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About Russia
Russia is a country that is situated both in Asia and Eastern Europe. It is the largest country in the world and is also known as the Russian Federation. The capital of Russia is Moscow, which is the largest city in the world. Russia has over 146.6 million population and shares borders with various countries such as Finland, Lithuania, Poland (both with Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Latvia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Norway Estonia, Mongolia, and North Korea. Mostly, the Russian language is used all over Russia. Russia, with the highest literacy rate in the world (99.6%), has become increasingly popular as a destination of higher studies amongst international students due to its global standards of education (with European equivalence) and affordable costs. Students are taught the elemental Russian language so that they can converse with the locals outside the campus. The currency of Russia is called the Russian Ruble (RUB). If converted to rupee it is 1.08 INR normally. Russia is comprised of religions of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism. The climate is generally long, humid extremely cold winters and pretty short-termed summers. Indian time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Russia. It takes around 6 hours 30 minutes of travel time from Delhi, India to Moscow, Russia.
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MBBS in Russia
Russia has always been the topmost destination for International students studying MBBS. According to the WHO and the Directory of World Medical University, around 80% of students passed-out from Russian Medical Universities work in the best Hospitals across the world. Russia became the 1st country to make the Coronavirus vaccine. In Russian Government medical universities, practical programs are conducted on dead bodies instead of on dummies. Practical programs are more important for MBBS students than theoretical knowledge. Almost 60% of tuition fees are subsidized by the Education Ministry of Russia. The high Quality of Education combined with this low cost is one of the best reasons for choosing the top medical universities of Russia for MBBS. There are almost 67 medical universities that are providing low-cost MBBS in Russia. The student to teacher ratio is 5:1 in all Russian Medical Universities. In April 2020, the Russian President relaxed the rules of applying for citizenship. International students working for at least one year in the country are eligible to apply for Permanent Residency. Earlier this time period was 3 years. PR status is required to be renewed after every 5 years in Russia.
The Russian Universities for MBBS offer degrees that are recognized world-wide. The renowned bodies that approve these universities are Medical Council of India (MCI), WHO (World Health Organisation), Ministry of Education, Russia, World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).
There are numerous courses offered by the University of Russia. Some of them are MBBS/MD – 6 years, Dentistry – 5 years, Pharmacy – 4 years, Nursing – 4 years.
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Top MBBS Universities in Russia
Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Altai - Fees Structure
| FIRST YEAR | 2nd to 6th YEAR | TOTAL PACKAGE |
| 6000 USD | 5100 USD | 22-23* Lakhs INR |
| 2nd to 6th year Includes: Tuition Fee + Hostel + Insurance + Medical + Registration + Visa Extension etc... | ||
Ulyanovsk State Medical University, Ulyanovsk - Fees Structure
| FIRST YEAR | 2nd to 6th YEAR | TOTAL PACKAGE |
| 5200 USD | 4800 USD | 21-22* Lakhs INR |
| 2nd to 6th year Includes: Tuition Fee + Hostel + Insurance + Medical + Registration + Visa Extension etc... | ||
Kazan Federal University, Kazan - Fees Structure
| FIRST YEAR | 2nd to 6th YEAR | TOTAL PACKAGE |
| 6185 USD | 5685 USD | 24-25* Lakhs INR |
| 2nd to 6th year Includes: Tuition Fee + Hostel + Insurance + Medical + Registration + Visa Extension etc... | ||
Orenburg State Medical University, Orenburg - Fees Structure
| FIRST YEAR | 2nd to 6th YEAR | TOTAL PACKAGE |
| 5500 USD | 5440 USD | 22-23* Lakhs INR |
| 2nd to 6th year Includes: Tuition Fee + Hostel + Insurance + Medical + Registration + Visa Extension etc... | ||
Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk - Fees Structure
| FIRST YEAR | 2nd to 6th YEAR | TOTAL PACKAGE |
| 6200 USD | 6140 USD | 26-27* Lakhs INR |
| 2nd to 6th year Includes: Tuition Fee + Hostel +Insurance + Medical + Registration + Visa Extension etc... | ||
Volgograd Medical University, Volgograd - Fees Structure
| FIRST YEAR | 2nd to 6th YEAR | TOTAL PACKAGE |
| 6650 USD | 6550 USD | 28-29* Lakhs INR |
| 2nd to 6th year Includes: Tuition Fee + Hostel + Insurance + Medical + Registration + Visa Extension etc... | ||
Advantages of MBBS in Russia
The first hurdle that most students face while studying MBBS is taking admission in a medical college. Due to difficult examinations, competition, and other factors like donations, many deserving candidates fail to secure a seat in a college. The process of admission to medical colleges of Russia is simple. Students can easily get a visa and get admission in a college without paying huge sums of money as a donation.
