MBBS · Comparison guide
Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali Ibn SinovsCentral Asian University Medical School
A side-by-side breakdown of tuition, city, teaching medium, recognition, and admissions fit to help you decide which university suits you better.
By Bharath
Updated 27 Mar 2026
Head-to-head
Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali Ibn Sino has lower tuition| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | Check official fee | $11,000 |
| Duration | 6 years | 6 years |
| City | Bukhara, Uzbekistan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| University type | Public | Private |
| Teaching medium | English | English |
| Recognition | Public Medical Institute, Established 1990, International Admissions Page Available | Licensed by Ministry of Education (License 223409), Founded 2019, Cleveland Clinic Hospital Partnership |
| Full profile | View | View |
Who should choose which?
Best fit for
Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali Ibn Sino
- Students who want a public institute with a clearly stated interview-based international admissions process.
- Applicants comfortable confirming the final tuition figure directly with the official admissions team.
- Students interested in studying medicine in a historic UNESCO-listed city environment.
Best fit for
Central Asian University Medical School
- Students who want a private English-medium M.D. program with exact official tuition published online.
- Applicants who value on-campus housing and a modern campus environment in Tashkent.
- Students interested in a university that is building its medical ecosystem around hospital, simulation, and residency capacity.
Next step
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