MBBS 

at Northern SMU, Arkhangelsk

English is the language of instruction for MBBS in Northern State Medical University Russia for the whole course. Language of instruction is one of the major concern for international students including Indian students going to NSMU to pursue MBBS. Every year thousands of students from India go to Russia to pursue MBBS in Russian universities. Howerver, not all universities in Russia offer MBBS course in English language. 

The lowest first-year tuition fees for MBBS in Russia range between INR 1.5 L-INR 3 L and is given by the Ingush State University Faculty of Medicine. 

This is followed closely by the Chuvash State University Medical Institute, which offers affordable MBBS education with average annual fees of around INR 2 L per year. 

For a complete list of the the cheapest medical universities in Russia:  Universities with the lowest MBBS Fees in Russia

As per the NBE report on Institute wise performance in FMGE-2023, the FMGE passsing rate of MBBS students from Northern State Medical University is 18.77%. Of the 650 students who pursued MBBS from Northern State Medical University only 122 cleared the FMGE test in 2023. The FMGE passing rate is expected to increase from 2025 as most of the students who will give the exam from 2025 will be those who had qualified NEET exam because qualifying NEET was made compulsory for MBBS abroad in 2018.

For MBBS program, NSMU Russia is a popular choice for Indian students as it is affordable and research based. Indian students are required to take NEET exam after 12^th standard, a minimum of 50% in 12^th class with PCB are required. A certain level of English and Russian is also required, however the students don't have to take IELTS, or TOEFL.

Yes, a degree from the Northern State Medical University is deemed valid in India. The NSMU Russia MBBS is recognised by the National Medical Commission of India, also known as the Medical Council of India, earlier. 

This means that Indian students to have pursued their higher studies from the institute are free to practice in India, upon successful graduation, provided they clear the FMGE exam upon their return. 

Indian students seeking admission to Northern State Medical University must satisfy its admission requirements that includes the submission of valid test scores along with some identity proofs to validate the authenticity of the applicant.

Listed below are the Northern State Medical University admission requirements students must satisfy:

• Should have qualified Class 10th & 12th from a recognised international school
• Must have attained a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12th while pursuing Physics, Chemistry & Biology (or any other equivalent subject)
• Must be at-least 17 years old at the time of application
• Must have attained the minimum NEET-UG qualifying marks (50th percentile for General/EWS category, 45th percentile for PwD & 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC category applicants)

Northern State Medical University offers a variety of courses to international students. Every year hundreds of students from India go to Northern State Medical University to puruse higher education in medical and clinical programs. The tuition fees for Indian students will depend on the type of programs and level of study. NSMU offers bachelor's and master's programs in biochemestery, dental, and medicine. The tuition fees for an  MBBS programme at the Northern State Medical University Russia to and Indian student will cost about INR 3.7 L per year. 

Northern State Medical University is one of the best medical universities in Russia. It is one of the most popular and sought-after universities among international students for medical courses.  Currently, there are 279 students in the Northern State Medical University from 12 countries (Nigeria, Peru, India, Angola, Syria, Mauritius, Turkey and neighboring countries) are studying at Northern State Medical University (NSMU). In recent years, international student activities have been increasingly developing. The criteria for selecting students for foreign internships have been improved, a rating system, standards and forms for selecting candidates adopted by the International Medical Students Association (IFMSA) have been introduced.

While the university itself does not take an entrance exam at the time of admission, Indian students are required to attain the minimum passing marks in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test or NEET exam along with a minimum 50% score in each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 (for unreserved category students) or 45% in each subject (for reserved category students).

International students are required to write an application letter to get a place in the dormitories of Northern State Medical University. Check below the documents international students need to attach with the application for a place in NSMU dormitories. 

• Passport
• Certificate of registration from the place of permanent residence post office 
• Certificate confirming the consent of parents to live in dormitory if you are under 18 years old 
• Family status 
• Contact phone number 

Necessary Document for Checking-in Dormitories 

• Receipt of payment for the dormitory - for the semester 
• Certificate from the therapist for settling in the dormitory 
• Student I'd Card
• Passport
• Contact phone number 
• Photos for the pass