Tashkent Medical Academy Fees for Pakistani Students 2026 — Complete Breakdown

📅 Last updated: September 2026

Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA) is consistently the first university Pakistani students ask about when researching MBBS in Uzbekistan — and the fees question is always the first one. This post gives you the complete, honest 2026 fee breakdown in both USD and Pakistani rupees, covering every cost from tuition to visa to living expenses, so your family can plan a real budget without surprises.

Quick answer for Pakistani students: TMA annual tuition is approximately $3,500–$4,200 per year. Total annual cost including hostel, food, and living is approximately $5,500–$7,000 per year. Over the full 6-year MBBS program the total investment is approximately $33,000–$42,000 USD — or roughly PKR 9.2 million to PKR 11.7 million at current exchange rates.

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Why Tashkent Medical Academy for Pakistani Students

Before the fees breakdown, a quick context note. TMA is currently our primary recommendation for Pakistani MBBS students in Uzbekistan for one specific reason: it maintains consistent WDOMS listing and WFME accreditation coverage — the two conditions PMDC requires for foreign medical graduate registration in Pakistan.

Following India’s NMC advisory in April 2026 raising concerns about three other Uzbekistan medical universities (TSMU, Samarkand, and Bukhara), TMA stands as the most reliably verified option for Pakistani students in 2026. Read our complete PMDC recognition guide for Uzbekistan for full details.

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TMA MBBS Fee Structure 2026 — Year by Year

PKR conversions use approximate mid-2026 exchange rates (1 USD ≈ PKR 280). Exchange rates fluctuate — always add a 10–15% buffer to your budget calculations.

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Year 1 One-Time Additional Costs

First year has extra costs that don’t repeat in subsequent years. Pakistani students must budget for these separately:

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Monthly Living Costs in Tashkent — 2026

Living costs in Tashkent are among the lowest of any MBBS destination for Pakistani students.

Annual living cost outside tuition and hostel: approximately $2,460–$4,080 per year.

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Total 6-Year MBBS Budget — Pakistani Students

Combining tuition, hostel, living costs, and year 1 one-time costs:

For comparison: Private MBBS college fees in Pakistan range from PKR 1.5 million to PKR 3 million per year — meaning 6 years of Pakistani private MBBS costs PKR 9 million to PKR 18 million in tuition alone, without living costs. Uzbekistan’s total 6-year investment including living is competitive with or lower than Pakistani private medical colleges depending on the institution.

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How and When to Pay TMA Fees

Payment timing:
Fees at TMA are paid per semester — there are 12 semesters in the 6-year MBBS program. This means approximately $1,750–$2,100 per semester for tuition, plus $300 for hostel per semester.

Payment method:
Fees are paid directly to the university bank account in Uzbekistan. Students typically:

• Carry first semester fees in USD cash on arrival
• Transfer subsequent semester fees via international bank transfer or through family via Wise or Western Union

No middleman or agent commission: TMA fees are paid directly to the university. Any consultant asking you to pay tuition through their account rather than directly to TMA should be treated as a serious red flag.

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TMA Fees vs Other Uzbekistan Medical Universities

Given the April 2026 NMC advisory, we recommend Pakistani students focus on TMA in 2026. The fee difference between universities is not significant enough to justify the risk of choosing an institution with operational quality concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total MBBS fee at Tashkent Medical Academy for Pakistani students?

The total 6-year MBBS cost at TMA including tuition, hostel, living costs, flights home annually, and year 1 setup costs is approximately $42,000–$58,000 USD — or PKR 11.9 million to PKR 16.4 million at mid-2026 exchange rates.

Is TMA tuition paid yearly or per semester?

Fees are paid per semester. There are 12 semesters in the 6-year MBBS program. Tuition per semester is approximately $1,750–$2,100 plus $300 hostel fee.

Can Pakistani parents send money directly to Tashkent from Pakistan?

Yes — international bank transfers, Wise, and Western Union all work for sending money from Pakistan to Uzbekistan. Most Pakistani families use a combination of sending money through established channels and students carrying some cash on return trips after semester breaks.

Is Tashkent Medical Academy PMDC recognized?

TMA is WDOMS-listed and covered under WFME-recognized accreditation frameworks — satisfying PMDC’s two conditions for foreign medical degree registration. Pakistani students who also meet the 60% FSc and 50% MDCAT requirements are eligible for PMDC registration after graduating from TMA. Read our complete PMDC Uzbekistan guide for full details.

How does TMA MBBS cost compare to private medical colleges in Pakistan?

Pakistani private MBBS colleges charge PKR 1.5M–3M per year in tuition alone — meaning 6-year tuition of PKR 9M–18M without any living costs. TMA’s complete 6-year budget including all costs is PKR 11.9M–16.4M. For students who cannot secure a government MBBS seat in Pakistan, TMA frequently represents comparable or better value.