Academics
Languages of instruction are Ukrainian, English, and Russian. Agreements on cooperation have been signed with universities from seven countries of the world. Recognized by W.H.O. 12 years' experience of teaching medicine in English.Foreign Students Faculty.
Ternopil State Medical University (TSMU) is a coeducational, public institution of higher education founded in 1957. Since 1998, TSMU has been rated among the top three medical universities of Ukraine.
Ternopil State Medical University is a leading provider of high quality educational medical programs for international students. TSMU works in a casual, friendly environment filled with people who work extremely hard to make sure every program is unforgettable. TSMU firmly believes in what it does and takes great pride in enriching the lives of thousands of young people through it unique LEAP!
Ternopil State Medical University ranks 3rd in Ukraine among the medical universities and has been awarded the IV (Highest) accreditation level by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
More than 800 international students from 48 different countries are studying in Ternopil State Medical University.
Ternopil State Medical University is listed in the FAIMER(International Medical Education) directory under ECFMG and the WHO(World Health Organization) directory of Medical Universities/Schools. TSMU’s degree is recognized by WHO, US Education Department, General Medical Council of England, EU Contries.
The system of education in Ternopil State Medical University is according to European Credit Test System (ECTS)
The following faculties function in Ternopil State Medical University: Medicine (6 Years – MD or MBBS), Dentistry (5 years), Pharmacy (5 Years), and Nursing (2-4 Years). Postgraduate programs are also offered in different fields. The medium of instructions are English, French, Russian and Ukrainian. TSMU is the only outstanding university in Ukraine where all faculties are taught in English.
The institutes are departments of Ternopil State Medical University are located in 12 educational buildings and 17 clinics and hospitals in Ternopil. The educational process is provided with the following academic staff: 3 corresponding members of Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine 80 Professors (PhD, D. Sc.) 278 Associate Professors (PhD) 116 Assistant Professors (PhD)
Ternopil State Medical University collaborates with a number of foreign institutions. According to the signed agreements we have exchange academic and research programs for the students and university staff with different universities in countries like USA, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Slovak Republic and Russia.
Ternopil State Medical University is the first university in Ukraine to develop the American Nursing Program. Today we have American Nursing School and International Nursing School where our students are studying according to the American Nursing School curriculum. TSMU collaborates with the University of South Carolina Upstate (USA) to exchange academic programs for the students of Nursing Faculty. Our Nursing School offers two degrees:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – two year program Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – four year program (or two years for those who already have nursing degree)
After graduation students are eligible to take the National Council License Examination (NCLEX) and Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) for registered nurses to start working and living in USA. After obtaining associate degree, students can transfer to USA for bachelor degree.
Ternopil State Medical University’s Nursing School also offers an additional NCLEX course to prepare graduates for their NCLEX exam.