What is WHO recognition for medical universities?

WHO recognition means inclusion in the World Directory of Medical Schools maintained by international medical education bodies. It verifies that universities meet minimum global standards for medical education. This is separate from NMC recognition required for practicing in India.

Is WHO recognition same as NMC recognition?

No, they are different. WHO recognition indicates global educational standards compliance. NMC recognition specifically validates degrees for practice in India. You need NMC recognition to appear for FMGE and practice in India. WHO recognition helps with international opportunities.

Can I practice in India with only WHO recognition?

No, WHO recognition alone does not allow practice in India. You must graduate from an NMC recognized university and clear FMGE to practice. WHO recognition without NMC recognition means your degree cannot be used professionally in India.

Are all NMC approved universities WHO recognized?

Most NMC approved universities are also WHO listed since quality standards overlap. However always verify both recognitions separately. Some newer universities may have NMC approval pending WHO listing or vice versa.

Does WHO recognition help for USMLE or PLAB?

Yes, WHO recognition is required for USMLE eligibility in the United States. PLAB in the UK also requires graduation from recognized medical schools. If you plan international practice, ensure your university has WHO listing.

How do I verify WHO recognition?

Check the World Directory of Medical Schools at wdoms.org. Search by university name or country to verify listing status. The directory is updated regularly. Also ask admission counselors for documentary proof of WHO listing.

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WHO recognition through the World Directory of Medical Schools ensures your medical degree is globally accepted. This listing maintained by the World Federation for Medical Education and Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research includes universities meeting international standards.

Being listed in WDOMS does not automatically mean a degree is valid for practice in any specific country. Each country has its own licensing requirements. For India, NMC recognition is what allows you to practice. However WHO recognition adds credibility and may help with further studies or practice in other countries.

Most NMC recognized universities are also WHO listed since both evaluate similar quality parameters. The WHO directory verifies that institutions meet minimum standards for medical education including curriculum, faculty qualifications, clinical facilities and assessment methods.

When evaluating universities, check both NMC recognition for India validity and WHO listing for global credibility. Universities with both recognitions offer the best combination of immediate practice eligibility in India and potential international mobility.

The list below includes WHO recognized medical universities sorted by FMGE pass rate. This helps identify institutions that combine global recognition with proven outcomes for Indian students returning to practice.

WHO/WDOMS Listed

Listed in World Directory of Medical Schools. Meets international standards for medical education.

NMC + WHO Recognition

Universities with both recognitions offer India practice eligibility plus global credibility.

WHO Recognized Universities (100 listed)

