MBBS ABROAD
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)
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
Recognition
NMC, WHO, FAIMER, WFME, ECFMG
Indian Students
20,000+ currently studying in Russia
WHY STUDY MBBS
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.
Affordable Fees
Average total MBBS cost ~₹25 Lakhs — much cheaper than India's private colleges
NMC, WHO & FAIMER Approved
All top universities globally accredited — practice medicine anywhere
Advanced Clinical Training
Work in state-of-the-art hospitals with diverse patient exposure
English Medium
All NMC approved universities teach in English — easy for Indians
Indian Food & Community
North & South Indian food available — large Indian student community
High FMGE Pass Rate
Kazan & Tver universities hold 40%+ FMGE passing percentage
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Medical Courses in Russia
Top medical universities in Russia offer the following programs for international students.
MBBS (MD — Doctor of Medicine)6 Years (5+1)
Dentistry (Bachelor)5 Years
Pharmacy (Bachelor)4 Years
Nursing (Bachelor)4 Years
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Eligibility for MBBS in Russia
Basic requirements for Indian students to apply for MBBS in Russia.
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Minimum age 17 years (no upper age limit)
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Minimum 50% marks in 12th PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
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NEET qualifying marks required
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IELTS / TOEFL not required
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Valid passport with minimum 18 months validity
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Medical fitness certificate required
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Sufficient financial support from parents/guardians
TOP INSTITUTIONS
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
BUDGET PLANNING
MBBS Fee Structure
Transparent fee structure — no donations, no hidden charges. All fees in Indian Rupees for 6 years.
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.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Documents Checklist
Educational and visa documents required for MBBS admission in Russia.
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10th & 12th Mark Sheets
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Valid Passport (minimum 18 months validity)
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4–6 Passport Size Photographs
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Invitation Letter from Russian University
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Medical Fitness Certificate
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Bank Statements (Proof of Funds)
HOW IT WORKS
Admission Process for MBBS in Russia
Simple step-by-step process — from counselling to landing in Russia.
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Free Counselling
Profile check and university selection based on NEET score and budget.
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Online Application
Submit application with scanned documents to shortlisted universities.
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Invitation Letter
University issues official invitation letter for visa processing.
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Fee Payment
Pay 1st year tuition fee via bank transfer — receipt issued.
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Visa Application
Russian student visa applied — takes 30–45 days to process.
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Departure to Russia
Travel to Russia — university registration and orientation begins.
ABOUT THE COUNTRY
About Russia
Quick facts about Russia for Indian students planning MBBS.
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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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