English-medium BS, MS, PhD and MD/MBBS programs at Bukhara State University and Bukhara State Medical Institute, with an all-inclusive $3,500 first-semester package.
Tuition
$3,000 – $4,000 / year
Living cost
Hostel $300 – $500 / semester
Intakes
Admissions open for 2026
Language
Uzbek / Russian — programs taught in English
Currency
UZS (Uzbekistani Som)
Why Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has become one of the most affordable English-medium study destinations for Pakistani students, with admissions open for 2026 at Bukhara State University and Bukhara State Medical Institute (named after Ibn-e-Sina).
PROGRAMS — BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY (English medium)
• BS — 4 years — $3,000
• MS — 2 years — $3,200
• PhD — 3 to 5 years — $3,000–$4,000
ELIGIBILITY
• BS (BBA etc.): minimum 60% in FSc / A-Level / HSSC
• MS (MBA / MS): minimum 60% in Bachelor's degree
• PhD: 2 conferences and 2 published articles
PROGRAM — BUKHARA STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE (Ibn-e-Sina)
• MD / MBBS — 5 + 1 years
FIRST-SEMESTER PACKAGE — $3,500 USD
Includes: first-semester tuition fee, first-semester hostel accommodation, visa assistance, medical checkup (first time only), insurance (first time only), complete admission support, administrative fee, Panafil / ID card, bank account setup and legal support. The medical institute package also covers the university development fund and airport-to-university transfer.
FROM THE SECOND SEMESTER ONWARDS
• Tuition fee: $600–$1,000 per semester (varies by course)
• Administrative charges: $250
• Hostel: $300–$500 per semester
• Police registration: $140 (as per government policy)
• Visa extension: $200
All figures are in USD as quoted by our partner universities. Our counselor confirms the exact, current amounts and the PKR equivalent at today's rate before you apply.
Top universities
Bukhara State University — BS (4 years) $3,000, MS (2 years) $3,200, PhD (3–5 years) $3,000–$4,000. Bukhara State Medical Institute, named after Ibn-e-Sina — MD/MBBS, 5 + 1 years.
Popular courses
MD / MBBS, BBA, MBA, MS, PhD — all English medium
Scholarships
Scholarship availability varies by program and intake — speak to a NextStep counselor for the current options.
Student visa process
Visa assistance is included in the first-semester package. After arrival, police registration (approx. $140, per government policy) and annual visa extension (approx. $200) are required. Our team handles the paperwork end to end.
Work rights
Student work regulations vary — confirm the current rules with a NextStep counselor before making plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study in Uzbekistan from Pakistan?
Tuition in Uzbekistan is typically $3,000 – $4,000 / year, and living costs are around Hostel $300 – $500 / semester.
What are the intake months for Uzbekistan?
Main intakes: Admissions open for 2026.
Can Pakistani students work while studying in Uzbekistan?
Student work regulations vary — confirm the current rules with a NextStep counselor before making plans.
Are scholarships available in Uzbekistan?
Scholarship availability varies by program and intake — speak to a NextStep counselor for the current options.
What is the student visa process for Uzbekistan?
Visa assistance is included in the first-semester package. After arrival, police registration (approx. $140, per government policy) and annual visa extension (approx. $200) are required. Our team handles the paperwork end to end.
Ready to apply to Uzbekistan?
Free counseling — we handle admission to visa.
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