MBBS 

at Northern SMU, Arkhangelsk

The cost of an MBBS course at the Northern State Medical University (NSMU) is RUB 340,000 (INR 3.7 L) per year as per data curated from certain unofficial sources. NSMU has not officially released the fees for its MBBS courses.

However it has rolled out the fees for some of its other popular courses for the academic session 2025/26, the same is given below:

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

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.

Studying abroad can be an expensive endeavor, although NSMU Russia is one of the most affordable options out there for Indian students as far as studing abroad is concerned. The Northern State Medical University tuition fee is INR 4.35 L for international students for 6 years, excluding the living expenses and accommodation. 

Below mentioned is the total MBBS fee at Northern State Medical University:

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. 

Students wishing to appply at the Northern State Medical University can make an application via the official website of this university. The most popular programme is MBBS at this university for which may students apply for each year. 

This Medical programme is widely chosen due to the university's international recognition, which has been endorsed by UNESCO, the Medical Council of India (MCI/NMC),  the European Medical Council, and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

It can be cosidered a little hard to succesfully gain admission to Northern State Medical University as the acceptance rate here stands at 15%. The low acceptance rate suggests that out of every 100 applications, only 15 applicants are rolled out an offer letter. 

Below is the NSMU Russia eligibility requirements for Indian students: 

• Minimum of 50% scores in class 12th (With Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
• Cleared NEET
• English language proficiency (IELTS)
• Medical certificate with all important lab test results, including AIDS test

Offering a 6-year MBBS program, the Northern State Medical University application deadlines align with the NEET results, as these scores are mandatory for NSMU admissions. The applications are accepted until the end of July or August every year.

Below are the admission deadlines for 2025 entry at this university:

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).

As per some unofficial sites, the Northern State Medical University acceptance rate stands at 15% which makes it extremely difficult university to get in, but with careful consideration of the admission requirements, the students can bag their offer letter.

Here are the steps to complete you online application process:

·         Step 1: Fill up the MBBS admission form and submit the required documents on the Northern State Medical University official portal

·         Step 2: Wait for the offer letter to arrive

·         Step 3: Submit the application form for a student visa along with original passport & other supporting documents

·         Step 4: Pay the tuition fee or apply for an education loan if required