Bosnia

Bosnia is an enchanting destination, but that is not all it offers. The reasons students decide to study in Bosnia for higher education are numerous. Studying for an MBBS in Bosnia and Herzegovina has several advantages:

1. Bosnian universities offer a fully English medium curriculum for the easy comprehension of international students.
2. The MBBS program in Bosnia is covered under the ECTS and Bologna Process. This ensures that the medical course is conducted, keeping the quality of education intact.
3. The medical universities in Bosnia are approved by WHO and other medical councils.
4. One of the prime reasons to study MBBS from Bosnia is the affordability of the fee structure.
5. Bosnia has a relatively pleasant climate all around the year, making it easy for students to study here.
6. The living cost in the country is also cost-effective; therefore, students needn’t worry about sustaining a living while studying.
7. The faculty at the universities is highly qualified.
8. There are no donation or capitalization fees accepted by universities in Bosnia.

If you wish to successful apply at your desired university, you must follow the process given below –

1. Choose your desired course and your university.
2. Fill in the application form at the official website of the university
3. Upload all the necessary documents asked by the university.
4. A short entrance exam is conducted.
5. Next, the university checks and reviews whether the candidate has fulfilled all the requirements or not. If they have, the university sends them an invitation letter.
6. Your documents must be submitted to the Federal Ministry of Education and Science for registration as an international student.
7. Next, the university gives the students all the documents required by the embassy for the visa application process.
8. The visa approval takes approximately a week’s time.

At the time of admission, students are required to show the following documents

1. Academic Documents
2. Certificate of secondary and higher secondary examination
3. IELTS or TOEFL certificates
4. Entrance exam clearance certificate
5. A valid passport
6. Medical certificate
7. Migration certificate
8. Invitation letter
9. Proof of fee payment
10. Student visa
11. Passport size photographs
12. Student Resume

If you are willing to study in Bosnia and obtain an international degree, you must fulfil a few eligibility criteria. Even though the eligibility criteria depend on the specific university, some major ones include –

1. Students must complete their higher secondary examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their major subjects.
2. A minimum score for the IELTS and TOEFL examinations is mandatory.
3. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
4. For SC/ST/OBC category, students must score at least a minimum of 40% in their PCB subjects.
5. Students must be at least 17 years of age at the time of application for an MBBS program.
6. Students must qualify for the entrance exam held by some universities.

As mentioned above, studying MBBS in Bosnia isn’t a costly affair. The fee is quite affordable, especially for Indian students. International students can study at approximately 12,000 Euros (yearly), while Bosnian citizens can study at 7,200 Euros (yearly).

The fee structure is relatively cheaper compared to most European countries.

MBBS is a six-year program that involves 360 ECTS credits. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) facilitates easy mobility across countries and recognizes qualifications. One semester is roughly equal to 60 ECTS credits. Having completed your MBBS program in six years, you will become a doctor. The first five years are usually dedicated to theoretical learning, and one year focuses on practical internships.