Sorted by FMGE pass rate - globally recognized institutions

					NMC	WHO
International Medical Faculty	N/A	$10,000 (₹8,35,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northern State Medical College	a nearby urban area	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Issyk-Kul State University	Kyrgyzstan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1951	N/A
Peking University Health Science Center	Beijing	$1,800 (₹1,50,300)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1956	N/A
Fudan University Shanghai Medical College	Shanghai	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1927	N/A
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine	Shanghai	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1927	N/A
Zhejiang University School of Medicine	Hangzhou	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Huazhong University of Science and Technology	Wuhan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1953	N/A
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University	Kharkiv	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1805	N/A
Sun Yat-sen University	Guangzhou	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1924	N/A
Sichuan University West China Medical Center	Chengdu	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1892	N/A
Harbin Medical University	Harbin	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1926	N/A
Russian-Armenian University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Gavar State University	Gavar	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine	Changsha	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Medical University	Beijing	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1960	N/A
Nanjing Medical University	Nanjing	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1934	N/A
St. Luke'S Medical Center College Of Medicine	Philippines	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
Wuhan University School of Medicine	Wuhan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1943	N/A
China Medical University	Shenyang	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1931	N/A
Jilin University Norman Bethune Health Science Center	Changchun	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2000	N/A
Tongji Medical College	Wuhan	$2,000 (₹1,67,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
Shandong University School of Medicine	Jinan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
Nantong University Medical School	vibrant city of Nantong	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Southern Medical University	Guangzhou	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dalian Medical University	Dalian	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1947	N/A
Yerevan State Medical University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1920	N/A
Kant Medical Institute	city of Dehradun	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Haybusak University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Mkhitar Heratsi Yerevan State Medical University	Yerevan	$1,500 (₹1,25,250)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1920	N/A
University of Traditional Medicine	Armenia	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Saint Tereza Medical University	Armenia	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
American University of Armenia	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Yerevan Haybusak University	Yerevan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Naryn State University	Naryn	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1994	N/A
Artik State College	city of Artik	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gyumri State Pedagogical Institute	Gyumri	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1934	N/A
Vanadzor State University	Vanadzor	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1969	N/A
Bashkir State Medical University	Ufa	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Armenian Medical Institute	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Talas State University	city of Talas	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1994	N/A
Kazan State Medical University	Kazan	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1814	N/A
Caucasus University	Tbilisi	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2004	N/A
International Scientific Educational Centre of NAS RA	Yerevan	$400 (₹33,400)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Kursk State Medical University	Kursk	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
National Agrarian University of Armenia	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1994	N/A
Eurasia International University	Yerevan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1996	N/A
Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University	Turkistan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1992	N/A
National Institute of Health	Bethesda	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1887	N/A
Georgian National University SEU	Ontario	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
David Tvildiani Medical University	Tbilisi	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Orenburg State Medical University	Orenburg	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Perm State Medical University	Perm	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1916	N/A
Public Health and Health Management	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shirak University	Shirak Province	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1934	N/A
Batken State University	city of Batken	$2,000 (₹1,67,000)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dhaka Medical College	capital city of Bangladesh	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1946	N/A
Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College	Sylhet	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1962	N/A
Rangpur Medical College	northern city of Rangpur	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1970	N/A
Rostov State Medical University	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Siberian State Medical University	Tomsk	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chittagong Medical College	Chittagong	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1957	N/A
Saratov State Medical University	Saratov	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1909	N/A
Rajshahi Medical College	Rajshahi	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mymensingh Medical College	Mymensingh District of the Dhaka Division	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1924	N/A
Smolensk State Medical University	Smolensk	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Khulna Medical College	Khulna	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Barisal Medical College	Barisal	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1968	N/A
Comilla Medical College	Comilla	$1,250 (₹1,04,375)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Faridpur Medical College	Faridpur	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1992	N/A
Jessore Medical College	Bangladesh	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2010	N/A
St. Petersburg State Medical University	St	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tver State Medical University	Tver	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1944	N/A
Volgograd State Medical University	Volgograd	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Dinajpur Medical College	historical Ananda Sagar area of Dinajpur City	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1992	N/A
Bogra Medical College	Bogra Cantonment	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2014	N/A
Sher-e-Bangla Medical College	Barisal	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1968	N/A
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College	Dhaka	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1975	N/A
Cebu Institute Of Medicine Verified	N/A	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Zaporizhzhia State Medical University	Zaporizhzhia	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Ternopil State Medical University	Ternopil	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1944	N/A
Sir Salimullah Medical College	Dhaka	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1987	N/A
Carol Davila University Of Medicine	Bucharest	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1869	N/A
Bogomolets National Medical University	Kyiv	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1841	N/A
Lviv National Medical University	Lviv	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kharkiv National Medical University	Kharkiv	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1805	N/A
University of Santo Tomas	Manila	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dhaka National Medical College	Dhaka	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tbilisi State Medical University	Tbilisi	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1918	N/A
New Vision University	Georgia	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2008	N/A
University of the Philippines Manila	Philippines	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1908	N/A
De La Salle University	Manila	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
Odessa National Medical University	city of Odesa	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College	Dhaka	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University	Dhaka	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1976	N/A
West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University	Republic of Kazakhstan	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1961	N/A
Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy	Dnipropetrovsk	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Bangladesh Medical College	Dhaka	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Vinnitsa National Medical University	city of Vinnytsia	$1,800 (₹1,50,300)	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Kyrgyz National University	Bishkek	Contact for fees	Contact for fees	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1951	N/A

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* FMGE Pass Rate: Green (>50%), Yellow (30-50%), Red (<30%)

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