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

According to Times Higher Education rankings KSMU ranking is 1501+. The university was placed in the same position in previous year too. As per QS subject rankings for Medicine this university is placed at 651-700 in 2024. 

To get admission into Kazan State Medical Universtiy, international students are required to meet all the minimum admission requirements. Therefore, international students should check the minimum admission requirements for their programme before applyin to KSMU. The general admission requirements for international students to get into Kazan Medical University are:

• Successful completion of higher secondary school
• Completion of tertiary education in case applying for Post-Graduate Education
• Proof of English language training may be required
• Guarantee for fulfilment of payment conditions
• Scanned copy of marks (grades) of completion of higher secondary education / tertiary education (should be translated into Russian language)
• Scanned copy of your Passport (should be translated into the Russian language)
• Results of NEET (only for candidates from India)

To be eligible to apply at the Kazan State Medical University, international students are required to meet certain admission requirements mentioned below: 

• The applicant must have a high school Diploma (12th standard marksheet) from a recognised board. 
• Must be above 17 years of age
• English proficiency test is optional yet helpful 
• Transfer Certificate 
• 6 passport-size photos
• Migration Certificate 
• Marksheets 
• HIV reports and medical insurance 
• NEET Score card (NEET should be cleared)
• Birth Certificate

The MCI recognizes Kazan State Medical University allowing Indian graduates to practice medicine in India after passing the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination FMGE. KSMU is listed in World Directory of Medical Schools WDOMS, which is maintained by World Health Organization WHO indicating that its degrees are internationally recognized.
The university provides a variety of medical programs including an MBBS program offered in English and Russian. The university boasts a big number of international students including many from India and provides assistance to help them acclimate to life in Russia. Overall Kazan State Medical University is regarded as a viable alternative for Indian students seeking to study medicine overseas, thanks to its recognised degrees, English-language programs, and international student support services.

For one year, KSMU MBBS tuition fees is 4,75,000? . This is equivalent to INR 4 lakh. Besides tuition students have to also bear the living expenses. The hostel fees at this university would be 20000 for 2025-26. This is equivalent to INR 17.5 lakh. These fees can fluctuate yearly. 

KSMU is officially recognised by the Russian Government as a state medical university. It is also approved by NMC and recognised by WHO

The university offers high quality education where the focus is on practical training and research

KSMU Russia is also cost effective as compared to other Western medical schools. The tuition fees for the MBBS course is around INR 4 Lacs annually

The faculty at this university consists of highly qualified professors and medical practitioners

The tuition fees at KSMU will depend on the type of course and level of study. Each course has different fee structutre. The fee structure of Kazan State Medical University is given below. 

*RUB/INR = 0.90

Yes KSMU Russia is approved by National Medical Commission NMC and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. This university is recognised by WHO enabling graduates to practice globally. It offers a wide range of Medical programs, including Dentistry, MBBS, Nursing, etc.

Kazan State Medical University is one of the universities that do not publish official data on the acceptance rate. However, as per the EduRank, the Kazan State Medical University acceptance rate is 68%. Such a high acceptance rate clearly indicates that it is not very hard to get into KSMU. However, interntional students should check the minimum eligibility before applying to KSMU. Also, the data for acceptance rate is taken from an unofficial source, therefore, it is subject to vary.