Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi

Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi (YSMU) is Armenia's main state medical university. It offers General Medicine leading to the MD Physician qualification, with English, Russian and Armenian tracks, and also lists a one-year Management course awarding an MBA. Here is what Indian students should know for 2027-28.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Yerevan, Armenia
Type	Public medical university
Programmes on this page	General Medicine — MD Physician (6 years; English, Russian or Armenian tracks); Management — MBA (1 year)
Intake	September 2027

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

About YSMU

YSMU began as the medical faculty of Yerevan State University in 1920 and became a separate medical institute in 1930. It is named after Mkhitar Heratsi, a 12th-century Armenian physician known as the father of Armenian medicine. The university runs its own university hospitals and works with clinics across Yerevan. It has trained students from many countries, including India, the Middle East and Europe.

General Medicine (MD Physician)

The programme lasts six years and leads to the MD Physician qualification. International students can choose English, Russian or Armenian tracks. Teaching includes theory, simulation training and clinical subjects:

• Early years: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology and other basic sciences, with simulation-based skills training.
• Middle years: pathology, pharmacology, microbiology and introduction to clinical medicine.
• Later years: clinical rotations in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and other specialities in Yerevan's hospitals.

Choose the English track if you plan to practise in India, and confirm in writing that every year is taught in English. You will also learn Armenian to talk to patients.

The MBA (Management) course

YSMU's admissions table separately lists a one-year Management course awarding an MBA. This is a different programme from medicine, with its own entry rules and teaching language. It may suit graduates interested in healthcare management. Check its language, format and award carefully, and remember that formal equivalence in India is handled by the UGC.

Why students choose YSMU

• Armenia's leading state medical university, in the capital.
• Its own university hospitals and simulation training.
• An established English track for international students.
• Yerevan is safe, friendly and affordable.

Things to think about

• Confirm English teaching for all years and the internship arrangement in writing.
• Learn Armenian for patient contact.
• Check the NMC licence-eligibility condition for Armenia.

How admission works

Apply through YSMU's international admissions office with your Class 12 documents, passport and NEET scorecard. The university may hold an entrance test or interview. After admission, you get the documents needed for the visa and, after arrival, a residence permit.

Fees and costs

Ask YSMU for the official 2027-28 tuition for the English track in writing. Living costs in Yerevan are moderate. Add accommodation, food, insurance, residence permit and travel.

Life in Yerevan

Yerevan is Armenia's capital, with Mount Ararat visible on clear days. It is known for its pink stone buildings, cafés, museums and safe streets. Armenians are friendly to foreign students, and there is a large Indian student community. Winters are cold and summers are hot and dry. Flights to India usually connect through the Gulf.

Before you apply to Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi

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 Armenia. NMC does not approve or list foreign universities, so ask Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi 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 Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi 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 Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi through its official international admissions channel.
• September – October 2027: admission letter, visa, travel and joining.

Armenian universities usually start the academic year in September. Indian citizens can check current visa rules with the Embassy of Armenia in New Delhi; after arrival, students apply for a residence permit with the university's help.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, read these guides:

• MBBS in Armenia: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Armenia.
• 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 Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi offers General Medicine leading to the MD Physician qualification. International study options include English and Russian. Medical teaching includes theory, simulation and clinical subjects.

The admissions table separately lists a one-year Management course awarding an MBA. Applicants must check its entry rules and language independently from the medical course.

Courses and official information

• General Medicine — MD Physician — 6 years; language: English, Russian or Armenian tracks. Official programme information. Explore this course.
• Management — Master of Business Administration — 1 year. 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.