Yerevan Haybusak University MBBS: FMGE and NMC Rules

Yerevan Haybusak University is a private university in Yerevan, Armenia, founded in 1991, whose Institute of Medicine teaches General Medicine to Indian students. In the FMGE December 2025 exam, 17.51% of its graduates passed (66 of 377). Its institutional accreditation, granted in June 2023, ran until 29 June 2026.

Key Takeaways

• Founded in 1991, medicine-heavy: in 2022/23 the university had 2,105 students, and 1,830 of them studied in the Institute of Medicine, according to the 2023 accreditation report.

• FMGE pass rate of 17.51% in December 2025: 66 of 377 graduates passed, roughly one in six. That is above the Armenia average of 14.23% but below the national figure of 23.94% (NBEMS FMGE Performance Report 2025).

• Accreditation with conditions: the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA) accredited the university for three years with a condition. The ANQA State Accreditation Register entry shows it valid from 29 June 2023 to 29 June 2026.

• NMC rules decide whether the degree counts in India: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same university, English medium, and a licence to practise in Armenia (NMC FMGL Regulations 2021).

• NEET UG is compulsory: Indian students who go abroad for MBBS on or after May 2018 must qualify NEET UG, as set out in the NMC FAQs on the Screening Test Regulations.

Yerevan Haybusak University at a glance

The student and staff figures come from the HAKA institutional accreditation report for Yerevan Haybusak University. The accreditation dates come from the ANQA register. The FMGE figures come from NBEMS, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, which runs the exam.

What is Yerevan Haybusak University?

Yerevan Haybusak University was founded in 1991. In 2003 it absorbed several other institutions and took its present shape. Today it is a multi-faculty university with four institutes and 40 clinical and specialised centres. It offers 18 study programmes in medicine, law, humanities, economics and design.

Medicine is the core of the university. In 2022/23, 1,830 of its 2,105 students were in the Institute of Medicine, across General Medicine, Stomatology and Pharmacy. That is close to nine in ten students. The Institute of Medicine also had 97 of the 175 teaching staff. In 2022 the university took in more than 350 students from another Armenian university whose licences the education minister had suspended.

For a wider view of the country, including costs, climate and other universities, read our MBBS in Armenia guide.

Is Yerevan Haybusak University accredited?

Yes, with conditions. Armenian universities must hold institutional accreditation. Armenia's quality agency, ANQA, keeps the official list in its State Accreditation Register. For Yerevan Haybusak University, the accreditation was carried out by the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA).

The HAKA accreditation decision of 29 June 2023 accredited the university for three years with a secondary condition. Most recent decisions on the same register run for four years or more. As of 30 September 2026, the ANQA register lists no newer institutional decision for Yerevan Haybusak University. A family choosing this university in 2026 should ask the university for its current accreditation certificate in writing before paying fees.

Is Yerevan Haybusak University valid for NMC and Indian students?

The National Medical Commission (NMC), India's medical regulator, does not approve foreign universities one by one. Instead, the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021 set conditions every student must meet. A Yerevan Haybusak University degree counts in India only if all of them are met.

• Course length: the medical course must last at least 54 months.

• Internship abroad: a 12-month internship must be done at the same foreign university, after the course.

• English medium: the degree must be taught in English.

• Subjects: the course must cover the subjects listed in Schedule I of the regulations, equivalent to the Indian MBBS.

• Licence in Armenia: the graduate must be registered, or eligible to be licensed, to practise medicine in Armenia on the same terms as Armenian citizens.

• Whole course in one place: no part of the course or internship can be done in India or a third country.

• Ten-year limit: the course must be finished within ten years of joining.

• Back in India: a 12-month supervised internship in India and a pass in the licensing exam set by the NMC. Today that exam is the FMGE.

Our guide on how to check NMC and WDOMS recognition explains each check in more detail. If you joined a course abroad before 18 November 2021, older rules apply, explained in which NMC rules apply to you.

Yerevan Haybusak University FMGE pass rate, 2023 to 2025

The FMGE, or Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, is the exam an Indian student with a foreign medical degree must pass before working as a doctor in India. NBEMS publishes results for each university. Our explainer on what the FMGE exam is covers the format.

Two things stand out. First, the number of graduates sitting the exam rose from 166 in 2023 to 684 across the two 2025 exams, so the university now sends large batches to India. Second, the pass rate climbed sharply after 2023 and has held near one in five since then.

How does Yerevan Haybusak University compare in FMGE 2025?

All figures are from the NBEMS FMGE Performance Report 2025. Yerevan Haybusak University sits above the Armenian average in both 2025 exams. It is close to the national figure in June 2025 and below it in December 2025. Our country-wide view is in the post on FMGE pass rates for MBBS abroad and in the FMGE pass rate country-wise web story. You can also compare the state option on our Yerevan State Medical University page and the St. Tereza Medical University guide.

What the FMGE results mean for your family

A pass rate near 18% means about four in five graduates did not pass that exam. Many sit it again, so the share who pass in the end is higher. Still, a student who chooses Yerevan Haybusak University should plan for serious FMGE preparation from the clinical years, not only after graduation.

