Supercontract May Be Abolished in Medical Universities

From the 2026–2027 academic year, the admission process for medical programs based on increased tuition contracts may be abolished. This is stated in a draft decision aimed at improving the medical and pharmaceutical education system.

According to the document, starting next academic year, the practice of increased contracts at the undergraduate level in medical universities will be suspended. The admission process will be organized based on transparency and quality criteria.

Key Details and Important Information: – Minimum passing scores will be established for each academic module and state examinations; – The passing score for medical specialties will be at least 70%, and for mid-level medical staff, it will be 60%; – Specialists in narrow fields will be trained only through residency and master's programs, while short-term retraining courses will be abolished; – Admission to primary targeted specialization courses (internship) will be discontinued.

These changes are aimed at improving the quality of medical education and further enhancing the system for training qualified professionals.