Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) is Moldova's national medical university, in the capital Chișinău. Moldova's official study portal lists its Medicine degree as a six-year full-time programme, and the university also offers undergraduate Nursing. Here is what Indian students should know for 2027-28.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Chișinău, Moldova
Founded	1945
Type	Public medical university
Programmes on this page	Medicine — MD (6 years, full-time); Nursing (undergraduate)
Intake	September 2027

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

About USMF

The university was founded in 1945, when a medical institute moved to Chișinău after the Second World War. It is named after Nicolae Testemițanu, a surgeon and public health leader who served as rector and as Moldova's health minister. USMF has faculties of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and public health, and trains most of Moldova's doctors. It has a long history of teaching international students, including students from Israel, Romania and India.

Medicine (MD)

The Medicine programme is a six-year full-time course leading to an MD. It follows the European structure: basic sciences in years one and two, pre-clinical subjects in year three, and clinical training in Chișinău's hospitals in the later years. USMF offers teaching for international students; ask the university to confirm that your track is taught in English in every year, as NMC rules require. You will also learn Romanian (Moldova's official language), and Russian is widely understood.

Nursing

An official university interview confirms that USMF offers undergraduate Nursing. Its admission route, duration and language may be different from Medicine, so ask for the current Nursing course details separately. Indian citizens who later want to work as nurses in India need Indian Nursing Council equivalency.

Why students choose USMF

• Moldova's national medical university with a long history.
• European-style curriculum and a country that is an EU candidate.
• Living costs lower than in most of Europe.
• A calm, safe capital city.

Things to think about

• Confirm English teaching for every year and the internship arrangement.
• Learn Romanian for patient contact.
• Check the NMC licence-eligibility condition for Moldova.

How admission works

Apply through USMF's international admissions office with your Class 12 documents, passport and NEET scorecard. Documents may need apostille and translation. After admission, apply for the study visa and then a residence permit in Moldova.

Fees and costs

Ask for the official 2027-28 tuition for Medicine (and Nursing, if relevant) in writing. Add hostel or rent, food, insurance, residence permit and travel.

Life in Chișinău

Chișinău is Moldova's capital and largest city, known for its green parks and boulevards. It is smaller and quieter than most European capitals, and living costs are low. Romanian is the official language, and Russian is widely spoken. Winters are cold and summers are warm. Most flights from India connect through Istanbul or other European hubs.

Before you apply to Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy

To practise in India later, you need a qualifying NEET-UG result before you join, and the course must meet the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same university, teaching in English and eligibility for a medical licence in Moldova. NMC does not approve or list foreign universities, so ask Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy to confirm these points in writing and read the latest notices on nmc.org.in. After graduating you will need to clear the licensing exam (currently FMGE) and a 12-month internship in India. Our MBBS abroad guide covers eligibility, documents, FMGE preparation and careers in detail.

2027-28 intake timeline

• October 2026 – January 2027: shortlist Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy and other options, read the official 2027-28 admission rules and check that the course meets the NMC conditions.
• February – April 2027: register for NEET-UG 2027 and get your passport and documents ready.
• May 2027: appear for NEET-UG 2027 (NTA will announce the date; recent exams were on the first Sunday of May).
• June – August 2027: apply to Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy through its official international admissions channel.
• September – October 2027: admission letter, visa, travel and joining.

Moldova's academic year starts in September. After admission, international students apply for the study visa and then a residence permit in Moldova.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, read these guides:

• MBBS in Moldova: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Moldova.
• MBBS 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 Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy is a medical education option in Chisinau. Moldova’s official study portal lists its Medicine degree as a six-year full-time programme.

An official university interview also confirms undergraduate Nursing. Applicants should request current Nursing course details rather than assuming it follows the Medicine admission route.

Courses and official information

• Medicine — MD — 6 years. Official programme information. Explore this course.
• Nursing. Official programme information. Explore this course.

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

Indian medical applicants should check the current NMC requirements, NEET bulletin, internship structure and local licensing conditions before applying. Admission alone does not give permission to practise medicine in India.

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