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MBBS in Armenia
ARMENIA
MEDICAL COLLEGES
LOCATION
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landlocked post-soviet country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located in Western Asia and is not Europe.
CONNECTIVITY
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Well connected with daily flights. Has direct flights from Delhi.
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Delhi to Yerevan. To & Fro 35,000 INR Approx.
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Chennai to Yerevan. To & Fro 45,000 INR Approx.
CULTURE
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The culture of Armenia encompasses many elements that are based on the geography, literature, architecture, dance, and music of the people which is unique, which is both modern and conservative with good family values. Very friendly, joyous, laidback and enjoy life.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
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An efficient & economical transportation system is available. The modes of transport include Metro, Bus, Mini Bus, Trolleybus, and Taxi.
DEVELOPMENT:
LANGUAGE:
Armenian, but the older generation also knows Russian language well as they were part of soviet Russia once.
CURRENCY:
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Armenian dram (֏). 1֏ = 0.15 INR. Approx.
PROXIMITY TO INDIA:
India to Armenia is around 3900 Km. Same as the to & fro distance from Chennai to Delhi.
CLIMATE:
Highland Continental Climate ranging from -5 °C during winter to +25 °C during summers.
SOCIAL, FOOD & SAFETY
Availability of food & grocery
Good varieties of vegetables, meats, fruits and milk products are widely available in farmers market, super market and mini markets. Even Indian grocery shops are available in
Cost of living comparison
Cost of living in Armenia is moderate when Compared to India.
COST OF LIVING COMPARISON CHART
INDIAN FOOD
Some universities have an Indian Canteen maintained by Indian contractors offering Indian food at economical rates. There are Indian restaurants around the city but most of them will be a bit expensive to dine on a regular basis. However, there are also some small Indian, Arabic, and various food kiosks near medical college hostels that provide food at economical rates for the students. Self-cooking is economical & recommended.
SAFETY
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Safe environment but late-night outings are to be avoided.
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As per the Global Peace index Armenia ranks 118th amongst 163 countries listed. India ranks at 141.
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Download the Global Peace Index 2020 Pdf listing with various statics.
Security in Campus
Security protocols are in place, no one can enter the hostels or college buildings without proper documents. It is guarded by Hostel guard who maintain regular shifts to monitor the movement of the students in and out of the hostel and the university. Some colleges have separate hostel for girls and some have different floors specially dedicated for the girl students.
CAMPUS
Traditional and Modest Campus with all the essential facilities.
LECTURE HALLS
Standard & up to the mark lecture halls and Auditorium with all the essential facilities.
CLASS ROOM
Moderately structured Classrooms with essential facilities.
INTERNET
Paid Internet widely available inside the campus & Hostel
LIBRARY
Well stocked Library with all basic medical books in international languages are available and has a great environment to study.
AFFILIATED HOSPITAL
Good hospitals with fair amount of patient flow.
PRACTICAL LABS
Moderately maintained Practical labs with essential requirements. Cadavers are not available in Armenian medical colleges as it is not permitted to be used due to their Orthodox Christian background instead they have plastic models to work with.
CANTEEN
Economical & hygienic Armenian and Russian food is available at Hostel Canteens inside the campus. In some universities Indian canteens are run by Indian contractors.
HOSTEL
Some universities have bad & old hostel buildings with common bath and toilets and some hostels are moderate and good.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students can use the inhouse facilities like the Gym, can participate in various Sports activities, academic competition, Cultural activities & Associations activities in the college.
ACADEMICS
PRE MEDICAL COURSE (NMT)
For English medium there is no Pre medical course.
DURATION
6 years program and after passing the FMGE exams have to undergo 1-year compulsory internship in India.
NEET UG
Required only for some universities but it is mandatory as per the norm of the Indian government to study medicine.
Language requirement
Average English knowledge is required (No need for IELTS/TOEFL)
Entrance exam/interview
In most universities, it is not required.
Medium of teaching
First 3 years in English except for few universities that conduct for the entire 6 years in English.
Additionally, they teach you Latin which will be very helpful in understanding the medical terminology. This is a unique feature in Armenia like in most of the East European Medical colleges which we strongly recommend students to take it seriously.
Updated curriculum
Moderately outdated
Availability of Updated textbooks
The syllabus books are mostly not updated, only some universities recommend updated textbooks.
The necessity to read textbooks
Moderately encouraged
Strength of a class
Has a good student-to-teacher ratio of around 10 -15 students in a batch for a teacher.
Proficiency of faculties
Good but some have a language barrier
Lectures
PPT based conventional
The efficiency of Classes & practicals
Efficient & interactive (viva based)
The pattern of theory exam
Viva & MCQ based for some subjects
The pattern of practical exam
Viva based with skills/procedures
The efficiency of the evaluation system
Relatively good (sequential evaluation/class)
Relatively biased (class/practical performance based on the teachers only)
Attendance & discipline
Strict in most universities
Research labs & exposure
Average
The necessity of local language at the clinics
Highly Necessary
Clinical exposure
Low due to language gap/preference
Hands-on exposure
Faculties with the language gap
No time for teaching faculties
EU accreditation of the degree
Only in 1-2 universities
European Credit Transfer
Only in 1-2 universities
Bologna Agreement
The process is underway.
FMGE pass %
< 20%
Financial
Affordability
Economical with a medium budget at around 23 lakhs including Tuition fee and Hostel fee.
Capitation fees/Donation
No
Tuition fee/year
Most of the universities charge a Tuition Fee of around 4000 USD which is around 3,00,000 INR.
Hostel fee/year
About 1000USD equals to 75,000 INR per year.
Expenditure /month
Depends on individuals. On an average 200 USD should be enough that is 15,000 INR Per Month which includes food and nominal personal expenses.
Part-time work
Very difficult to get, but might get in some Indian restaurants. Anyways if you want score well in your academics this is not recommended.
Overall expenditure for completing the course with transport
Total budget required to complete your MBBS degree will be around 30 to 33 lakhs inclusive of your travel & nominal personal expenses.