Most patient contact in Mongolia is in Mongolian.

Why students consider MNUMS

• Mongolia's national medical university with a long history.
• A four-year bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Clinical training in the country's main hospitals in the capital.
• An unusual destination with a distinctive culture and landscape.

Things to think about carefully

• The teaching language and the need to learn Mongolian.
• Very cold winters; Ulaanbaatar is one of the coldest capitals in the world.
• Fewer Indian students than in other destinations, so less community support.

How admission works

MNUMS publishes international application information. You will usually need your Class 12 marks, passport, photographs, health certificate and proof of language skills. Ask about any preparatory language course, and the documents needed for the student visa. Mongolia's academic year usually starts in September.

Fees and costs

Ask for the official 2027-28 tuition and accommodation fees in writing. Living costs in Ulaanbaatar are moderate. Add winter clothing, heating, insurance, visa and travel.

Using a Mongolian nursing degree

To work as a nurse in India, you will need Indian Nursing Council equivalency. To work in Mongolia or another country, you will need registration with that country's authority. Collect detailed transcripts and clinical-hour records every year, because regulators look closely at these.

Life in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's capital and home to almost half of the country's people. It has a mix of Soviet-era buildings, modern towers and traditional ger districts. Mongolian is the main language, and some people speak Russian or English. Winters are extremely cold, with temperatures often far below zero, and air pollution can be high in winter. Summers are short and pleasant, with festivals such as Naadam in July. Flights to India usually connect through Beijing, Seoul, Istanbul or other hubs.

Before you apply to Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences

Check the language level you need for both the course and nursing registration, and confirm the entry rules for Indian school certificates. If you want to work as a nurse in India later, you will need equivalency from the Indian Nursing Council, so keep your syllabus, transcripts and clinical-hour records from the first year. Our Nursing abroad guide covers eligibility, registration and careers in detail.

2027-28 intake timeline

• Now – spring 2027: ask the School of Nursing about teaching language, clinical placements and the international entry route.
• Spring – summer 2027: apply through the university's international admissions process.
• August – September 2027: student visa, travel and joining. The Mongolian academic year usually starts in September.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, read these guides:

• Nursing in Mongolia: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Mongolia.
• Nursing abroad guide: eligibility, recognition in India, costs and choosing a country.
• Compare other universities by country, course and city.

How PSP Education can help

PSP Education has guided Indian students since 1992 and can help you decide whether Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

The Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences has a School of Nursing in Ulaanbaatar. Its official brochure distinguishes a four-year Nursing bachelor’s course from shorter diploma courses.

The university also publishes international application information. Applicants should confirm the language, clinical placements and entry route for the exact Nursing degree.

Courses and official information

• Nursing — 4 years. Official programme information. Explore this course.

Visit the official university website for current admission rules, fees and application dates.

For nursing practice in India, check the Indian Nursing Council’s foreign qualification equivalency process and the relevant registration requirements.