MBBS in Russia 2024-25

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MBBS in Russia Overview

Russia has historically been India's most dependable ally since independence. This long-standing relationship has contributed to making MBBS Russia popular among Indian students. An MBBS degree in Russia is a highly sought-after option for Indian students seeking to study medicine abroad. Since 1985, India has witnessed a steady stream of students heading to Russia to pursue medical programs, cementing its status as a top destination for MBBS education in Russia.

With over 4,000 Indian students flying every year to study MBBS in Russia, it's evident that more than 50% of those seeking medical education abroad are choosing this exceptional country. Its reputed institutions further accentuate Russia's prominence in providing high-quality medical education. As such, medicine in Russia has become a popular choice for Indian students aspiring to excel in the medical field on an international stage.

Quick Facts about MBBS degree in Russia

Medical Universities in Russia	90+
Medium of Instruction	Bilingual,English, Russian
Duration of Medicine	6 years (incl. Internship)
Degree awarded	MD Equivalent to MBBS
Yearly Tuition Fee (INR)	2-4 Lacs INR
Total Tuition Fees (INR)	20-50 lakh INR
Ruble to INR	1 RUB = 1.05 INR
Licensing Exam For indian Students	Permitted
Internship	12 Months
Meeting NMC Criteria	Yes

MBBS degree in Russia for Indian Students

How many Indian students are pursuing MBBS education in Russia at the moment? The answer would be that there are almost 23000 Indian students in Russia for the MBBS program enrolled in various medical universities. Indeed, there are quite many medical aspirants in many countries. Nearly 70-80% of Indian medical students in Russia are studying at only 8-10 medical colleges.

MBBS in Russia vs MBBS in India

Parameter	India	Russia
College Type	Public & Private	Only Public
Tuition Fee for the course	Pub Rs. 1-3 Lac, Pvt Rs. 60 Lacs - Rs. 1.5 Cr	Rs. 15-25 Lacs
Duration	4.5+ 1 Year	6 Years
Infrastructure	Good to Below Avg	Good
Degree Awarded	MBBS	MD Physician
World Rank	Only AIIMS, Delhi	7 in the Top 1000
Teaching Experience	5-50 Yrs	50-100 Yrs
Study Pattern	Pre, Para & Clinical	European ECTS
Internship	1 Year	1 Yr incl. in 6 Yr
Subjects in MBBS	19 Subjects	55+ Subject
ECFMG (USA), UK Accreditation	Only 473 out of 706 College	All are approved

Advantages to Studying MBBS in Russia

There are multiple advantages to studying at Russian Medical Universities for Indian students. A few are mentioned below-

Affordability: Russia is the most affordable option among all the study-abroad destinations for Medical students.
Quality of Education: Russia offers better education for a similar budget to that of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, etc.
NMC guidelines: The MBBS Education in Russia fulfils all the New NMC guidelines laid for the Licensing Exam in India (NEXT)
Medicine Syllabus: The curriculum of the Medicine degree program in Russia covers all 19 subjects, similar to that offered in the Medical Colleges in India.
Internship: The total period of the MBBS course dedicated to clinical exposure amounts to more than 1 year, which is as per the NMC requirements.
Global Exposure: Medical universities accept students worldwide and allow real international exposure.
Safety: Russians highly value tradition and family ties, so there is no racism or religious discrimination.

Disadvantages of studying MBBS in Russia

Although there are multiple advantages to pursuing MBBS in Russia, certain challenges persist. To start, a few such problems faced by Indian students during their MBBS study in Russia are below:

Language Barrier: English is not a common first language in Russia, so basic conversation in daily life can be a major concern.
Bilingual Program: Most Russian universities run bilingual MBBS programs or are entirely in the Russian language. Hence, the University selection must be done very carefully
USMLE & NEXT Preparation: Agents misled Indian students by claiming that Russian universities offer NEXT, USMLE, or PLAB coaching to students, which is an utter lie. It is important to note that Universities in Russia are not responsible for providing NEXT classes to Indian students. The University in Russia follows the curriculum designed by their medical regularity authority. You have to prepare for the licensing exam on your own.
Low FMGE Passing Ratio: The FMGE passing ratio of Russian universities, at approximately 18%, is not very promising. Primarily, this ratio occurred due to the unbothered conduct of students towards Licensing Exam FMGE or NEXT. Those who neglect the need to prepare for FMGE or NEXT after returning to India often meet challenges. Accordingly, taking USMLE or NEXT preparation from 1st Year is advised.

