About the university

The State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemițanu" (USMF) is the main medical and pharmaceutical university in Moldova, founded in 1945. Recognized by WHO, MCI and ECFMG. Offers programs in General Medicine (6 years), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Postgraduate medical education. Popular destination for international students seeking affordable European-standard medical education. Clinical training at major Chișinău hospitals.

Key information

• Location: Chișinău, MD
• Ranking #1001
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• General Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Nursing

Programs (7)

• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Psychology
• Biomedical Engineering

Student body

• Total students: 6,500
• International students: 20%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €150 - €400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €4,000 - €7,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 55.00%
• Scholarships available: State scholarships for Moldovan citizens, Romanian Government grants, limited international merit scholarships. English-medium MD program available for international students.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Chișinău ~€300-500/month. Very affordable compared to Western European medical schools.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1945
• Teaching languages: Romanian, Russian, English, French
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.usmf.md