Being a doctor or being in the medical profession is considered as the most reputed profession in the world, including in India. That’s why most of the students want to become a doctor, but most of them have to quit their medical studies because of economic problem and stiff competitions in government medical university of India. Thanks to globalization! There are so many countries in the world that are offering MBBS course in genuine tuition fee without any compromise in quality of education. Russia is one of them. Russia itself does not need any encounter as it the largest country in the world in aspect of land, with the population of 14.44crore. Keeping this aside, Russia is also the center of Medical education for international students. MBBS in Russia is the most usual choice of Indian medical students who want to study MBBS in abroad. It really does not mean that Indian Medical University does not provide quality education, in fact India is becoming the center of Economics and education but the problem is the stiff competition and long queue in front of government medical Universities and high tuition fees of private medical Universities which is impossible to pay for common middle class students. That’s why Indian Medical students prefer to study MBBS in Russia. Every student wants and deserves the best education at genuine tuition fee, that’s what the Russian Universities provide! Which student wants to miss the chance to grab the opportunity of world class faculty, excellent education at affordable price and international exposure? .
There are so many reasons to choose MBBS in Russia, let’s have a sight on few of them:
• 30 Medical Universities of Russia are on the list of top 100 medical universities of the world. It is home to most of the top medical Universities in the world.
• Most of the Russian Medical Universities are owned and overviewed by the Russian federal Government, which ensures the low cost tuition fee and excellent quality of education.
• Degree obtained from top medical universities of Russia are respected and reputed in every corner of the world including in India, as it is certified by various medical bodies like World Health organization (WHO), National Medical Council of India (NMC) and Medical Council of Various countries.
• Russian Medical Universities are affiliated with world class hospitals and clinics, where students can do internship and get the experience.
• Russian education system does not force on theoretical knowledge, they believe in practical knowledge and it is the way how syllabus of medical universities is designed.
• The acceptance percentage in top medical Universities of Russia is 98%, which means students can get admission easily; also the best part is that some seats are reserved for the International students.
• Russian Federal government offers scholarship program to the international students on the basis of 12th standard’s score, to motivate them by helping them financially
• Most of the Russian Medical Universities offer Indian Mess facilities, so that students do not need to crave for the home likely food.
• English language is proffered as the medium of teaching in most of the universities.
• Unlike in India, students do not need go through any entrance exams and pay any admission and donation fee.
Russia has around 57 medical Universities, from which 30 of them ranked amongst the top 100 medical universities in the world. From 30 of them, only 12 medical Universities provide education in English Medium. Indian students should choose the universities by keeping the following points on mind:
• Always choose the top medical Universities of Russia. Always go for “A” grade Universities and try to avoid “B” grade Universities
• Always choose the University which prefers English language for the medium of education.
• Always go for NMC and WHO approved universities so you don’t need to go through any struggle for continuing your medical profession
• Start preparing for FMGE exam from the start of the last year, doesn’t think to manage the course after returning from there.
After getting graduated from the top medical University of Russia, you can continue your Medical Career in any country of the globe. Following is the list of career Options after MBBS in Russia:
• Post graduation in country of your choice
• Start a medical Chamber
• Hospital Management
• Startup a clinic or work as a doctor after Foreign Medical Graduate exam(FMGE)
• Prepare for Prepare for Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) and United State Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
Duration of Course |
5 + 1 year of internship |
Minimum Age required |
17 Years |
Maximum age required |
25 years |
NEET |
Compulsory |
IELTS |
Not required |
lowest Tuition fee (total Package) |
18 Lakhs (INR) |
Highest Tuition fee (Total package) |
25 lakhs (INR) |
Required documents at the time of admission |
• 12th and 10th mark sheet |
Que1 – How many Indian students are enrolled MBBS in Russia in past year?
Ans- Nearly, 10,000 Indians students enrolled MBBS course in Russia in the year of 2020.
Que2 – How many marks are required in 12th standard to study MBBS in Russia?
Ans – 50% aggregate marks are required in the Physics, Chemistry and Biology. For reserved category, 40% aggregate marks are required for the same.
Que3 – Can I get admission in Russian Medical University without NEET?
Ans – No, qualifying NEET is compulsory for Indian students to get admission in Medical University of Russia.