About The Course
M.B.B.S from RUSSIA
- Russia is one of the top destinations for Indian and international students to pursue MBBS due to its globally recognized universities, low tuition fees, and strong medical education system.
Benefits of doing M.B.B.S from RUSSIA
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1. Affordable Education
• Tuition fees are much lower than Indian private medical colleges — approx. ₹2.5 to ₹5 lakhs per year.
• No donation/capitation fees required.
2. Globally Recognized Universities
• Most universities are approved by:
o NMC (National Medical Commission) – India
o WHO (World Health Organization)
o WFME (World Federation for Medical Education)
o ECFMG (USA)
3. English Medium Programs
• Many universities offer MBBS in English (at least for the first 5 years), especially for international students.
4. High-Quality Education and Facilities
• Universities have:
o Modern hospitals for clinical exposure
o Experienced faculty
o Advanced labs and infrastructure
5. Cultural & Student-Friendly Environment
• Indian students feel relatively comfortable due to:
o Existing large Indian student communities
o Indian food availability
o Affordable living (₹12,000–₹20,000/month including hostel)
Recognition
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Russian medical universities are recognized by:
• NMC (India) – allows students to take FMGE/NExT to practice in India
• WHO
• ECFMG – allows for USMLE (USA)
• PLAB (UK) – for practicing in the UK
• Other global licensing bodies, depending on university accreditation
Placements and Career options
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After graduation, students can:
1. Return to India and take FMGE/NExT
2. Appear for USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), etc. to practice abroad
3. Pursue post-graduation (MD/MS) in India or other countries
4. Work in Russia (requires language proficiency and internship compliance)
5. Russian degrees are accepted globally, but licensing exams are mandatory depending on the country.
Fees and other Expenses
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Expense Type Average Cost (per year)
Tuition Fees ₹2.5 – ₹5 lakhs
Hostel & Living ₹1 – ₹2 lakhs
Total Annual Cost ₹3.5 – ₹7 lakhs
No donation, entrance fees, or hidden charges. -
Criteria Requirement
Academic Qualification 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Minimum Marks At least 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories)
NEET Qualification Mandatory (valid NEET scorecard required)
Age Minimum 17 years by 31st December of admission year
Language Proficiency No IELTS/TOEFL required; some universities may conduct interviews.
Top RUSSIAN Medical Universities (NMC Approved)
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• Lomonosov Moscow State University
• Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
• Kazan Federal University
• First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
• Volgograd State Medical University
• Bashkir State Medical University
• Crimean Federal University
Things to Consider
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• FMGE/NExT pass rate is historically low (~15-25%) — quality of self-study and preparation matters.
• Some universities may teach in bilingual mode — confirm full English medium.
• Language barrier during clinical rotations — knowing Russian helps.
• Choose only well-ranked, NMC-listed universities.