NMC Approved Russia Medical University & Grading

Over 90 medical universities are accepting international students for general medicine programs in Russia (MBBS) in English, Bilingual, and Russian programs. Many Indian agents admit students to bilingual programs instead of English- taught MBBS programs. As per NMC regulation for FMGE 2021, if any chance a student pursues the Bilingual MBBS program, they will not be eligible to appear in the Indian Licensing Exam NEXT. So, if you are looking for MCI-approved Medical colleges in Russia, selecting a University that provides an entire MBBS course in the English language is extremely important. Only all 6 years of English taught MBBS from Russia are valid in India. Moreover, you should prefer a University with a good quality of education.

Approximately 18 universities deliver English Taught Programs, of which only 10 or 12 have a quality infrastructure, making them the top medical Universities in Russia recognised by MCI. You can select the Best Medical University in Russia based on their grading or find the Top 10 Medical Universities in Russia if you wish to refer to the University grade and check the availability of the Medicine Program in English.

University Name	Language	Grade	Eligible for MCI?
Altai State Medical University	English	B+	Yes
People’s Friendship University	English	A	Yes
Kazan Federal University	English	A	Yes
Chuvash State Medical University	English	B+	Yes
Orenburg State Medical University	English	B	Yes
Dagestan State Medical University	English	B	No
Far Eastern Federal University	English	B	Yes
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University	English	A	Yes

University Name	Language	Grade	Eligible for MCI?
Kazan State Medical University	Bilingual	A	Yes
Far Eastern Federal University	Bilingual	B	No
Novosibirsk State Medical University	Bilingual	B+	Yes
First Moscow State Medical University	Bilingual	A	Yes
Crimean Federal University	Bilingual	B	No
Ulyanovsk State University	Bilingual	C	No
Volgograd State Medical University	Bilingual	B+	Yes
Saint Petersburg State Medical University	Bilingual	A	Yes

Note: Universities' grading is based on the quality of their education, not their medium of instruction for medicine programs. The University (Marked Green) has a good infrastructure and offers English-taught programs. Crimea Federal University and Belgorod State University are located close to the Ukrainian Border and hence need to be omitted, even though they provide an MBBS Program in English. The best MBBS colleges in Russia for Indian students are hardly 10-12, which should be considered for the MBBS program. Orel State, Bashkir, and Kazan State are among Russia's top 10 medical colleges. Whereas First Moscow and People Friendship are medical universities in Moscow, Russia

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Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Country: Russia | Degree: Bachelor | Course: Medicine

University Type	: Public
Univ Grade	: A+
Estd. Year	: 1906
World Rank	: 2433
ECFMG	: Approved
Intake	: NA
Duration	: 5.8 Yrs of MD, Incl. of internship
Fee	: ₹35.75 Lacs
Medium	: English
Specialization	: MBBS

MBBS in Russia : 2024-2025 Fee Structure

University Name	Tuition Fee (RUB) for 6 Years	Tuition Fee in rupees for 6 Years
Altai State Medical University	19,41,600 RUB	Rs. 19.41 Lacs
Astrakhan State University	10,21,800 RUB	Rs. 10.21 Lacs
Bashkir State Medical University	17,95,464 RUB	Rs. 17.95
Belgorod State National Research University	26,94,510 RUB	Rs. 24. Lacs
Chuvash State Medical University	1,41,0000 RUB	Rs. 14.1 Lacs
Crimean Federal University	18,00,000 RUB	Rs. 18 Lacs
Dagestan State Medical University	18,90,000 RUB	Rs. 18.9 Lacs
Far Eastern Federal University	24,00,000 RUB	Rs. 24 Lacs
First Moscow State Medical University	64,88,820 RUB	Rs. 58.05 Lacs
Kabardino-Balkarian State University	13,15,200 RUB	Rs. 13.15 Lacs
Kazan Federal University	28,08,00 RUB	Rs. 28.08 Lacs

Indian Food in Russian Medical Universities

A common query arises when a student plans for MBBS education in Russia: Will I get Indian food in Russia, or is Indian food available at the medical schools in Russia? So here is the answer-

Indian Mess: Indian food facilities are available in several universities, in general, and are owned by a private contractor, and they depend on the number of Indian students in a particular university.
Mess Charges: The monthly charges for 2 meals a day is approx. 100-150 USD. Prices may still vary from university to university

Self-Cooking Option: Every hostel has a shared kitchen where students can prepare meals. Typically, the University provides this service for free.
Indian Restaurants: The Indian community is abundant in Russia, and though Indian restaurants may be slightly expensive, you will find them in most cities.

Hostel or Accommodation in Russian Universities

Every single University provides on-campus accommodation for its students.