Who can apply to Yerevan Haybusak University from India?

An Indian student can join the General Medicine programme and keep the right to practise in India only if the student has qualified NEET UG. The NMC FAQs on the Screening Test Regulations state that NEET UG is compulsory for anyone starting a foreign medical degree on or after May 2018. The NEET result works as the eligibility certificate. The student must also meet the MBBS eligibility rules in India's Graduate Medical Education Regulations.

Who should not join Yerevan Haybusak University

• Students without a NEET UG qualifying score: without it, the degree cannot lead to registration in India.

• Students who need a course shorter than 54 months: NMC rules reject any shorter course, so a fast-track offer is a risk.

• Students offered internship in India or another country: NMC rules require the full internship at the same university in Armenia.

What to check before taking admission at Yerevan Haybusak University

Each check below comes from the NMC rules or the ANQA register. Ask for each one in writing.

1. Current accreditation: ask for the institutional accreditation certificate valid after 29 June 2026, and match it to the ANQA register.

2. Course length and internship: the admission letter should show at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship at Yerevan Haybusak University.

3. Medium of teaching: the admission letter and later the degree should state English as the medium of instruction.

4. Licence in Armenia: ask how graduates register to practise in Armenia, since NMC requires this.

5. Fees in writing: ask for an itemised fee letter showing tuition per year, hostel and insurance, in US dollars.

6. NEET UG scorecard: keep the scorecard safe. It is needed again when you apply for the FMGE and NMC registration.

Conclusion: is Yerevan Haybusak University a good choice for MBBS?

Yerevan Haybusak University is an established medical university in Yerevan with a large Indian intake. Its FMGE pass rate, at 17.51% in December 2025, is above the Armenia average but below the best in the country. The real question in 2026 is accreditation. The last decision ran until 29 June 2026, so a family should see a current certificate before committing.

futureMBBS works with 23 partner universities in 9 European countries, listed on our partner universities page. Armenian universities are not among them, so this guide gives the official data only.

Frequently asked questions about Yerevan Haybusak University

Is Yerevan Haybusak University NMC approved?

The NMC does not approve foreign universities one by one. A Yerevan Haybusak University degree counts in India if the course runs at least 54 months and is taught in English. It must include a 12-month internship at the same university and lead to a licence in Armenia. The graduate then needs the FMGE and a 12-month internship in India.

What is the FMGE pass rate of Yerevan Haybusak University?

In the FMGE December 2025 exam, 66 of 377 Yerevan Haybusak University graduates passed, a pass rate of 17.51%. In June 2025 it was 19.54% (60 of 307). In 2024 it was 23.46%, and in 2023 it was 6.02%. These figures come from the NBEMS FMGE performance reports for each year.

Is Yerevan Haybusak University accredited in 2026?

The ANQA State Accreditation Register lists an institutional accreditation by HAKA, positive with some conditions, valid from 29 June 2023 to 29 June 2026. As of 30 September 2026 the register shows no newer decision. Families joining in 2026 should ask the university for its current certificate in writing.

When was Yerevan Haybusak University founded?

Yerevan Haybusak University was founded in 1991 in Yerevan, Armenia. In 2003 it absorbed several other institutions and became the multi-faculty university it is today. It now has four institutes and 18 study programmes. Medicine dominates: 1,830 of its 2,105 students were in the Institute of Medicine in 2022/23.

Is NEET required for Yerevan Haybusak University?

Yes. NMC rules say any Indian student who starts a foreign medical degree on or after May 2018 must qualify NEET UG. Without a qualifying NEET UG result, a Yerevan Haybusak University degree cannot lead to FMGE eligibility or registration as a doctor in India. Keep the NEET scorecard for later applications.

How does Yerevan Haybusak University compare with Yerevan State Medical University?

In FMGE December 2025, Yerevan State Medical University scored 26.67% (56 of 210), while Yerevan Haybusak University scored 17.51% (66 of 377). In June 2025 the two were close, at 19.16% and 19.54%. Yerevan Haybusak University sends larger batches, so its results reflect more candidates.

How many students study at Yerevan Haybusak University?

In 2022/23 Yerevan Haybusak University had 2,105 students, according to its 2023 HAKA accreditation report. Of these, 1,830 studied in the Institute of Medicine across General Medicine, Stomatology and Pharmacy. The university had 175 teaching staff, with 97 working in the Institute of Medicine.

Sources

• ANQA State Accreditation Register: Yerevan Haybusak University institutional accreditation

• HAKA institutional accreditation decision for Yerevan Haybusak University, 29 June 2023 (PDF)

• HAKA institutional accreditation report for Yerevan Haybusak University, 2023 (PDF)

• NBEMS FMGE Performance Report 2025 (PDF)

• NBEMS country and institute-wise FMGE performance 2024 (PDF)

• NBEMS country and institute-wise FMGE performance 2023 (PDF)

• NBEMS FMGE examination page

• NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021 (PDF)

• NMC FAQs on the Screening Test Regulations 2002 (PDF)

• NMC rules and regulations page