Top 9 reasons to study MBBS in Russia
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| 1.Russia has almost 250 years old medical universities
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| 2.The world ranking of many of the colleges in Russia is high.
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| 3.No entrance exams like that of the Philippines, which has an NMAT exam after the BS course. |
| 4.More than 50+ MCI recognized universities. |
| 5.Cost-efficient/affordable when it comes to the tuition fee. |
| 6.Great exposure to students, as Russia is a great multi-cultural environment. Students get global exposure. |
| 7.Russian universities are at par with top western universities in terms of infrastructure and modern equipment. |
| 8.Global recognition of the MBBS degree pursued from Russia makes it more attractive for students, as they have a wide range of options to choose from when it comes to their careers. |
| 9.The availability of Indian food makes it easy for Indian students to adopt |
Overview of MBBS in Russia
| Name of the degree |
MD (which is equivalent to MBBS in India) |
| Duration of MBBS course in Russia |
6 years |
| Medium of instruction |
Colleges with English medium of instruction for the entire course are also available, but most of the colleges provide the course in bilingual language, where maximum teaching happens in the Russian language. |
| Foreign Language to be learned |
Russian |
| Intake for Indian students to Russian medical colleges |
September and January |
| Eligibility for studying MBBS in Russia |
NEET qualified, 50% in PCB |
| Recognitions of the MEdical universities in Russia |
MCI and WHO |
| Tuition fee for studying MBBS in Russia |
Varies from USD 3000 to 10,000 per year depending on the college |
| Clinical Exposure |
Good clinical exposure for students, but mostly the racial difference might be a hindrance for Indian students, as the patients might not allow Indian students to handle them. |
A glance about Russia
| Size of the country |
Russia is the world’s largest nation in terms of territory. It is almost 4 times the size of the US. Occupies an area of 10,672,000 sq.km |
| Population |
150 million people |
| Continent |
Occupies a part of Europe and Asia |
| Climate |
A vast part of Russia experiences a harsh continental climate where there is a major difference in the summer and winter temperatures.
The average January temperature varies from 0 to -5 degrees Celsius in western European Russia and 40 to 50 degrees in the East. |
| Religion |
The main religions are Russian Orthodox Christianity and Muslim |
| Time difference when compared to India |
Russia’s time zone is ahead of India. The centre of Russia is 1.30 hours ahead of when compared to the centre of India. |
| Russian currency |
Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Exchange rate |
1 Russian Ruble = 1.02 INR |
| Living costs in Russia |
Living cost in Russia is generally 32% more expensive than India.
Food is 6% more expensive than in India.
Clothes =39% more expensive than in India.
Transportation = 6% more expensive than India.
Personal care = 12% more expensive.
Entertainment = 45% more expensive than India.
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| Calling code |
+7 |
For MBBS Admission In Russia
Call +91 9884246990
Best MBBS colleges in Russia for Indian students
NOTE: While choosing colleges for studying MBBS in Russia, it is highly essential to know the medium of instruction offered in the college.
This is because almost every Russian medical university offers a bilingual course, where a part of the course is taught in English and the rest of the years are taught in the Russian language. Also, most of the books are in the Russian language.
However, there are few colleges that offer the entire course in English Medium, so it is good to make a thorough research before opting for a medical college in Russia.
RUSSIA-RELATED INFORMATION For Indian Students who are going to Russia for
MBBS studies
Here are some of the Russian Medical colleges that offer their entire course in English Medium
| Name of University |
Crimean Federal University |
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1918 |
| Location |
4, Akademika Vernadskogo Avenue, Simferopol, Crimea, Russia
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| Name of University |
Kazan State Medical University
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| Year of establishment
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1814 |
| Location |
Ulitsa Butlerova, 49, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420012
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| Name of University |
Kazan Federal University
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| Year of establishment
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1804 |
| Location |
Kremlyovskaya St, 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420008
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| Name of University |
Far Eastern Federal University
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| Year of establishment
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1899 |
| Location |
10 Ajax Bay, Russky Island Vladivostok, Russia, 690922
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| Name of University |
Ulyanovsk State University
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| Year of establishment
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1988 |
| Location |
Ulyanovsk, Russia
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| Name of University |
Tver State Medical University
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| Year of establishment
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1902 |
| Location |
Tver Oblast, Russia
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| Name of University |
Volgograd State Medical University
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| Year of establishment
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1935 |
| Location |
Ploshchad' Pavshikh Bortsov, д. 1, Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Russia, 400131
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| Name of University |
Rostov State Medical University
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| Year of establishment
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1930 |
| Location |
Ulitsa Suvorova, 119, Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia, 344022
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| Name of University |
Mordovia State University
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| Year of establishment
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1931 |
| Location |
Bol'shevistskaya Ulitsa, 68, Saransk, Mordovia Republic, Russia, 430005
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| Name of University |
Peoples Friendship University
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| Year of establishment
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1960 |
| Location |
Ulitsa Miklukho-Maklaya, 6, Moscow, Russia, 117198
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| Name of University |
Russian National Research Medical University
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| Year of establishment
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1930 |
| Location |
Ulitsa Ostrovityanova, 1, Moscow, Russia, 117997
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| Name of University |
First Moscow State Medical University
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| Year of establishment
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1758 |
| Location |
Bol'shaya Pirogovskaya Ulitsa, 2, стр. 4, Moscow, Russia, 119435
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FAQs about MBBS in Russia
1. How many medical universities in Russia are MCI recognized?
There are 50+ universities in Russia that are MCI recognized.
The entire list of MCI approved medical colleges in Russia can be found in this link
https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/pdf/final-list-17-07-2019.pdf
2. What is the duration of MBBS in Russia?
The entire duration of the course is 6 years. The local language will also be taught, which will be helpful both during clinical rotations and day-to-day activities. After the 6 year course, you need to come back o India and appear for the NEXT exam.
3. What is the eligibility for studying MBBS in Russia?
Age: Must be a minimum of 17 years before December of that particular year of admission.
NEET: Pass in NEET is required.PCB pass percentage: Minimum 50%
4. What is the medium of instruction in the MBBS colleges in Russia?
The medium of instruction is mostly bilingual (English for 1s 1 or 2 years and then the remaining course will be in Russian. There are few colleges that have the entire course in English. At the same time, most of the colleges have only the Russian language as the medium of instruction. So, it is very important for Indian students who would like to study MBBS in Russia, to do good research before choosing the college.
