The following table would help the students with the quick overview of the MBBS course in Russia:

Find out what attracts Indian students to choose Russia as a country for study MBBS course:

• Entrance test like IELTS, TOEFL not required.
• No capitation and donation fees.
• MBBS in Russia is recognized by NMC & WHO.
• High-Rated teaching Standard.
• Low Cost of Living in Russia.
• All the universities are affiliated with the Government of Russia.
• The students can practice in India after applying the NMC Screening Test.
• Availability of regional food, sports facilities, academics for foreign students.
• MBBS in Russia is taught in the English language.
• The Russian Universities are known for well-developed medical faculty, advanced labs, and practical teaching techniques.
• Due to affiliation with world universities, international exposure is provided to medical students.
• Russian universities have dignified faculty members including doctors of science, research analyst, scientists etc.

Here are the top medical universities of Russia that offer reasonable fee structure for MBBS course:

Disclaimer: Tuition fees of the medical universities mentioned in the table are subject to fluctuation. Contact Select Your University for more details regarding tuition fees, hostel cost, and conversion of USD to INR.

The eligibility criteria for MBBS in Russia for Indian students show the relaxation in comparison with MBBS in India:

• There is no entrance examination held for pursuing MBBS Education in Russia. Only the thing is that the candidate should have to clear the NEET entrance test.
• The age of the candidate should be 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of the admission process. The maximum age limit is 25 as on 31st December of the year of the admission process
• The candidates should have an aggregate of 50% in PCB for general Candidates and 40% for reserved category students.
• Before applying for MBBS in abroad, the candidates should have to submit a nationality certificate.

Step 1: First of all, Choice your University in which you want to study MBBS Education. "Select Your University" providing you some of the highest ranked universities in Russia.

Step 2: Fill the University Application form with all the required documents.

Step 3: After reviewing your details regarding Eligibility criteria, documents etc. you will get an invitation letter from corresponding universities.

Step 4: When you are getting an invitation letter, it means you are eligible for applying for MBBS Course in Russia.

Step 5: The candidate should have to apply for a student visa in the Russian embassy of the respective country.

Step 6: The candidates should have to deposit admission fee as per Institute/College Norms.

Below are the list of documents required to study MBBS course in Russia:

• 10th Certificate + Mark sheet
• 12th Certificate + Mark sheet
• Passport with minimum 18 months validity.
• Original copy of Birth Certificate in English
• Photo – 10 ( 4.5 x 3.5 cm)
• Invitation letter prescribed by Medical University of Russia
• Authorized documents from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
• Legalization of all documents from the Russian Embassy.
• Visa fees
• Tuition Fee Receipt
• HIV test documents

The course duration for the MBBS course in Russia varies with the pattern of study at university. There are three types of universities according to which the course duration varies from 6.8 years to 7.8 years:

• For English medium universities, the course duration of the MBBS course is 6.8 years. This includes one year of internship.
• For bilingual or full-time Russian medium universities the course duration of MBBS degree is 7.8 years including one year of internship and one year for learning the Russian language.

Following is the syllabus for MBBS in Russian medical universities:

In Russia students get to learn about these courses while getting their medical degree:

General Medicine

Pharmaceutical

Pediatrics

Dentistry

Nursing

PG

MDS

M.Ch

Surgery

Indian students need to have a Student Visa while going abroad for educational purposes and staying there for the period of degree course duration. Here are the steps to follow to apply for a student visa for Russia:

Step 1: After getting an offer letter from the Russian Institute, you need to contact the Embassy of Russia in New Delhi. From there, you can adapt the data required for Student Visa.

Step 2: Russian Visa Centers are located in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai.

Step 3: The Final Decision to issue or reject the application totally depends upon Russian Institutions.

Step 4: The Russian visa Centers collect the application fee as Rs.1150 per application.

Step 5: The Russian Visa is an extendable visa having a span of 3 months to 1 year. It might be changed as per Russian Authorities.

Note: Authorities are

• Ministry of Home Affairs of the Russian Federation
• Russian Educational Institute

• In Russia, the academic year starts from September in all Medical Institutions.
• Whereas, the academic year consists of 2 semesters.
• From September to January there is the 1st semester and from February to June, there is the 2nd semester.
• 18 days are assigned for winter vacations and 45 days are assigned for summer vacations.

Consider the comparison of some of the relevant points about MBBS in Russia vs MBBS in India:

Yes, Russia is one of the safest countries for Indian medical students:

• Russian Communities are significantly more secure. Security in public space as well as in vacant place is secured by High Authority Security of Russia.
• It is necessary for foreigners to carry identification certificate like Visa, identity proof etc.
• Russia has been always welcome a Multicultural people. No one can even be done ragging or assaulting someone.
• Being foreigners, you have to keep a strategic distance from terrible sites.

The medical universities of Russia have a worldwide reputation and recognition. Many of the world's bigger medical organizations and councils have recognized Russian medical institutes: