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
Transilvania University of Brasov	Brasov	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
Ovidius University of Constanta	coastal city of Constanta	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1961	N/A
Fergana State Medical Institute of Public Health	Fergana	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Poltava State Medical University	Poltava	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1900	N/A
Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy	Timisoara	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy	Bucharest	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1856	N/A
Kyiv Medical University	capital city of Ukraine	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
American University of Central Asia	Bishkek	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
University of Oradea	Oradea	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1961	N/A
University of Georgia	Athens	$15,000 (₹12,52,500)	$112,200 (₹93,68,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
National Academy of Medical Sciences	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2004	N/A
Perm State Medical University	Perm	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1916	N/A
Comilla Medical College	Comilla	$1,250 (₹1,04,375)	$21,300 (₹17,78,550)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Harbin Medical University	Harbin	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1926	N/A
Termez Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy	Termez	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College	Dhaka	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1975	N/A
Andijan State Medical Institute	Andijan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$40,200 (₹33,56,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
College of Medical Sciences	Bharatpur	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1998	N/A
Tashkent State Dental Institute	Tashkent	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lviv National Medical University	Lviv	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kyrgyz State Technical University	Bishkek	$1,500 (₹1,25,250)	$19,200 (₹16,03,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1952	N/A
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova	Craiova	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy	N/A	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Shandong University School of Medicine	Jinan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
Kathmandu Medical College	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University	Turkistan	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1992	N/A
Bashkir State Medical University	Ufa	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3585	1930	N/A
Bukovinian State Medical University	Chernivtsi	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1944	N/A
St. Petersburg State Medical University	St	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center	Philippines	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1965	N/A
Titu Maiorescu University	Bucharest	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Crimean Federal University	Simferopol	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2014	N/A
Zaporizhzhia State Medical University	Zaporizhzhia	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Uzhhorod National University	Uzhhorod	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Apollonia University of Iasi	Iasi	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine	Shanghai	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1927	N/A
China Medical University	Shenyang	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1931	N/A
Wroclaw Medical University	Wroclaw	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Volgograd State Medical University	Volgograd	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3112	1930	N/A
Kursk State Medical University	Kursk	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Silliman University	Dumaguete City	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1901	N/A
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#1427	1918	N/A
Wuhan University School of Medicine	Wuhan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1943	N/A
Zhejiang University School of Medicine	Hangzhou	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Odessa National Medical University	city of Odesa	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
Sun Yat-sen University	Guangzhou	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1924	N/A
Jagiellonian University Medical College	N/A	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dhaka Medical College	capital city of Bangladesh	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1946	N/A
Medical University of Warsaw	close proximity to the university and offer a variety of housing options	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1950	N/A
Warsaw Medical University	capital city of Poland	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1950	N/A
Akaki Tsereteli State University	Kutaisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1938	N/A
Medical University of Gdansk	Poland	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Tbilisi Medical Academy	Tbilisi	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$52,200 (₹43,58,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1918	N/A
Sun Yat Sen University Revised	N/A	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kutaisi University	historic city of Kutaisi	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$46,200 (₹38,57,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
East European University	Georgia	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ilia State University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2006	N/A
De La Salle University	Manila	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
International Black Sea University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Gavar State University	Gavar	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
Grigol Robakidze University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1989	N/A
Kyrgyz Turkish Manas University	Bishkek	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$40,200 (₹33,56,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1995	N/A
Issyk-Kul State University	Kyrgyzstan	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1951	N/A
Kyrgyz National University	Bishkek	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1951	N/A
American University of Armenia	Yerevan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Ateneo de Manila University	Philippines	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1859	N/A
Medical University in Katowice	Poland	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1949	N/A
Russian-Armenian University	Yerevan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Vinnitsa National Medical University	city of Vinnytsia	$1,800 (₹1,50,300)	$26,400 (₹22,04,400)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Sumy State University	city of Sumy	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
Nepal Medical College	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1998	N/A
George Emil Palade University of Medicine	Targu Mures	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Samarkand State Medical Institute	Samarkand	$1,500 (₹1,25,250)	$19,200 (₹16,03,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine	N/A	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#107	2011	N/A
National Pirogov Memorial Medical University	Vinnytsia	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Georgian National University SEU	Ontario	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
European University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Nicolaus Copernicus University	N/A	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Siberian State Medical University	Tomsk	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3823	N/A	N/A
Tbilisi State Medical University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#2949	1918	N/A
Caucasus University	Tbilisi	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2004	N/A
Nantong University Medical School	vibrant city of Nantong	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Osh State University	city of Osh	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#5500	1956	N/A
Rangpur Medical College	northern city of Rangpur	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1970	N/A
Far Eastern University	Philippines	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1928	N/A
Astana Medical University	capital city of Kazakhstan	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1998	N/A
West Visayas State University	Iloilo City	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Eurasia International University	Yerevan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1996	N/A
Caucasus School of Medicine	Caucasus region	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2015	N/A
Cebu Institute Of Medicine Verified	N/A	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College	Dhaka	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
David Tvildiani Medical University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Saratov State Medical University	Saratov	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1909	N/A
Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical College	Kazakhstan	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Asian Medical Institute	N/A	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1918	N/A
University of Central Asia	heart of Central Asia	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2000	N/A
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1972	N/A
Chittagong Medical College	Chittagong	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1957	N/A
Kazakh National Medical University	Almaty	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A

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