Study MBBS in Russia for Indian Students 2025 🇷🇺
Join 23,500+ Indian students studying medicine in Russia. Get admission in top NMC approved universities with English medium programs, affordable fees, and excellent clinical training.
Why Russia for MBBS?
Discover what makes Russia stand out for medical education
Most affordable MBBS destination
Russia excels in providing most affordable mbbs destination for international medical students
54 NMC approved universities
Russia excels in providing 54 nmc approved universities for international medical students
English medium programs
Russia excels in providing english medium programs for international medical students
No donation or capitation fees
Russia excels in providing no donation or capitation fees for international medical students
Excellent clinical exposure
Russia excels in providing excellent clinical exposure for international medical students
Indian food available
Russia excels in providing indian food available for international medical students
Top Medical Universities
World-class institutions recognized by NMC and WHO
First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Moscow•Est. 1758
₹4-5 Lakhs/year
6 Years
NMC
Kazan State Medical University
Kazan•Est. 1814
₹3-4 Lakhs/year
6 Years
NMC
Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Saint Petersburg•Est. 1897
₹3.5-4.5 Lakhs/year
6 Years
NMC
Siberian State Medical University
Tomsk•Est. 1878
₹2.5-3.5 Lakhs/year
6 Years
NMC
Voronezh State Medical University
Voronezh•Est. 1930
₹3-4 Lakhs/year
6 Years
NMC
Bashkir State Medical University
Ufa•Est. 1932
₹2.5-3.5 Lakhs/year
6 Years
NMC
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Moscow•Est. 1906
₹4-5 Lakhs/year
6 Years
NMC
Admission Timeline
NEET Qualification
Qualify NEET exam conducted by NTA. No minimum score required for most Russian universities.
MayUniversity Selection
Choose from 54 NMC approved universities based on budget, location, and preferences.
June-JulyApplication Submission
Submit application with required documents to chosen universities through authorized representatives.
July-AugustInvitation Letter
Receive official invitation letter from university (takes 30-45 days).
AugustVisa Application
Apply for student visa at Russian embassy/consulate with invitation letter.
August-SeptemberPre-Departure
Complete medical tests, arrange accommodation, book flights.
SeptemberArrival & Enrollment
Arrive in Russia, complete university registration, start classes.
September-OctoberReady to Start Your Journey?
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Success Stories from Russia
Join thousands of Indian students studying medicine abroad
The quality of education at Kazan State is excellent. The professors are highly qualified and the clinical exposure in government hospitals prepared me well for FMGE.
Dr. Rahul Sharma
MBBS Graduate • Russia
Frequently Asked Questions about MBBS in Russia
Get answers to common queries about studying medicine in this country
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for Indian students as per NMC regulations. However, there is no minimum score requirement for admission to most Russian universities.
MBBS in Russia is a 6-year program including 5 years of academic study and 1 year of mandatory internship.
Yes, MBBS degrees from NMC-approved Russian universities are valid in India. You need to clear FMGE/NExT exam to practice in India.
Most Russian universities offer MBBS programs in English medium for international students. Some clinical classes may involve Russian language interaction with patients.
Monthly living expenses including food, accommodation, and other expenses range from ₹15,000-25,000 depending on the city and lifestyle.
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