Common Hostel- Almost every University has a common hostel for girls and boys.
Room Sharing- Medical Universities provide housing rooms in a hostel, often available in double, triple, and quad-sharing options.
Room Charges- The room charges depend upon the sharing and the condition of the room. Renovated rooms are always a bit pricey. The probability of getting a single shared room is extremely rare in the hostels.
Internet access- Every room has Internet access; students might need to pay for Wi-Fi connections in their rooms
Drinking Water- Generally, students must purchase drinking water, often sold in 20-litre packaging. Water coolers are not available in Russia like they are in India.
Kitchen Facility- The kitchens are built on every floor and are well-supplied with Induction cooktops, refrigerators, microwave ovens, etc. Also, the student can utilize it without paying any charge.
Laundry Rooms- Washing machines are placed in common laundry rooms and can be availed at no additional cost of living in Russia
Hostel Amenities- Most hostels have a Reading room, Gymnasium, and Indoor Games room.
Security- Mostly, the hostels are under CCTV surveillance, and there is always a warden or caretaker in the hostel on a 24x7 basis.

Cost of MBBS in Russia 2024-25

Expense	Amount
Tuition fees	Rs. 15-25 Lacs
Hostel fees	Rs. 2-3 Lacs
Food Expenses	1Rs. 4-5 Lacs
Travel charge to India (6 Year)	Rs. 2-35 Lacs
Personal Expenses	Rs. 3-4 Lacs
Other Misc. Expense in Ist Year	Rs. 1-2 Lacs

Normally, the total cost of MBBS in Russia or any university consists of tuition fees, hostel fees, food, and other personal expenses. The lowest MBBS fees in Russia are for Orel State Medical University & Kabardino-Balkarian. Refer to the table below for the average cost of study in Russia or any Russian universities. Note: Certain expenses incurred during the first year only, like-

Health check-up
Local police verification & biometric update in Russian Security System
Translations, Attestation & notarization of documents in the University

Most of your expenditure will shift towards the university tuition Fee. Despite that, you should not choose a university just because its tuition fee is low, as you may compromise the quality of the education.

MBBS in Russia eligibility for Indian students

MBBS Admission in Russia follows the same criteria approved by the NMC for an Indian medical aspirant to pursue MBBS in foreign nations. Few universities rely upon an additional condition, over and above the NMC criteria, to find the best student to study at their University. Below is the eligibility for MBBS in Russia

NEET Qualified: Students must be NEET Qualified in any of the previous 3 years
Academic Grade: Most universities ask for over 50% in 10+2 grades. (Or even higher grades in a few cases).
Age: Candidate should be a minimum of 17 years
Entrance Exam: Some universities may conduct Online Exams to assess the candidate.

Process of MBBS Admission in Russia

Stages	Timeline
Application to University	Marh-Julys
Issuance of Admission Letter from the University	3-4 weeks
Issuance of invitation letter from the Ministry of Education	4-6 weeks
Visa Stamping	3 weeks
Travel to the University	2/3 Week Sept
Commencement of the Classes	1st Oct 2024

It is important to understand that the complete process takes around three months from the application till arrival at the University. Nonetheless, students applying at the last moment may not find seats available or may even struggle to complete the process. In this case, students might arrive late at the university, which may result in a loss in their academics.

Documents Required for MBBS Admission in Russia

10th & 12th transcript's Attested copy required (Notary Public, Education Ministry, India)
NEET Score Card
Passport Copy
Police Verification Certificate (For VISA Purposes)
Bank Statement (For VISA Purpose)
Medical Fitness Certificate (For VISA Purposes)

Licensing Exam in Russia after MBBS for Indian students

NMC Regulation for FMGE 2021

The National Medical Council's 2021 regulation for the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE), or MCI Screening Test, has implemented specific guidelines for students pursuing MBBS or medical studies abroad. These guidelines establish eligibility criteria for appearing in the NEXT Exam in India. Key aspects of the NMC 2021 regulation include:

MBBS course duration should be at least 5-1/2 years, including internship.
Minimum 12 months of clinical rotation, clerkship, or internship
The medium of instruction for MBBS must be English for the entire course
The entire study should be on one campus only
After completing the MBBS course, the student should be allowed to register with a competent body to grant the license in the respective country.
The student is required to attend clinical rotations in mandatory specialities such as community medicine, general medicine, obstetrics, gynaecology, psychiatry, paediatrics, general surgery, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, dermatology, emergency medicine, and casualty services during the MBBS program.

Medical Licensing Exam Process in Russia

Indian students need to understand the medical education system in Russia to ensure they are eligible to appear in the licensing or NEXT exams in India. Medical Education in Russia follows a combination of the European system and the old Soviet system. You have to clear two stages in Russia before applying for the Indian Licensing Exam.

