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Top 20 Universities for Medicine according to QS rankings

QS World University Rankings for the subject Medicine in 2021, sees major fluctuations in top 20 universities ranking. The maximum number of universities that rank for Medicine in 2021 as per QS rankings belong to USA, that is 10 followed by UK: 05, Australia: 03, and Sweden and Canada with 1 university each. The top two positions are conquered by Harvard and Oxford University for both 2020 and 2021. It is only in the third and fourth positions an interchanging of rankings can be seen. The top ranking university - Harvard University scored 99.1 in 2020 while in 2021 the university scored 98.1. 

Check: Top medical universities abroad to pursue MBBS for Indian students.

QS World Ranking Medicine Universities 2021 Highlights 

Universities Ranking for Medicine by QS

550+ 

Top 3 Ranking Universities for Medicine

Harvard, Oxford & Stanford University 

Lowest 3 Ranking Universities for Medicine 

University of Western Cape, University of Toledo & Yamaguchi University

countries where medicine universities rank USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Netherlands, China, etc.

Maximum ranking universities per country  

USA: 10 

QS Ranking Indicators

Academic reputation, employer reputation, citations & H-index 

 Top 5 countries to pursue medicine

USA, UK, Australia, India & Canada

 Read: Advantages and Disadvantages of MBBS Abroad.

Top 20 Universities for Medicine as per QS Rankings

Here is the list of Top 20 universities for the subject of Medicine that have been ranked as per QS:

Top 20 Universities for Medicine

QS World University Ranking by Subject: Medicine 2021

QS World University Ranking by Subject: Medicine 2020

Harvard University

#1

#1

University of Oxford

#2

#2

Stanford University

#3

#4

University of Cambridge

#4

#3

Johns Hopkins University

#5

#5

Karolinska Institute

#6

#5

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

#7

#7

Yale University

#8

#9

UCL (University College London)

#9

#8

Imperial College London

#10

#10

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

#11

#12

University of California, San Francisco

#12

#10

Columbia University

#13

#13

University of Toronto

#14

#13

University of Pennsylvania

#15

#15

Duke University

#16

#16

King's College London (KCL)

#17

#20

The University of Melbourne

#18

#16

The University of Sydney

#19

#18

University of Washington

#20

#38

The rankings above indicate popular universities like Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and Cambridge Universities are the first choice for students willing to apply for admission to Medicine courses annually. These universities score highest in terms of QS rankings for their academic reputation, employer reputation, citations and faculty. 

reflect major changes at the 20th position where, the University of Washington made to #20 ranking position in 2021 from #38 in 2021. The university has scored 83.3 in 2021 and shown improvement. As per University of Washington Ranking the university scores highest for citations: 100/100 followed by academic reputation: 85.4/100 and finally employer reputation: 53/100.

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Why study medicine abroad?

Studying medicine in universities abroad comes with benefits like -  higher acceptance chances for admission, recognised degrees across the globe, better opportunities, practical experience, license to practice in the country of study and the home country as well.  

Which countries are the best to pursue medicine?

Some of the best countries that are home to top universities include - USA, UK, Australia, Sweden, Canada, etc. These countries have the best hospitals, helathcare workers and faculty that are experienced.

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In comparison to Indian universities offering courses in medicine, universities in USA and UK can charge upto INR 70 Lakhs in total. Whereas, in India, government colleges charge around INR 90,000 in total but private colleges can charge 20-30% higher than any other top country.

Which country offers MBBS course for free?

Germany offers admission to its universities with no tuition fee and only a small university and term fee. Thus, MBBS in Germany is also offered at no tuition cost but is not completely free as international students will have to incur expenditure on living and travelling and services charges.

In order to study medicine abroad what all entrance exams are accepted?

Entrance exams for medicine courses admissions varies per university abroad. Some universities require MCAT, IMAT, OMET or USMLE depending upon the country and its university. ELP test scores that are widely accepted include - TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, OET, etc. 

Can I practice medicine in India with a degree from abroad?

Yes, Indian students holding an international degree in medicine are eligible to practice in India only if they qualify for the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE). This exam is mandatory to be passed with 50% and above in order to practice medicine in India, eligible specifically for NBE students only.

What is the basic eligibility criteria to study medicine abroad?

Students willing to apply for medical courses admission abroad must have completed 10+2 and qualified for a valid entrance exam plus ELP tests for MBBS. While postgraduate medicine courses admission relies upon 10+2+4+internship along with entrance exam and ELP scores.
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Each year thousands of international students from all over the world come to study at various courses of the university. currently, there are 3932 total students at Torrens University out of which 986 are international students.

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The University of South Dakota expects a GPA score of 2.5 from undergraduates and 3 from postgraduates on the 4-pointer scale. Along with the GPA scores, undergraduates must meet the basic eligibility and submit an ACT score of 21 or higher and an SAT score of 1070 or higher. In addition, they must submit the required documents, such as academic history, transcripts, letters of recommendation, English language scores, and more.

Q:   What is the admission process for international students at University of Manchester?
A:

The application process at the University of Manchester can change depending on course chosen and level of study. The steps to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university are given as follows:

UG Application Process:

  • Student must apply through the UCAS common application portal.
  • They can go to the website and select the course that they are interested in.
  • Students are required to meet the eligibility requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.
  • Once they have decided on the course, the important documents are to be submitted such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements.
  • You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS.
  • Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.
  • The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

Check out:  tips to improve your SOP

PG application process: 

  • Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\
  • Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.
  • Complete the online application by providing your personal information.
  • Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course.
  • If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application. 

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Jiby Thomas

7 years ago

I want to pursue mbbs in usa. What are the procedure for it? What are the exams we have to write.

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8 years ago

Hello I'm currently a pharmd student and I'm interested in getting md in Germany what are the requirements and applications procedure

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Bilal Khan

9 years ago

I am pharmacist in pakistan . I want admission in4 year MD without mcat or enterance exam plz tell me

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