Termez University of Economics and Services is a private higher education institution located in the historic city of Termez in the Surxondaryo Region of southern Uzbekistan. The university sits close to the borders of Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, which makes Termez one of the most culturally diverse and strategically important cities in Central Asia. The institution was set up to serve the growing demand for skilled professionals in economics, service industries, and, more recently, medical sciences in this fastgrowing region. In 2023 the university opened its Faculty of Medicine and started its six-year MBBS program in the English medium, aimed at both local and international students who want to become qualified doctors.
The Faculty of Medicine at Termez University of Economics and Services is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) with the unique ID F0009425. This listing is the first step for any Indian student who wants to appear for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) or the upcoming National Exit Test (NExT) after finishing MBBS. The university is also recognised by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan and works under the rules set by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations. The medical program follows the standard six year model used across Uzbekistan, which is close in structure to the MBBS course offered in Indian medical colleges.
The campus is located in the city of Termez, which has a population of about 180,000 people. The city has a warm and dry climate for most of the year, with mild winters, which many Indian students find easy to adjust to. Living in Termez is cheaper than living in Tashkent or Samarkand and it is easy for students to manage their monthly budget. The university has modern lecture halls, well equipped science laboratories, a central library with printed and digital resources, a computer centre, and separate hostels for male and female students. Wi Fi is available across the campus, and the classrooms are fitted with projectors and smart boards for interactive teaching.
The MBBS program is taught fully in English, so Indian students do not need to learn Russian or Uzbek before joining. However, the university offers free basic Uzbek and Russian language classes in the first two years so that students can talk with patients during clinical rotations. This mix of English medium teaching and local language support is one of the reasons the university has become popular among students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and several African countries. The teaching faculty includes professors and clinical tutors from Uzbekistan, India, and other countries, many of whom hold PhDs and have long years of clinical or research experience.
Clinical training is a strong focus of the program. From the third year onwards, students spend a large part of their time at the affiliated regional and city hospitals in Termez. These hospitals handle a wide range of cases in general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and infectious diseases. Because Termez is a regional hub, the hospitals see patients from many nearby districts, and this gives students good exposure to real life clinical work. The World Directory profile of the university notes that clinical training makes up 75 to 99 percent of the full program, which is in line with global norms for medical education.
Life on campus is active and friendly. There are student clubs for sports, music, debate, and cultural events. The Indian Students Association helps new students to settle in, arranges Indian food and celebrates festivals like Diwali, Holi and Eid. Hostels provide twin or triple sharing rooms with attached bathrooms, study tables and heating for the winter. A common kitchen and a mess hall serve Indian, Uzbek and continental food. The university has a small gym, a football ground and indoor games for students who want to keep fit and have a break from studies.
Termez is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, with a history of over 2,500 years. It has a rich Buddhist and Islamic heritage and students can visit ancient monuments, museums and archaeological sites during weekends. The city is well connected by air and train to Tashkent and Indian students can fly home via Tashkent International Airport with one stop connections. The safety record of the city is good and the local people are known to be warm and welcoming to foreigners.
The fee structure of MBBS in Termez University of Economics and Services is one of the most affordable in Uzbekistan when compared to the cost of a private medical seat in India. There is no donation or capitation fee and the fee structure is fixed for the entire six years which helps the parents to plan the total expenditure. The university also offers a small merit scholarship for top ranking international students after the first year, based on academic performance and attendance.
After finishing the six year program, graduates receive the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD Physician), which is treated as equal to the Indian MBBS by the National Medical Commission. Indian students then need to clear the FMGE or NExT to get a licence to practise in India. Many graduates also go on to appear for the USMLE for the United States, the PLAB for the United Kingdom, or the AMC exam for Australia, since the Uzbek MD degree is accepted in most countries that follow WHO norms. Termez University of Economics and Services is a good option for students who want an affordable, English medium and internationally recognized MBBS in a safe and friendly environment.
From the very beginning, the Faculty of Medicine has been designed with a modern approach. Since its establishment in 2023, the university has invested in new anatomy dissection halls, histology labs with binocular microscopes, biochemistry benches and a physiology unit with basic simulation kits. One of the newer additions is the Skills Lab where students practise clinical skills like drawing blood, giving injections, doing CPR and stitching wounds on mannequins before they touch a real patient. This step by step teaching model helps students build confidence and reduces mistakes in the wards later on.
The teaching hospitals attached to the university include the Surxondaryo Regional Multi Profile Medical Centre, the Termez City Hospital, and several specialised centres for tuberculosis, maternity, and paediatric care. Because the region has a mix of urban and rural patients, students see a wide range of cases, from common infections and lifestyle diseases to rare tropical conditions. This kind of case mix is very useful for Indian students, since many of these conditions are also common in India and prepare them well for the FMGE, NExT, and future practice back home.
Student support is a strong point of the university. The International Students Office helps with visa renewal, police registration, medical insurance, and hostel allotment. There is a 24 hour helpline for emergencies, and Indian coordinators are available on campus to help new students with paperwork, banking, SIM cards, and travel. This close support system is one of the main reasons Indian families feel safe sending their children to Termez.