Qarshi State Medical University, Qarshi, Uzbekistan

Qarshi State Medical University is a government medical institution located in Qarshi — the capital of Kashkadarya region in south-central Uzbekistan. The university offers the MD programme (equivalent to MBBS in India) in English for international students over six years and is part of Uzbekistan's network of regional state medical universities extending quality medical education beyond the traditional centres of Tashkent and Samarkand.
Qarshi is one of Uzbekistan's most distinctive cities — historically significant as a trading post on the ancient Silk Road and today a growing urban centre with significant natural gas industry. The region has a semi-arid climate with very hot dry summers and cold winters, a pattern common across southern Uzbekistan. The city is less populous and more affordable than Tashkent or Samarkand, providing a quieter study environment for students who prefer a smaller-city setting.
The MD programme at Qarshi follows the standard 5+1 structure of Uzbek medical education, with five years of academic and clinical study followed by a mandatory one-year hospital internship at affiliated regional hospitals. The university is recognised by the NMC of India, WHO, and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Indian food options and hostel facilities are available for international students.
As with all Uzbek medical universities, students planning admission to Qarshi State Medical University should verify current FMGL Regulations 2021 compliance directly with the NMC at nmc.org.in before applying. India's NMC has issued multiple advisories in 2023, 2024, 2025, and April 2026 regarding Uzbek institutions, underscoring the importance of current due diligence regardless of which Uzbek university a student is considering.
For students who want the most affordable possible NMC-recognised degree combined with a quieter regional city environment in Uzbekistan, Qarshi offers a lower-cost option with a warm climate and strong cultural heritage. Students should balance this cost advantage against a thorough assessment of institutional quality and compliance.