MBBS in Russia: All About Study Medical Studies in Russia for Pakistani & Indian students

MBBS in Russia signifies to be one of the best options for pursuing MBBS Abroad. Studying MBBS in Russia is becoming popular among Pakistani & Indian students because it provides high-quality education at an affordable cost. Russia is the 8th top study destination where students around the globe come to study MBBS. About 30 positions are occupied by top Russian Medical Universities in the World rankings of medical universities.

Russian medical universities have a good infrastructure, exceptional faculty, and offer high-quality medical education. MBBS is the most popular medical course among international applicants. The level of MBBS study in Russia is well developed and advanced. Nowadays, most Russian medical universities provide MBBS study in the English language for foreign students at very affordable tuition fees. There are over 10000 Pakistani & Indian students currently studying in Russian medical universities, most of them are enrolled in MBBS course & every year these numbers are increasing.

Russian medical universities are recognized by WHO and PMC Pakistan, MBBS degree from Russia is valid in Pakistan. MBBS course syllabus in Russia is similar to Pakistan medical colleges. Thus, students passing Medical degrees in Russia are eligible for the PMC screening test in Pakistan.

Cost to study MBBS in Russia :

MBBS tuition fee in Russia is not so high as in Pakistan, the cost of renting a room in university hostels is quite low, saving your money for a larger spending budget. Student living costs remain almost the same as in India because the economic value of the Russian ruble is the 3.5 Pakistan Rupee.  The cost of studying MBBS from a Russian medical university is within the budget of a common student.

MBBS fees in Russia is subsidized by the Russian Government, which makes it affordable for Pakistan students to study MBBS in Russia. The average MBBS fee in Russia is 4000 US Dollars : 800000 Pakistani Rupees per year, which is the lowest fee for MBBS study abroad. Low-cost MBBS Fees and affordable living costs, attract more and more Pakistani students to study Mediciene in Russia.

MBBS Fees in Russia

MBBS fees in Russian medical universities range between US$ 4,000 to US$ 6,000 per year. We have put on here the fee structure of Russian medical universities. Check out all the necessary details about tuition fees, hostel fees, and other expenses forMBBS study in Russia.

MBBS Fees in Bashkir State Medical University Russia (Fee Structure)

The annual fees include costs such as tuition fees, hostel fees, and health insurance costs, etc. Food and personal expenses are not included in this cost, which could be around 130 USD

MBBS Fee Russia – Orel State Medical University Russia, MBBS Fee Structure

 Fees include Tuition fees and Hostel fees. The tuition fee can also be paid on a half-yearly/yearly basis as convenient to the student.

MBBS Fee Russia – Altai State Medical University MBBS Fee structure

MBBS Fees Mari State Medical University Russia (MBBS Fee Structure)

MBBS Fees of Crimea State Medical University Russia

Tuition Fees also can be paid on a half-yearly/yearly basis as convenient to the parents.

MBBS Fees of Kazan State Medical University Russia

MBBS Fees Kazan Federal University Russia (Fees Structure)

Total per year fees includes tuition fees, hostel fees, and medical insurance.

MBBS Fee Russia – Volgograd State Medical University MBBS Fee Structure

MBBS Fees Kuban State Medical University Russia – Fee Structure

It includes tuition fees, hostel charges, insurance, and visa extension cost. Food and personal expenses not included in this cost, which could be around 130 USD

MBBS Fee Russia- Kursk State Medical University Russia

MBBS Fee Russia – Saint Petersburg State Medical University Russia

MBBS Fee Russia- Orenburg State Medical University, Russia

Tuition Fees also can be paid half-yearly. 

MBBS Fee Russia- Perm State Medical University (Fee Structure)

MBBS  Fee Russia – Voronezh State Medical University, Russia

Living Cost in Russia for Pakistani & Indian Students

Apart from university fees, you need to spend around 100 USD to 150 USD per month for food and other personal expenses. Living expenses are a little higher in major cities of Russia ( Moscow and St. Petersburg). Russia is, not such an expensive country as you think. 

Duration of Medical Studies in Russia

MBBS in Russia is of 6 years course of study as per the European standards, which includes 5 years of academic study and 1 year of internship. In the first three years, students study the theoretical aspect of medicine, and the last three years focus on practical skills. Each year is subdivided into two semesters, which means the student has a total of 12 semesters in the whole course.

Teaching language for Medical studies in Russia

Some reputed medical colleges in Russia provide MBBS study in the English language for international students. Getting admitted to an English medium MBBS college in Russia you do not need to provide English language proficiency test scores like IELTS or TOEFL. Students who have completed school/college with English subjects can get direct admission to the English medium MBBS course in Russia.

Most popular medical Universities among Indian students for studying MBBS in Russia

Academic Session of MBBS colleges in Russia

Russian medical universities usually start their academic session in September. The session for MBBS 1st year students is supposed to start from the 1st of October. (variations can be there).

There are 2 semesters in an educational year, September to January month and February to June. 1st-semester examinations are held in January month whereas second-semester exams are held in June. The Winter vacation is from 20th January. to 7th February. and summer vacation is from 15th July to 31st August.

Eligibility for studying MBBS in Russia

Admissions are based on the past academic scores of applicants. Some basic criteria to be eligible:

• The applicant has at least 50% marks in 10+2 in science subjects.
• The candidate must be 17 years of age by December 31 of the year of admission to MBBS in Russia.
• The applicant is not suffering from any contagious disease i.e. tuberculosis, HIV AIDS, etc.

Documents required for admission in Medicine in Russia:

1. Duly filled admission form,
2. Class 12 pass certificate and mark-sheet,
3. Class 10 mark-sheet,
4. Passport size color photograph in white background,
5. Scanned copy of Passport (First and Last Page),

We provide the following services to Pakistani students

• Providing students with all necessary information about the University and living in Russia.
• Admission letter from University.
• Invitation/VISA letter from the Ministry of External Affairs of Russia.
• Visa processing from the Russian Embassy.
• Booking of Air Ticket.
• Accompany students during travel.
• Assistance in immigration registration in the Russian Federation.
• Making all the necessary arrangements to provide students with hostel accommodation.
• Organizing local sightseeing tours of the city and the region.
• Assisting students in undergoing medical checkups.
• Help in obtaining a student ID card, hostel card, International card.
• Assistance in the opening of the Bank account.

Please be informed that from the world over, there is a large number of applicants who want to study MBBS in Russia and the seats are limited and hence admissions are given strictly on a first come first served basis and depend on the final decision of the university as per the availability. Therefore, it is better to apply early to get admission to top Russian medical colleges.