Study Medicine in Europe through PATHE

Situated in Belarus, Eastern Europe, Vitebsk State Medical University (VSMU) is one of the best Medical Universities in the world. A state owned University, VSMU was ranked as number one among all the medical universities in Eastern Europe. Through PATHE Study Medicine, now students in Sri Lanka can obtain the chance of studying in this prestigious university to become a medical doctor. Graduates of VSMU will have the opportunity to either practice in Sri Lanka or overseas such as in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Middle East and many other countries.

Gishan Sumanasiri with Vadzmin V. Prystupa, Head of International Department

When compared to many countries in the region, the Sri Lankan health care system takes precedence due to the stringent measures taken by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) when recruiting medical professionals.

More than 200 Sri Lankan students are currently studying in VSMU, and approximately around 40 of them are children of reputed medical consultants of Sri Lanka. VSMU is fully recognized by SLMC, WHO, the ECFMG (USA), the GMC (UK) and many other medical councils.

VSMU Library has more than 500,000 volumes of academic and scientific literature both in the form of hard copies as well as virtual volumes on CDs. Six circulation departments, seven reading halls of electronic library with capacity of 60 computers each, wi-fi access and more are also available for students utilizing the library.

All classrooms have multimedia technology, and the labs are equipped with the latest lab equipment to keep on par with world leading medical technology. The clinical base of the university also contain modern medical diagnostic equipment and the bed fund of the clinical department is more than 6200 where students are able to gain ample clinical experience. PATHE Study Medicine, the sole representative of VSMU in Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Singapore provides guidance each step of the way for hopeful students who wish to study medicine at the University. From student admission to visa to housing, all will be taken care of by PATHE Study Medicine at an affordable cost where the total cost is well below 4 million Sri Lankan rupees. Students who come to PATHE Study Medicine will have to go through a screening process to ensure that the best students are chosen to goto VSMU as there are only a limited number of seats available for Sri Lankan students each year.

Furthermore PATHE Study Medicine provides all student related services including medical insurance, medical checks, student visa, and hostel facilities. Students and parents have the option of paying the tuition fee through installments and unlike Bangladesh, Nepal and Georgia they are not required to pay 50% money upfront.