5 Toughest Exams in The World

2. UMSLE

Difficulty Level: 4.9

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a comprehensive three-part test that medical students, both domestic and international, must undertake to obtain medical licensure in the United States. Most people regard this exam hard to crack worldwide due to its extensive content and demanding structure. The USMLE covers over ten different medical disciplines and has 3 steps. The first step spans eight hours and encompasses eight sections. Step 2 is a two-day exam lasting nine hours, divided into two components. Lastly, Step 3 concludes the test with another two-day examination, also lasting nine hours.