MBBS 

at Kazan SMU, Astrakhan

Yes, the MBBS programme is offered at KSMU Russia, which is a 4-year program with the first-year fee of INR 4 L. International students are required to submit the documents mentioned below for the Kazan State Medical University admission process:

• Notarized Certificate of Secondary Education
• Notarized Certificate copy attested by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Notary attested copy of birth certificate
• Medical certificate with all important lab test results, including AIDS test
• Copy of national passport with a minimum validity of 9 months
• 12 recent passport-sized photographs on matt paper only

International students can make a KSMU application via the official portal of this university with all the necessary documents such as: 

• Notarized Certificate of Secondary Education
• Notarized Certificate copy attested by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Notary attested copy of birth certificate
• Medical certificate with all important lab test results including AIDS test
• Copy of national passport with minimum validity of 9 months
• 12 recent passport-sized photographs in matt paper only

The applicants are required to meet a certain threshold to apply to Kazan State Medical University. Firstly and most importantly, they must have cleared class 12th from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% overall with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. 

Below are the other KSMU admission requirements:

• Notarized Certificate of Secondary Education
• Notarized Certificate copy attested by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Notary attested copy of birth certificate
• Medical certificate with all important lab test results including AIDS test
• Copy of national passport with minimum validity of 9 months
• 12 recent passport-sized photographs matt paper only

KSMU is one of the top ranked and popular medical university for Indian students in Russia. Some of the reasons to study at Kazan State Medical University as an international student are given below:

• Recognition by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, enabling student to practice in India after passing the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE).
• The university is one of the top ranked universities in Russia for medicine and related programs. 
• The education at the university is highly affordable. The average tuition fees for one year for Indian students is INR 3 L. 
• The university has diversity of students. 
• The medium of instruction at the university is English. 

Students wishing to pursue MBBS at Kazan State Medical University can make an application via the official portal of this university. The last date to apply at Kazan State Medical University MBBS program, is generally by July 2025 with some sources noting applications may close by August-September 2025.

International students are required to submit the documents mentioned below for Kazan State Medical University admission process:

• Notarized Certificate of Secondary Education
• Notarized Certificate copy attested by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Notary attested copy of birth certificate
• Medical certificate with all important lab test results including AIDS test
• Copy of national passport with minimum validity of 9 months
• 12 recent passport-sized photographs in matt paper only

Also Check: MBBS in Russia: Fees, eligibility, top universities

As per the official source, Kazan State Medical University has 6,000+ students. Out of this, 2,000+ are international students from more than 50 countries. Additionally, a significant proportion of this university, around 800-1,000 students are Indian. The courses are offered in English and Russian language. The most popular course among Indian students is MBBS. KSMU Russia is among the Top 5 Russian Medical Universities for international students due to its affordable tuition, affordable tuition, WHO & NMC recognition, and wide network of international alumni. 

In general, there are two intakes available for KSMU admissions per academic year; the Autumn semester and the Spring semester. The autumn semester in 2025 will start in Sep 2025 and will end in Jan 2026. On the other hand, the Spring semester will start in Feb and will end in Jun 2025. The tentative admission deadlines for Kazan State Medical University are given below.

Yes, KSMU Russia offers on-campus housing to international students. The room types are single, double, or triple sharing. A few of the other housing facilities offered to students are: 

• Essential furniture, including beds, chairs, study tables, wardrobes

• High speed wi-fi

• Laundry facilities

• 24/7 security services

• Recreational areas

Indian applicants planning to apply for the MBBS course at this university should meet all the entry requirements. Here are the general Kazan State Medical University requirements for Indian students: 

• Class 12 marks (50%+ in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)

• NEET qualification

• Valid passport

• Medical Fitness certificate 

• Students must be at least 17 years of age, as of Dec 31 of the admission year

• Police Clearance certificate

• Passport size photographs

There is no application fee at KSMU Russia, although this university charges INR 20,000 for the overall registration process, which also includes the academic fees, visa, and registration fee, with other expenses. 

Other than the mentioned KSMU registration fee, the first-year tuition for the MBBS programme stands at INR 4L. It is to be noted that this fee does not include living expenses.