MBBS in Russia
Russia is the most popular MBBS abroad destination for Indian students — with 20,000+ Indians currently studying medicine in Russia. NMC, WHO, FAIMER, and WFME approved universities, English medium education, and fees starting from just ₹2.4 Lakhs per year make Russia a top choice.
Degree Awarded
MD (Equivalent to MBBS in India)
Intake
September
Duration
6 Years (5 Academic + 1 Clinical Training)
Eligibility
50% in PCB + NEET Qualified
IELTS / TOEFL
Not Required
Medium of Teaching
English / Russian
MBBS Fees in Russia
3,500 – 6,000 USD per year (₹2.4L – ₹5.1L)
Living Cost
150 – 200 USD per month
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Recognition
NMC, WHO, FAIMER, WFME, ECFMG
Indian Students
20,000+ currently studying in Russia
Why Choose MBBS in Russia?
Russia has been a top destination for Indian medical students since the pre-independence era — offering world-class education at affordable fees.
Low Fees

Affordable Fees

Average total MBBS cost ~₹25 Lakhs — much cheaper than India's private colleges

NMC WHO

NMC, WHO & FAIMER Approved

All top universities globally accredited — practice medicine anywhere

Clinical Training

Advanced Clinical Training

Work in state-of-the-art hospitals with diverse patient exposure

English Medium

English Medium

All NMC approved universities teach in English — easy for Indians

Indian Food

Indian Food & Community

North & South Indian food available — large Indian student community

FMGE

High FMGE Pass Rate

Kazan & Tver universities hold 40%+ FMGE passing percentage

Medical Courses in Russia
Top medical universities in Russia offer the following programs for international students.
CourseDuration
MBBS (MD — Doctor of Medicine)6 Years (5+1)
Dentistry (Bachelor)5 Years
Pharmacy (Bachelor)4 Years
Nursing (Bachelor)4 Years
Eligibility for MBBS in Russia
Basic requirements for Indian students to apply for MBBS in Russia.
Minimum age 17 years (no upper age limit)
Minimum 50% marks in 12th PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
NEET qualifying marks required
IELTS / TOEFL not required
Valid passport with minimum 18 months validity
Medical fitness certificate required
Sufficient financial support from parents/guardians
Top Medical Universities in Russia
NMC, WHO, FAIMER approved universities — recommended for Indian students.
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Kazan State Medical University

Kazan — 40%+ FMGE Pass Rate | NMC, WHO, FAIMER

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Volgograd State Medical University

Volgograd — NMC, WHO Approved

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Bashkir State Medical University

Ufa — NMC, WHO, FAIMER Approved

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Tver State Medical University

Tver — 40%+ FMGE Pass Rate | NMC, WHO

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Irkutsk State Medical University

Irkutsk — NMC, WHO Approved

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Kursk State Medical University

Kursk — NMC, WHO, FAIMER Approved

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Siberian State Medical University

Tomsk — QS Ranked | NMC, WHO

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Yaroslavl State Medical University

Yaroslavl — NMC, WHO Approved

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Omsk State Medical University

Omsk — NMC, WHO Approved

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Orenburg State Medical University

Orenburg — NMC, WHO Approved

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Crimea Federal University

Crimea — NMC, WHO Approved

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Perm State Medical University

Perm — NMC, WHO Approved

MBBS Fee Structure
Transparent fee structure — no donations, no hidden charges. All fees in Indian Rupees for 6 years.
UniversityFee/Year (₹)Total 6 Yrs (₹)Hostel/Year
Bashkir State Medical University
₹4,73,768
₹28,42,609
14,000 Ruble
Crimea Federal University
₹3,05,456
₹18,32,741
10,000 Ruble
Ivanovo State Medical University
₹2,34,825
₹14,08,015
300 USD/yr
Kemerovo State Medical University
₹2,63,163
₹15,78,977
30,000 Ruble
Omsk State Medical University
₹2,71,566
₹16,29,397
10,000 Ruble
Tver State Medical University
₹3,40,232
₹20,41,392
72,000 Ruble/6yr
Yaroslavl State Medical University
₹2,46,950
₹14,81,700
550 USD/yr
Ural State Medical University
₹2,44,156
₹14,64,935
150 USD/yr
💡 Living Cost: Food ~1,500 USD/year (₹1.25L) | Hostel as per university | Total estimated cost for 6 years: ₹20–32 Lakhs depending on university.
Documents Checklist
Educational and visa documents required for MBBS admission in Russia.
10th & 12th Mark Sheets
NEET Scorecard
Birth Certificate
Valid Passport (minimum 18 months validity)
4–6 Passport Size Photographs
Invitation Letter from Russian University
Medical Fitness Certificate
HIV Report
Travel Insurance
Bank Statements (Proof of Funds)
Admission Process for MBBS in Russia
Simple step-by-step process — from counselling to landing in Russia.
Counselling
01

Free Counselling

Profile check and university selection based on NEET score and budget.

Application
02

Online Application

Submit application with scanned documents to shortlisted universities.

Invitation
03

Invitation Letter

University issues official invitation letter for visa processing.

Fee Payment
04

Fee Payment

Pay 1st year tuition fee via bank transfer — receipt issued.

Visa
05

Visa Application

Russian student visa applied — takes 30–45 days to process.

Departure
06

Departure to Russia

Travel to Russia — university registration and orientation begins.

About Russia
Quick facts about Russia for Indian students planning MBBS.
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Capital

Moscow

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Language

Russian (English medium MBBS available)

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Currency

Russian Ruble (1 Ruble ≈ ₹0.94)

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Flight Duration

~6–7 hours from India

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Climate

Cold winters (-20°C) to warm summers (25°C)

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Food Cost

~150–200 USD per month (Indian food available)

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Indian Students

20,000+ Indians currently studying in Russia

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Healthcare

Advanced hospitals — excellent clinical training

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