MBBS in Russia : Fees, Admission, Eligibility, Medium, Duration


The total MBBS fees in Russia ranges from 14 Lacs to 30 Lacs (Rubles/Indian Rupees) for full course in English medium for Indian students. The process of admission in Russia is straight forward and simple based on eligibility requirement set by NMC (National Medical Commission, India) and respective universities of Russia. 

The MBBS degree from Russia is recognized worldwide, as all below colleges are included in list of WHO (World Health Organization). The eligibility for Indians is 50% marks, NEET qualification min. 17 years age. With so many universities budget options available, Indians find the option of studying MBBS in Russia much better than several neighboring countries of Europe Asia. 

Some of the best ranked and most chosen medical universities by Indians in Russia are : 

·         Crimea Federal University

·         Bashkir State Medical University

·         Izhevsk State Medical Academy

·         Kazan State Medical University

·         South Ural State Medical University

·         Siberian State Medical University 

All medical colleges in Russia are run by government of Russian Federation. All medical universities are established by government function under their supervision. The Ministry of Education Health of Russia has very strict norms in ensuring the quality of education infrastructure for all colleges.

At present, there are more than 80
medical colleges in Russia that provide medical education in English to foreigners. As the country has a very low population, these government medical universities alone in Russia are sufficient to provide healthcare education to its whole population. 

Eligibility Requirement : 

·         50% marks in PCB in 12th

·         NEET qualification

·         Minimum 17 years age 

Recognition of MBBS Degree : 

·         The recognition of medical universities of Russia by WHO is published on WDOMS.

·         NMC (National Medical Commission) recommends Indians to pursue MBBS course only from colleges listed on WDOMS.

·         This MD (Physician)/MBBS degree from Russia is equivalent to MBBS degree in India and is just another name for it. 

Medium of Instruction : 

The medium of instruction of MBBS in Russia is English for Indian other foreign students. All the classes, test and exams (Whether in university or in hospital) during MBBS course are conducted in English only. 

Duration of Course : 

The duration of MBBS in Russia is 5 years 8 months which is often known as 6 years course by majority of people in general. The 6 years MBBS course in Russia for Indian students is entirely in English medium. 

Opportunities after MBBS from Russia : 

·         Students can appear in NEXT (National Exit Test)/FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Exam) in India.

·         They can appear in PG exam of English speaking countries (USMLE/PLAB/NZREX), if they wish to do post-graduation/work in any of these countries.

·         Indians who study MBBS in Russia can work as a registered doctor in Russia several other neighboring countries.

·         Apart from working/practicing in Russia, they can also pursue post-graduation in Russia from any medical university.