Nepal is one of India's most amiable neighbours and has different treaties with India in various areas of mutual interest. Its close proximity to India and cultural as well as climate conditions were factors taken into consideration while choosing the venue for this prestigious venture.
The Universal campus is situated at Bhairahawa, very close to the Indian City of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, which is only 1 ½ hour's drive. It is located very close to the Indian border which is just 2 kms from Sounauli the last destination of the Indian Border. Sounauli is accessible from Gorkhpur by road, which takes 2 hrs journey by car. By air, the Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu is well connected with all major cities, worldwide.
From New Delhi, four flights are being operated daily to Kathmandu. Kathmandu International Airport
is also connected with the Indian cities of Mumbai, Calcutta, Varanasi, Bangalore and Patna. Domestic air carriers - Necon Air, Buddha Air, Everest Air, Cosmic Air, Mountain Air and Sangrila Air operate from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa daily.
An international Airport has been sanctioned by The Government of Nepal at Lumbini, aided by the Japanese. Lumbini is also connected by road from Kathmandu, which passes through the most picturesque snow-covered mountain ranges, the banks of the splashing Narayani River and also the lustrous grandeur of the world famous Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary. Gorakhpur, the closest Indian city is one of the hubs of Indian Railways and is connected to all major Indian cities.
The Universal College of Medical Sciences conducts the MBBS & BDS courses at Lumbini, the Lord’s own Land, where Gautam Buddha was born. The lush green, 120 acre UCMS campus has been equipped with all modern amenities required for certification and clearance from the Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Medical Council & Nepal Ministry of Education.
Facilities for running the Medical College like, well equipped Laboratories, modern Library, separate Hostels for boys and girls under the strict guidance of Wardens and 24 hours Security, availability of UCMS Teaching Hospital to the Students for Clinical teaching etc. have been effectively implemented by the Management, well in advance. The Administrative Office of the College at Kathmandu supervises all travel requirements and other acilities for the students and also their visitors.Lumbini,with its international reputation as a pilgrim center, has excellent hotel facilities that will ensure a comfortable stay for the visitors.Indian, Chinese, Nepalese, Continental and a variety of other cuisines are served. Lumbini is geographically located in the Therai region that comprises of plain lands and the climate is comparable to that of the North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi. During summer, the temperature could reach upto 40o C and in winter it falls to a minimum of 10o C. The management has made adequate arrangements in the College and Hostels to reckon with the climate conditions, including provision of air-cooled and heated hostel rooms.