2. Affordability
The MBBS in Russia is not expensive and costs Rs. 15-25 lakhs only. Not every student is able to secure a seat at the Indian govt. medical colleges and likewise, not every student is able to bear the huge amount of donations and high tuition fees charged at Indian private medical colleges. Russia offers medical education at fair and affordable prices which are reasonable for students from all countries in the world. The monthly average living expense is somewhere between 100-150 USD $ (Indian Rupee – 5000 – 1000 INR) including all overhead expenses.
3. Training opportunities
In the final year of MBBS, students are trained and offered opportunities to work in various clinics under medical colleges as a part of their course curriculum.
4. Job prospects
After completing the degree, students can return to their homeland to pursue further studies or directly apply for a job.
5. Eligible for employment around the world
The degree is recognized around the world, and thus students can appear in the screening test conducted by the medical colleges in India and even apply for jobs in the European Union or the United States of America.
6. No IELTS/TOEFL:
Indian students can get direct admission to their chosen Top Medical University in Russia, as there is no requirement for any additional entrance examinations not even any English Language Proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL.
7. Food & Accommodation
Living is not an issue in Russia. For International Students, there is a variety of options. Either they can get a university dormitory or stay in private hostels or rent living rooms with some hosts. Cuisine in the country is greatly influenced by the neighborhood. From chines to Russian to Europe, you can find almost every food item. There are foods with quite some eastern European influence.
8. Scholarships Opportunities
If financial constraint is the reason that one is not thinking of pursuing medical education in MBBS Universities in Russia, then here is some good news. A student from developing nations– including parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East have opportunities to avail of international scholarships in MBBS universities of Russia. Speak to our scholarship counselors for more information on Scholarships in Russia.
Advantages of MBBS in Russia
The first hurdle that most students face while studying MBBS is taking admission in a medical college. Due to difficult examinations, competition, and other factors like donations, many deserving candidates fail to secure a seat in a college. The process of admission to medical colleges of Russia is simple. Students can easily get a visa and get admission in a college without paying huge sums of money as a donation.
2. Affordability
The MBBS in Russia is not expensive and costs Rs. 25-30 lakhs only. Not every student is able to secure a seat at the Indian govt. medical colleges and likewise, not every student is able to bear the huge amount of donations and high tuition fees charged at Indian private medical colleges. Russia offers medical education at fair and affordable prices which are reasonable for students from all countries in the world. The monthly average living expense is somewhere between 100-150 USD $ (Indian Rupee – 5000 – 1000 INR) including all overhead expenses.
3. Training opportunities
In the final year of MBBS, students are trained and offered opportunities to work in various clinics under medical colleges as a part of their course curriculum.
4. Job prospects
After completing the degree, students can return to their homeland to pursue further studies or directly apply for a job.
The degree is recognized around the world, and thus students can appear in the screening test conducted by the medical colleges in India and even apply for jobs in the European Union or the United States of America.
6. No IELTS/TOEFL:
Indian students can get direct admission to their chosen Top Medical University in Russia, as there is no requirement for any additional entrance examinations not even any English Language Proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL.
7. Food & Accommodation
Living is not an issue in Russia. For International Students, there are a variety of options. Either they can get a university dormitory or stay in private hostels or rent living rooms with some hosts. Cuisine in the country is greatly influenced by the neighborhood. From chines to Russian to Europe, you can find almost every food item. There are foods with quite some eastern European influence.
8. Scholarships Opportunities
If financial constraint is the reason that one is not thinking of pursuing medical education in MBBS Universities in Russia, then here is some good news. A student from developing nations– including parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East have opportunities to avail of international scholarships in MBBS universities of Russia. Speak to our scholarship counselors for more information on Scholarships in Russia.
Application Procedure for MBBS in Russia
Step 1– Consult one of our admission experts.
Step 2– Schedule your appointment for the application process
Step 3– Fill out the application form with the help of our experts
Step 4– Submit the relevant documents
Step 5– Once the university accepts the application, you will get the admission letter through our expert.
Step 6– Submit your passport at our office for visa processing. [Students usually think that if they do not have a passport, then the registration/admission process is not possible for them. This is not true as you can still register yourself even if you do not have a passport. But a passport is required at the time of visa application].
Step7– Apply for a ‘Visa Invitation letter’ with the help of our expert. After getting a visa, they will also provide travel information & date details.
