Aside from the biggest countries in the world in aspect of land, Russia is also popular among the international medical students to pursue MBBS. It is the 8th top study destination. MBBS in Russia is becoming popular amongst the Indian students. It does not mean that Indian Medical University provide the poor quality of education, despite this India is becoming the world leader in economics and education sector. But the numbers of students applying for government Medical Universities in India are becoming huge and huge year after year. Also the tuition fees of private medical Universities are touching a sky which is impossible to pay for middle class students. That’s why they are choosing Russia to study MBBS. Reason behind the choosing Russia is affordable tuition fee without compromising the quality of education. MBBS is the most popular course amongst the international students in Russia. Total numbers of Russian Medical Universities are 57. 30 positions are occupied by the Medical Universities of Russia in 100 top medical Universities. They have good infrastructure, excellent faculty and best quality of education. Most of the universities provide MBBS course in English Medium. There are more than 10, 000 students currently studying MBBS in Russia. Top Medical Universities of Russia are recognized by WHO (world Health Organization) and NMC (National Medical Council). Medical Degree gained from there is recognized in every country of the globe including India. Also the best part is that the syllabus of Russian medical University is similar to Indian Medical Colleges. Indian Students only have to pass the MCI screening test to pursue their medical profession in India. .

Cost of Living in Russia

Cost of living in Russia is lower than the cost of living in any other international country, the cost of living remain same as in the India as the exchange value of Ruble and Rupees are same. The cost of living stays in the budget of common students. Following is the estimated cost; it may vary from student to student according to their lifestyle

Accommodation facilities	7,000 to 15,000 (INR)
Recharge of metro smart card	50,000 (INR)
Daily Utilities	10,000 (INR)
Charges of Indian Food	12,000 (INR)

Why to choose Russia for MBBS?

1. Top Medical Universities
2. Accommodation Facilities
3. Scholarship programmes for International Students
4. World class education
5. WHO and NMC approved universities
6. Excellent Faculty
7. Indian Mess facility
8. English as the medium of teaching
9. Quality of education
10. Low tuition fee
11. No entrance exams
12. No Admission fee
13. No donation fee
14. Exposure to foreign countries
15. No need to go through any Language test
16. 24 X 7 securities

Top Medical Universities that are suitable for Indian students an their location

Altai State Medical University = Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia
Bashkir State Medical University = Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Omsk State Medical University = Omsk, Oblast, Russia
Ural State Medical University = Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Ulyanovsk Medical University = Ulyanovsk, Russia
Crimea Federal University = Simferopol (Crimea, Russia).

Overview of Study MBBS in Russia (above mentioned university)

Course Duration	5+1 year of Internship
NMC approved	yes
UNESCO approved	Yes
WHO approved	Yes
Indian Medical Facilities	Yes
English language as the medium of studies	Yes
Indian Students enrolled (average in each universities)	1000+