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| Capital: | Moscow |
| Largest City: | Saint Petersburg |
| Official Language: | Russian |
| Currency: | Russian Ruble |
| Climate: | Highly Continental |
Russia possesses the best education system in the world with a literacy rate of 98%. It is also known as the most reading nations’ and has secured 13th rank for its education standards. The country offers a wide range of programs at world-class universities. If you prefer English as the language of instruction, worry not! There is a range of English-taught programs available with medicine being a popular field of study.
Being one of the most educated countries in the world, with a strong history of investing in education, the education system here is designed to nurture future leaders of the world.
Spreading over two continents, the country is a unique combination of cultures and influences. Compared to other countries the cost of living here is reasonable and students at public universities get access to free education.
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Here are some interesting facts about the largest country of the world, Russia.
| Capital | Moscow |
| Official language | Russian |
| English Speaking Population | 30% |
| Currency | Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Population | 14.67 crore |
| Minimum and maximum temperature | -28 degree Celsius and 23 degree Celsius |
| Exchange Rates to INR | 1 INR is equal to 0.90 Russian Ruble |
| Climate | Highly Continental Influenced Climate |
| Intake for MBBS in Russia | September |
| MBBS course duration | 5.8 years |
| Eligibility of MBBS in Russia |
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| Medium of teaching | English |
| IELTS & TOEFL | Not required |
| MBBS fees in Russia | INR 15 Lakhs- INR 50 Lakhs |
| University recognitions | NMC (erstwhile MCI), WDOMS, ECFMG, FAIMER, and Ministry of Education, Russia |
| Cost of living in Russia | INR 12,000/ month (USD 150 per month) |
| MBBS in Russia | MBBS in India |
| No donations are required for MBBS admissions in Russia. | Donations are required for admission in MBBS in India. |
| Russian medical universities focus more on enhancing the practical skills and knowledge of their students. | Indian medical colleges focus more on theoretical knowledge and practical skills training comes at a much later stage. |
| The duration of MBBS in Russia is 6 years. | The duration of MBBS in India is 5.5 years. |
| The MBBS fees in Russia range between INR 15 Lacs – INR 50 Lacs (complete course) depending on the choice of university. | The MBBS in India fee of government medical colleges is INR 11,000* to INR 7.5 lakh and Private colleges are INR 25 lakhs to INR 1 Crore. |
| The medium of instruction is mainly English but many medical universities in Russia teach Russian as a part of the medical curriculum for smooth communication with patients during practical training. | English is the only medium of teaching of MBBS in India. |
| Top medical universities in Russia provide coaching of licensing exams of different countries such as USMLE, PLAB, FMGE, etc. | Indian medical colleges do not provide coaching for license exams of other countries. |
| Students who have completed their MBBS in Russia can pursue PG courses of their own choice in Russia. | The students can opt for MD/ MS/Diploma after completing MBBS in India. Moreover, they are required to qualify for the NEET- PG entrance exam such as PGIMER, JIPMER PG & AIIMS PG, etc. |
| MBBS admissions in Russia are possible even with low or qualifying NEET scores. | MBBS admission in India is not possible with low or only passing NEET scores. |
| Russian medical universities make special provisions for accommodation for Indian students in case of limited seats. | There are a fixed number of MBBS seats in India allowing only a significant lot of students getting admissions in them. |
The average MBBS fee structure of Russian medical universities starts at INR 2.5 lakhs annually. Here is the fee structure of different medical universities in Russia for Indian students looking forward to studying MBBS in Russia.
| S.No. | Name Of The University | Total Fees (INR) | Medium & Duration |
| 1 | Perm State Medical University | Rs.28,12,500* | English Medium (6 years) |
| 2 | Mari State University | Rs.24,37,500* | English Medium (6 years) |
| 3 | Orenburg State Medical University | Rs.28,12,500* | English Medium (6 years) |
| 4 | Tver State Medical University | Rs. 15,84,714* | English (3 years) & Russian (3 years) |
| 5 | I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University | Rs. 59,70,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 6 | Kazan State Medical University | Rs. 24,00,000 | English Medium (6 years) |
| 7 | Volgograd State Medical University | Rs. 27,45,000* | English Medium (6 years) |
| 8 | Siberian State Medical University | Rs. 24,82,500* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 9 | Far Eastern Federal University | Rs. 23,85,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 10 | Kursk State Medical University | Rs. 25,12,500* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 11 | Kuban State Medical University | Rs. 18,39,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 12 | Smolensk State Medical University | Rs. 24,75,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 13 | People’s Friendship University | Rs. 42,75,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 14 | Ryazan State Medical University | Rs. 19,12,500* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 15 | Crimea Federal University | Rs. 20,77,500* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 16 | Northern State Medical University | Rs. 27,45,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 17 | Syktyvkar State University | Rs. 15,90,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 18 | Dagestan State Medical University | Rs. 15,00,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 19 | Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU) | Rs. 37,20,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 20 | Nizhny Novgorod State Medical University | Rs. 30,15,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 21 | Altai State Medical University | Rs. 23,77,600* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 22 | Kazan Federal University | Rs. 27,57,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
| 23 | Bashkir State Medical University | Rs. 18,35,561* | English (3 years) & Russian (3 years) |
| 24 | OMSK State Medical University | Rs. 19,91,000* | English (4 years) & Russian (2 years) |
Disclaimer: The tuition fees for MBBS in Russia of Russian medical universities mentioned above are subject to change. Contact Rus Education for more details relating to tuition fees, hostel charges, and conversion from USD to INR.
According to the National Medical Commission (NMC) erstwhile the Medical Council of India (MCI), the eligibility for MBBS admission in Russia for Indian students is as follows:
Step 1: Choose the best university for your MBBS in Russia after personalized counseling from Rus Education.
Step 2: Fill up the admission form for MBBS in Russia of the university and submit the required documents.
Step 3: Get admission/invitation letter from the university.
Step 4: Apply for the student visa by submitting passport and other supporting documents.
Step 5: Pay your tuition fees for the first year. If availing an education loan, Rus Education will take you through the process.
Step 6: Pack your bags with all the essential items that you will require in Russia.
Step 7: Board your flights to Russia and begin your journey of MBBS in Russia.
The following is the list of all the basic documents required for your MBBS admission in Russia:
Other documents such as admission letters from the university, converted currencies, etc are facilitated by the team of Rus Education.
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