Step 8– Visa stamping is the last step for your admission process. We at Road to Abroad, get your Visa stamped by the Embassy of Russia in New Delhi.
Step 9– Fly to Russia. Once students reach Russia, pickup & all assistance is provided to them.
Deadlines for MBBS in Russia
- Application date- Applications start in June and July for September intake.
- Admission letter date- It takes around 10-20 days for the medical university to sanction the admission letter.
- Ministry and Visa approval- It takes around 45-60 days for the Embassy to sanction a new Study Visa
- Course commencement date – September or October
Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Russia
Here are some eligibility criteria that the students have to satisfy for getting MBBS admission. It is very easy for the students to meet up the criteria set up by Russian universities.
- The age of the candidates must be 17 years or more.
- The candidates must have cleared the 10+2 examination and the student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from the General category.
- Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) students can apply with the 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology; as per the guidelines by the Medical Council of India (MCI) – now NMC.
- As per the requirements of Russian universities, the candidates must qualify for NEET-UG (valid for up to 3 years). It is mandatory for the candidates to have a valid passport to study Medicine in Russia
Education Loan Assistance for Indian Students
Education loan is a major issue for some candidates. You do not have to worry about an education loan for studying MBBS from Russia medical colleges. You can the education loan of up to 5 lakhs from Government bank for Study Medical In Russia.
Duration of MBBS in Russia
The MBBS Degree in India is equivalent to MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree in Russia. The total number of years to complete MBBS in Russia is 6 years which includes 1 year of intensive clinical internship to get the degree from a Russian Medical University (internship is a part of the curriculum and cannot be done separately in India or anywhere else). In 2020, Kazan Federal University has become the 1st medical university in Russia to offer a 5-year MBBS course. The overall expenses of its 6- and 5-years course will be the same. However, the number of seats is limited and admission will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Also, you need to clear the entrance exam for admission in this university.
Documents Required of MBBS in Russia
To apply for an Admission Letter:
- Scanned copy of valid Passport (validity not less than 2 years)
- 10th and 12th Markshteet (aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
- NEET Score Card (with qualifying marks)
For Visa Stamping, Notarization and Translation and Apostille: (Original Documents)
- 10th and 12th Marksheets
- Valid Passport (validity not less than 2 years)
- Six passport size photos (35mm*45mm) with white background (70% face visible, without spectacles) – Matte finish
- HIV test report from Private lab only (printed report, not handwritten) with official seal and Name (as in Passport), Age (with Date of Birth) and Passport Number written on it
- Gap certificate (if required)
- Birth Certificate (if required)
- Six-month bank statement of parents/guardian (sometimes required for visa application)
- Letter of Authorisation
- No objection Certificate
- Sponsor letter
- Travel and Health insurance
- Russian universities may require some individual documents like Bank receipt of University 1st year Tuition Fees
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MBBS In Russia After NExT Exam
Earlier, students who completed their MBBS studies in Russia and want to practice medicine in India had to qualify for the Medical Council of India Screening Test or FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduates Examination). However, the screening test is expected to be replaced by the National Exit Test (NExT). NExT will be a common exit exam that would serve as a Licentiate Exam for Indian students, as an entrance test to Post Graduate (PG) medical course and as a screening test of foreign medical graduates. Thus, it will also be a common gateway to attain a license to practice medicine across India.
Career Prospects after studying MBBS from Russia
MBBS in Russia is a great choice as it gives many options to students graduating from Russian universities. Please note that Medical PG from Russia is not yet valid in India.
After completing MBBS in Russia, a student will have the following options:
Come to India: The most commonly chosen option is to come back to India and appear for FMGE or NEXT exams. Prepare for this exam, clear this exam and get your license and registration number from the Medical Council of India for medical practice in India.
Stay in Europe: After completing your degree from a medical university in Russia, you can explore the opportunities available in Russia itself and go for PG also and settle in Russia. You can also look for work in EU countries or the country of your choice. There will be exams which you will need to clear. The Russian Federation is a signatory of the ‘Bologna Convention’ for Equivalence of Education. This means that your degree received in Russia has unquestionable recognition in all European nations and is equal in value to a degree received in any other nation of the European Union.
Medical PG and Settle Abroad: While studying, you can apply for USMLE 1 & 2 in case you want to settle down or practice in the United States. USMLE has 3 steps and those who clear all the 3 steps and get Permanent Registration from the medical council of the USA can practice there. PLAB, which is the licensing exam of the UK is another popular option available to students. Students can also go for PG in Australia, Canada, New Zealand.
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