State Exam or Goss Exam or MD Degree Exam
Accreditation Exam or Licensing Exam

Year	Subject	Total Teaching Hours
		Lectures	Practicals
1^st	History	30	36
	Physics, Mathematics	14	43
	Biology	26	48
	Basics of patient care	16	64
	Human Anatomy	64	186
	Histology, Embryology, Cytology	24	88
	Latin Language	56	-
	Foreign Language	52	-
	Public Safety	12	-
	Philosophy	48	104
	Biological Chemistry	48	124
2^nd	Psychology and pedagogy	30	46
	Economics and Law	16	42
	Microbiology	32	128
	Topographic anatomy and operative surgery	24	120
	Nursing	12	60
	Pathological anatomy	16	64
	Pathophysiology	28	84
	Propedeutics of internal diseases	36	168
	General surgery	24	120
	Radiodiagnostics	8	42
3^rd	Pharmacology	52	120
	Radiodiagnostics	8	48
	IT and e-health	8	48
	Internal medicine	30	142
	Fundamental surgery	24	88
	Hygiene	24	88
	Public Health	24	88
4^th	Otorhinolaryngology	8	48
	Ophthalmology	8	48
	Anesthesiology, Resuscitation	8	48
	Neurolog, Neurosurgery	24	88
	Medical genetics	8	28
	Obsetetrics and Gynecology	60	224
	Dermavenerology	8	48
	Urology	8	48
	Medical rehabilitation	8	48
	Surgery	36	136
	Hospital medicine	50	182
5^th	psychiatry, Medical Psychology	18	94
	Pediatricians	36	136
	Infectious diseases	30	142
	Traumatology, Orthopedics	24	88
	Endocrinology	8	48
	Phthisiology	8	48
6^th	Oral surgery	4	32
	Medical emergencies	6	50
	Epidemiology	8	48
	Clinical Pharmacology	24	88
	Outpatient service	30	142
	Oncology, Radiotherapy	8	48
	Forensic medicine	8	48
-	Total hours	980	4300

FAQ's

The total cost of studying MBBS in Russia from Rs. 20-40 lacs, including tuition fees, hostel fees, food expenses, personal expenses, and travel expenses.

To study MBBS abroad , every indian student must qualify for the NEEt Exam and have completed their 12th standard with subjects of Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Qualifying in NEET means being int he top 50% among NEET test takers.

Russian medical universities offer excellent education at a lower cost compared to many other countries. The Russian government subsidizes MBBS tuition fees, making it affordable for international students.

TO get MBBS admission in Russia , students often seek guidance from top study abroad consultants like A.P Career Guidance Pvt Ltd Overseas. The first step is to check your eligibility for the Russuan medical college you wish to attend. Following that, you can submit an application form to the medical college in Russia Through A.P Career Guidance Pvt Ltd.

The duration of MBBS in Russia in 6 years

The MBBS course is cost friendly due to government approved subsidies and a high quality curriculum Boards like ECFMG WDOMS and MCI approve of these university degrees.

The language barrier, climate conditions and lack of support are several problems faced by indian students when pursuing MBBS in Russia.

Indian food and indian mess are available in some Russian universities usually owned by private contractors

The eligibility criteria for MBBS admission in Russia include being NEET qualified, having more than 50% in 10+2 grades, and being a minimum of 17 years old.

The process of MBBS admission in Russia includes - Complete the Application Form, Submit Documents, Get a Passport, Receive Admission Letter , Obtain Vis invitation, Apply for Students Visa, Arrange Travel Plans

Russian MBBS degrees are widely recognized and accepted in almost every country around the world , although acceptance may vary depending on factors such as institution reputation and education quality.

Top list of MCl approved medical colleges in Russia.- Kazan Federal University , Bashkir State Medical University, lrkutsk state Medical University, Altai State Medical University, Saint Petersburg State University, Khasnodar Medical University, Kuban State Medical University, Belgorod State National Research University , Crimean Federal University

Total MBBS course duration in Russia in 6 years including of Internship.

No, As per the NMC Guidelines, NEET unqualified student can't appear in the indian Licensing Exam i.e. Next. NEET Qualification is one of the key requirment to take admission in Russian Medical Colleges.

MBBS Degree from Russiais globally accepted including USA However to practice in any of the countries you need to clear the licensing exam of respective country.

The Results are mixed for most of the colleges however it is around 20 overall for Russia. Key Factor for Passing the FMGE Exam is early Preparation.

You need to check your Medical college in WSOMS List Russia. If in Sponsor note of Your Medical College, it is ECFMG approved then you can write USMLE Exam and practice in USA

The MBBS course fees at universities in Moscow range from Rs. 50Lacs to 1 crore.

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